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Sims Metal – Chicago (Smith Park)

350 N. Artesian, Chicago, IL 60612

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Plan your visit

Operator
Sims Metal
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 am–4:30 pm; Saturday 6:30 am–1:30 pm; closed Sunday.
Appointments
Not needed, according to the site
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Sims buys scrap metal; bring a valid government-issued photo ID to be paid.

Refrigerators and freezers

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Freon must be removed before the yard can accept a refrigerated appliance.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Sims Metal – Chicago, Illinois (Smith Park) (opens in new tab) · Sims Metal
    • Sims Metal – Chicago (Smith Park) is at 350 N. Artesian, Chicago, Illinois 60612. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 am–4:30 pm, Saturday 6:30 am–1:30 pm, Sunday closed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The yard takes scrap metal drop-offs from the general public with no appointment, including old appliances, metal shelves and aluminum cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sims buys all types of scrap metal; a valid government-issued photo ID is required to be paid. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon must be removed from refrigerated appliances before Sims can accept them. Checked October 26, 2026.

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