Sims Metal - Hartford, Connecticut at 263 Locust St, Hartford, CT 06114

The Hartford location is solid—staff is polite, and they don’t just stand around. If you’re hauling something heavy and need a hand, they’ll actually come out to help. Not all places do that, so it’s a nice touch. ---

Stopped by this junkyard last week and everyone there was super nice. No matter what I asked, they took the time to answer without making me feel like I was wasting their time. Honestly, that’s rare these days. ---

I’ve been going here for years, both for work and personal scrap. The people are great—always friendly, never a hassle. They pay a fair rate, and the whole process is simple. Signs everywhere tell you where to go, so you’re not left guessing. These guys are the real deal—who I trust and keep coming back to.

First time here, and it was fine—nothing fancy, but straightforward. I went for the light iron pricing, which is why I picked this place. But after factoring in the drive, loading, unloading, and just the time it took, it wasn’t worth the hassle for me. If you’re local, though, it’s a decent spot. ---

This Hartford scrap yard is a mess. Called ahead, got a price, showed up 20 minutes later, and suddenly they’re lowballing me—especially on transformer copper windings. Tried to pay me scrap metal rates like I was some random off the street. Don’t bother. Meriden’s place is way better—fair, honest, and actually treats you right. Skip this one. ---