Our Auckland facilities are now open!

We thank our valued customers who have been very patient throughout our downtime. We are very pleased to open our doors again and we look forward to safely receive your metal materials.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call us and speak with our friendly customer service representatives.

We Buy All Types Of Scrap Metal

Have Scrap Metal? Our fully equipped pickup trucks can arrive and collect.

Christmas Hours May Apply

Bin Services & Pickup

Sims Metal New Zealand can offer your business a range of bin types and sizes to suit your scrap metal needs. From 200 litres up to 30 m3 and most sizes in-between, our Sims Bins make it even easier to get paid for your scrap metal.

Drop Off

Sims Metal New Zealand has 9 scrap metal recycling sites around the country, making dropping off your scrap metal easier than ever. Our friendly, helpful staff will ensure we take all safety precautions during your visit and get you weighed, paid, and back on the road as quickly and hassle-free as possible.

Scrap Metal Pickup

Our nationwide presence allows us to pick up your scrap metal anywhere in the country. You might have long-roofed iron, machinery, or old vehicles for recycling. Wherever you are, we can pick it up. Your scrap can be collected by a self-loading vehicle or a truck and crane for bigger items.

Best Price For Your Scrap Metal

Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Iron - Anything Metal!

Sims Metal is proud to lead the way with genuine, reliable, and hassle-free payment options for all our customers. Whether it be cash for smaller volumes or setting up an account for larger and more regular amounts of scrap metal, our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get paid. From roofing iron, old tractor and forklift bodies, to machinery, whiteware, hot water cylinders, and even the kitchen sink, If you’ve got scrap metal, we have a competitive price and a reliable payment method to suit your needs.

Service You Can Depend On

Friendly, Reliable, Hassle-Free Metal Recycling

Our friendly, helpful, reliable, and responsible team is proud to be your local scrap metal recycler. We have 9 branches around New Zealand, from Invercargill to Auckland We bring local experience and knowledge backed by robust systems, modern technology, and dedicated health and safety. Our goal is to deliver the very best scrap metal recycling service to all our customers, providing them with maximum profitability and exceptional service

Your Local Scrap Metal Recyclers, Nationwide

Friendly Scrap Metal Recycling Across New Zealand

We provide scrap metal recycling services to all of New Zealand. With 9 sites across the country, we ARE your local scrap metal dealer. Our friendly reps with priceless local knowledge will work with you and your needs to deliver exceptional service and get you paid as efficiently as possible. Check out our locations to get in touch with a site near you.

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Latest Updates

31 May 2023 | Favona Site Fire, Auckland

Please see this post to find out more on the Sims Metal fire in New Zealand 31 May 2023.

Sims Metal Has Moved To 100% Renewable Electricity

Sims Metal has moved to 100% renewable Electricity. We play a key role in New Zealand’s circular economy, with 9 sites providing metal and electronics

Sims Metal New Zealand Sleeve Loader

The sleeve loader provides a way to reduce steps in the loading process of metals – from the Sims Metal yards into containers for shipping

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Find Your Local Branch

Auckland Head Office

Cnr Kahu & Manu St, Otahuhu

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 09 276 1809

Christmas Hours

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 – open
Thursday, 18 December 2025 – open
Friday, 19 December 2025 – open
Saturday, 20 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 21 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 22 December 2025 – open
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 – open
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 25 December 2025 – closed
Friday, 26 December 2025 – closed
Saturday, 27 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 28 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 29 December 2025 – open 8am – 3.30pm
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – open 8am – 3.30pm
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 1 January 2026 – closed
Friday, 2 January 2026 – closed
Saturday, 3 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 4 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 5 January 2026 – open
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 – open
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 – open
Thursday, 8 January 2026 – open
Friday, 9 January 2026 – open
Saturday, 10 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 11 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 12 January 2026 – open

Hamilton

38A Northway Street, Te Rapa

Monday to Friday: 8.00 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: 07 848 080 0

Christmas Hours

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 – open
Thursday, 18 December 2025 – open
Friday, 19 December 2025 – open
Saturday, 20 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 21 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 22 December 2025 – open
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 – open
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 25 December 2025 – closed
Friday, 26 December 2025 – closed
Saturday, 27 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 28 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 29 December 2025 – closed
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – closed
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 1 January 2026 – closed
Friday, 2 January 2026 – closed
Saturday, 3 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 4 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 5 January 2026 – closed
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 – closed
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 – closed
Thursday, 8 January 2026 – closed
Friday, 9 January 2026 – closed
Saturday, 10 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 11 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 12 January 2026 – open

Christchurch

48 Wickham Street, Bromley

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 03 384 4059

Christmas Hours

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 – open
Thursday, 18 December 2025 – open
Friday, 19 December 2025 – open
Saturday, 20 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 21 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 22 December 2025 – open
Tuesday, 23 December 2025 – open
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 25 December 2025 – closed
Friday, 26 December 2025 – closed
Saturday, 27 December 2025 – closed
Sunday, 28 December 2025 – closed
Monday, 29 December 2025 – open
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – open
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – closed
Thursday, 1 January 2026 – closed
Friday, 2 January 2026 – closed
Saturday, 3 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 4 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 5 January 2026 – open
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 – open
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 – open
Thursday, 8 January 2026 – open
Friday, 9 January 2026 – open
Saturday, 10 January 2026 – closed
Sunday, 11 January 2026 – closed
Monday, 12 January 2026 – open

Auckland Steel Yard

263 James Fletcher Drive, Otahuhu

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 09 276 1809

Christmas Hours