Sims Metal - Vera Street
Recycling Center in Baltimore, Maryland
About This Location
Sims Metal operates a scrap-metal buying yard at 3000 Vera Street in the Fairfield area of South Baltimore. The location takes all types of ferrous metal including steel and iron, plus copper wire, stainless steel, brass, aluminum and metal equipment, and it accepts dismantled vehicles. Both the general public and commercial customers can sell here; a valid government-issued photo ID is required for payment.
What Sims Metal - Vera Street Accepts
What they do not accept
Vehicles must be dismantled and drained of gas, batteries and fluids before they are accepted. A full rejected-materials list is not published; call for non-metal or hazardous items.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to both the public and commercial customers; no appointment needed for the general public to sell metal. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for payment. Vehicles require proof of ownership and must be free of gas, batteries and fluids. State-certified scales are used and staff can assist unloading bulk items.
Programs & events
- Mobile unit / bin placement
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metals does Sims Metal on Vera Street buy?
The Vera Street yard buys all types of ferrous metal including steel and iron, plus copper wire, stainless steel, brass, aluminum and metal equipment or machinery. It also accepts dismantled vehicles with proof of ownership.
Do I need an ID to get paid?
Yes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for payment at this Sims Metal location, and transactions are weighed on state-certified scales.
What are the Vera Street hours?
The yard is open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Can I bring a whole junk car?
Vehicles are accepted but must be dismantled and free of gas, batteries and fluids, and you must provide proof of ownership. Call ahead to confirm what is required before towing a vehicle in.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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