California · Updated October 2026

Scrap Metal Yards in Oakland

13 yards in the Oakland area across 4 cities buy scrap metal. Most pay by weight for ferrous metal (steel, iron) and more per pound for non-ferrous metal like copper, brass and aluminum. Prices move with commodity markets, so call ahead for today's rates. Together they have 1,182 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars.

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  1. Urban Ore

    Salvage yard · Berkeley, CA

    4.2658 reviews

    900 Murray St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (510) 841-7283 Details

  2. Aaron Metals

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    4.6149 reviews

    750 105th Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 569-6767 Details

  3. CASS, Inc

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    4.389 reviews

    2730 Peralta St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 893-6476 Details

  4. National Recycling Corporation

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    3.472 reviews

    1312 Kirkham Ct

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 268-1022 Details

  5. Radius Recycling

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    3.854 reviews

    1101 Embarcadero West

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 444-3919 Details

  6. Sims Metal - Richmond, CA

    Scrap yard · Richmond, CA

    4.251 reviews

    600 S 4th St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 412-5300 Details

  7. D C Metals Inc

    Scrap yard · San Leandro, CA

    4.539 reviews

    2399 Davis St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 569-2255 Details

  8. Standard Iron & Metal Co

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    4.138 reviews

    4525 San Leandro St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 535-0222 Details

  9. Sunset Recycling

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    3.925 reviews

    2900 Broadway

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (818) 464-8564 Details

  10. East Bay Recycling

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    3.84 reviews

    1221 3rd St

    • Buys scrap

    Details

  11. Stinson Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    3.52 reviews

    9225 Walter Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (510) 569-2711 Details

  12. A A All Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    5.01 reviews

    1226 49th Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Details

  13. CA Recycling

    Scrap yard · Oakland, CA

    No reviews yet

    800 77th Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Call (628) 219-9358 Details

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Highest rated Aaron Metals 4.6★ · 149 reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many scrap yards are in Oakland?

We list 13 yards that buy scrap metal in the Oakland, CA area, including Urban Ore, Aaron Metals, and CASS, Inc.

What do I need to sell scrap metal?

Most states require a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal, and many yards record your vehicle plate. Catalytic converters and some materials have extra paperwork rules, so check with the yard first.

How are scrap metal prices calculated?

Yards pay by weight. Non-ferrous metals like copper, brass and aluminum pay much more per pound than steel or iron. Clean, sorted metal (wire stripped, steel removed) gets a better price.

What's the highest-rated scrap yard in Oakland?

Aaron Metals is rated 4.6 stars from 149 Google reviews.

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