Scrap metal chain · Updated October 30, 2026

Sims Metal Locations

Sims Metal is a scrap metal recycling chain: its yards buy metal by weight, and most scrap yards also take whole junk cars for their scrap value. We list 27 locations in 8 metro areas across California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Together they have 1,201 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars. The highest-rated is Sims Metal-Upper Marlboro in Upper Marlboro, MD (4.9 stars from 12 reviews). Hours and fees change, so call the location before you go.

Key facts

California (4)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Hayward, CaliforniaHaywardOakland3.9 (39)No–
Sims MetalRedwood CitySan Jose3.9 (25)No–
Sims Metal - Richmond, CARichmondOakland4.2 (51)No–
Sims Metal - San Jose, CaliforniaSan JoseSan Jose3.9 (96)No–

Illinois (4)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims MetalChicagoChicago4.4 (26)No–
Sims MetalChicagoChicago4.7 (19)No–
Sims Metal - Chicago, IllinoisChicagoChicago3.5 (17)No–
Sims Metal Midwest - Chicago, IllinoisChicagoChicago3.1 (30)No–

Indiana (1)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - East Chicago, IndianaEast ChicagoChicago3.6 (16)No–

Maryland (6)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims MetalBaltimoreBaltimore4.5 (104)No–
Sims MetalBaltimoreBaltimore4.4 (103)No–
Sims Metal - Rolling Mill RoadBaltimoreBaltimore3.5 (6)No–
Sims Metal - Vera StreetBaltimoreBaltimore4.1 (19)No–
Sims MetalRockvilleWashington4.4 (160)No–
Sims Metal-Upper MarlboroUpper MarlboroWashington4.9 (12)No–

New Jersey (5)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Jersey City, New JerseyJersey CityNew York3.9 (105)No–
Sims MetalNewarkNew York4.1 (71)No–
Sims Metal - Newark, New JerseyNewarkNew York3.6 (27)No–
Sims Metal - Newark, New JerseyNewarkNew York3.2 (22)No–
Sims Metal - Newark, New JerseyNewarkNew York3.9 (16)No–

New York (1)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Long Island City, New YorkLong Island CityNew York3.1 (25)No–

Pennsylvania (2)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Bridgeport, PennsylvaniaBridgeportPhiladelphia4.2 (70)No–
Sims Metal - Morrisville, PennsylvaniaMorrisvillePhiladelphia4.7 (39)No–

Texas (3)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Houston, TexasHoustonHouston2.9 (45)No–
Sims Metal - Houston, TexasHoustonHouston5.0 (5)No–
Sims Metal ManagementHoustonHouston3.3 (3)No–

Virginia (1)

LocationCityMetro areaRating (reviews)Open SundayEntry fee
Sims Metal - Richmond, VirginiaRichmond–4.1 (50)No–

Frequently asked questions

How many Sims Metal locations are there?

We list 27 Sims Metal locations in 8 metro areas: Baltimore, MD, Bridgeport, PA, Chicago, IL, East Chicago, IN, Hayward, CA, and Houston, TX and more. The chain may run more yards in areas we don't cover yet.

Does Sims Metal buy junk cars?

Sims Metal yards are scrap metal dealers, which generally buy whole vehicles by weight; call the location first and bring the title and a photo ID.

What does Sims Metal pay for scrap?

Scrap prices follow the metal markets and change daily. Non-ferrous metal like copper, brass and aluminum pays far more per pound than steel; sorted, clean metal gets a better price. Call the location for today's prices.

Which Sims Metal location has the best reviews?

Sims Metal-Upper Marlboro in Upper Marlboro, MD is rated 4.9 stars from 12 Google reviews, the highest among the Sims Metal locations we list.

About this list

Locations are matched by business name from public Google listings; hours and ratings come from the same listings, and entry fees come from customer reviews that name an amount. A branch we haven't scraped yet isn't listed. Spot an error or a missing yard? Use the update form on any location's page. The chain's own site is simsmm.com.

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