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Sims Metal - Richmond

Sims Metal - Richmond is a scrap metal yard in Contra Costa County, CA, listed under Richmond. This is a commercial recycler; ask on the phone whether they take residential drop-offs. Listed materials: scrap metal. We list 21 other drop-off sites in Contra Costa County.

Address	600 S 4th St, Richmond, CA 94804 Directions
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Phone	(510) 412-5300
Hours	We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead.
Fees	Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size.
Access	Business site that may only work with contractors; call first
Accepts	Scrap metal

Source: EPA facility record, last updated August 2025. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

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Dumps for household trash nearby

Central Processing Facility Transfer station Verified

101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond · 2.7 mi · (888) 412-9277

Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

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1 Parr Blvd, Richmond · 3.1 mi · (510) 262-1660

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El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer station

7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito · 3.7 mi · (510) 215-4300

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Central Processing Facility Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

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El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer station

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sims Metal - Richmond?

600 S 4th St, Richmond, CA 94804. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Sims Metal - Richmond?

Sims Metal - Richmond is listed for scrap metal. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is Sims Metal - Richmond open to the public?

Business site that may only work with contractors; call first; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other scrap metal yards are near Sims Metal - Richmond?

Urban Ore in Berkeley (6.5 mi), Alliance Metals in Emeryville (8.1 mi) and Cass, INC. in Oakland (8.3 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Richmond?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Central Processing Facility, about 2.7 miles away.

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