Sims Metal - Bridgeport

Recycling Center in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

📍 Sims Metal - Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, 358 River Rd, Bridgeport, PA 19405
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📞 +1 610-272-8621 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Sims Metal's Bridgeport yard, located at 358 Schuylkill River Road along the river in Montgomery County, is a full-service public scrap metal drop-off and purchase facility. The yard buys all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals—from household items like old appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, and aluminum cans to heavy commercial loads of machinery and construction scrap. Electronics recycling (circuit boards, electric motors) is also available on site. Walk-in customers are welcome Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with no appointment necessary; a valid government-issued ID is required in order to receive payment for your metal. Complementary services include container and truck loading and a wet car processing station.

What Sims Metal - Bridgeport Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals (general steel, cast iron, construction scrap, factory/industrial equipment, metal roofing, pipe, rebar, steel wheels, tin roofs & fences, tools) (All grades of ferrous scrap purchased.)
✓ Non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, tin, chrome) (All grades purchased; includes insulated electrical cables, radiators, compressors, transformers.)
✓ Catalytic converters (Listed under non-ferrous accepted materials.)
✓ Lead acid batteries (Listed under non-ferrous accepted materials.)
✓ Electric motors (Accepted as electronics/non-ferrous.)
✓ Circuit boards (Accepted as part of electronic recycling service.)
✓ Household appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters) (Freon must be removed from refrigerated appliances before drop-off.)
✓ Aluminum cans (Consumer drop-off accepted.)
✓ Metal lawn equipment, metal fencing, metal shelving, aluminum siding & gutters, metal window frames (Common consumer items explicitly listed.)
✓ Heavy equipment / large machinery loads (Yard accepts large loads of heavy equipment.)
✓ Plumbing and electrical job-site scrap (tradesman drops) (Tradesmen can sell job-site scrap metal.)
✓ Commercial/end-of-life vehicles (processed) (Purchased from repair centers, insurance companies, towing services, body shops, and vehicle rental centers; must be processed vehicles.)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Oil filters
✕ PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
✕ Pesticides
✕ Refrigerators / air conditioners with Freon still present

Only materials with metal content are purchased. Non-metallic waste, hazardous materials, and appliances retaining refrigerant are not accepted. Call ahead at (610) 272-8621 if unsure about a specific item.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off / sale — No drop-off fee — Sims Metal pays you for your scrap. Prices vary by material grade and market rate; call or visit for current per-pound prices.
  • Roll-off container service — Available; specific pricing not published online.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off. Open to general public, individual consumers, tradesmen, commercial accounts, and scrap dealers — no appointment necessary. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid government-issued ID is required to receive payment for scrap metal. No appointment needed for general public drop-off. Container and truck-loading services also available.

Programs & events

  • General Public Metal Recycling — Walk-in scrap metal drop-off and purchase for individual consumers; no appointment required.
  • Electronics Recycling — Accepts circuit boards and electric motors as part of electronics recycling service.
  • Roll-Off Container Service — Roll-off containers available for metal scrap collection and pickup at customer sites.
  • Wet Car Processing Station — On-site wet car processing station for end-of-life vehicle material.
  • Commercial & Industrial Scrap — Serves demolition contractors, manufacturers, tradesmen, scrap dealers; supports industrial obsolescence projects and certified destruction services.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sims Metal Bridgeport open to the general public, or is it commercial accounts only?

The facility is open to the general public. Sims Metal explicitly offers walk-in service for individual consumers wanting to drop off and sell scrap metal, with no appointment required.

Do I need to show ID to drop off or sell scrap metal?

Yes. Per the official Sims Metal website, a valid ID is required in order to receive payment for your metal. Bring a government-issued photo ID when visiting.

Does Sims Metal Bridgeport accept refrigerators and air conditioners?

Yes, but with a condition: refrigerants (Freon) must be removed before the facility can accept refrigerated appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, or air conditioners. Have a certified technician recover the refrigerant first.

What are the current hours, and is the yard open on Saturdays?

According to the official Sims Metal website, the Bridgeport yard is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday are listed as Closed. Note: some third-party listings show different closing times or Saturday hours — the official site (simsmm.com) is the authoritative source.

Does Sims Metal Bridgeport accept electronics like circuit boards and motors?

Yes. The Bridgeport yard offers electronics recycling and accepts items including circuit boards and electric motors, in addition to its full range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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Contact & Location

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Address
Sims Metal - Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, 358 River Rd, Bridgeport, PA 19405
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Website
simsmm.com
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City / State
Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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