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About This Location

Sussex Scrap Metal Inc. is a full-service scrap yard at 36540 Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar, Delaware, operating as part of EMR's Smith Industries Group. The yard buys both ferrous metals — light and cast iron, steel, rebar and appliances — and nonferrous metals such as copper, brass, aluminum and stainless steel, along with items like electric motors, starters, alternators and batteries. This is a commercial scrap buyer, not a municipal household recycling drop-off.

What Sussex Scrap Metal Inc. Accepts

✓ Ferrous scrap (light iron, cast iron, #1 prepared, unprepared)
✓ Plate and structural steel, rebar
✓ Appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers) (Taken as ferrous scrap)
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Stainless steel and die cast
✓ Electric motors, starters, alternators
✓ Batteries and sealed units

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

Sussex Scrap Metal is a commercial scrap-metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not take mixed curbside recyclables such as glass, food-grade plastics or paper.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Scrap yard that buys ferrous and nonferrous metals; part of EMR's Smith Industries Group. Prices vary by grade and market.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sussex Scrap Metal buy?

Both ferrous and nonferrous scrap: light and cast iron, steel, rebar, appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers), plus copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, electric motors, starters, alternators, batteries and sealed units.

Is Sussex Scrap Metal a household recycling center?

No. It's a commercial scrap yard, part of EMR's Smith Industries Group. It buys metals by weight and grade rather than taking everyday curbside recyclables like bottles, cans of food waste or cardboard.

Can I bring old appliances to Sussex Scrap Metal?

Yes. Appliances such as washers, dryers, hot water heaters and dishwashers are accepted and processed as ferrous scrap.

When is Sussex Scrap Metal open?

Hours listed by the parent company are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday closed. Call ahead for a large load or for current scrap prices.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
36540 Bi State Blvd, Delmar, DE 19940
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City / State
Delmar, Delaware

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed