Dartmouth Metals purchases, processes and sells a wide array of scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous). We also handle certain used electronic components.
At Dartmouth Metals, our workforce consists of highly skilled specialists with extensive experience in the metals processing industry.
Our commitment to excellence in both materials and methods has positioned us as one of the leading scrap metal dealers in the Atlantic provinces.
Our Services
Industrial Collection
We process metals from used auto parts salvage yards, demolition sites, industrial accounts and various dealers, private dealers, and individuals/members of the public.
Dartmouth Metals also provides covered and locked bins to businesses that collect and store valuable metal to enhance security and prevent theft.
The company provides partial or total structural demolition and interior dismantling for industrial, institutional, governmental and commercial clients. Structures include refineries, mines, mills, manufacturing plants, bridges, towers and marine vessels.
We’re at Your Convenience
Our truck fleet will pick up requests promptly and in a courteous manner. Our pick-up schedule is flexible and will be attended to in a timely manner. By working around the clock on large demolition and dismantling projects, we meet the specific requirements of our customers.
What We Buy
Our purchasing and operations team is supported by modern and well-maintained equipment. Plus, you will be dealing with our friendly and courteous reception personnel during your transactions. Over the years, our company has done business with thousands of metal suppliers and buyers both locally and internationally. We maintain these successful partnerships to this day.
Dartmouth Metals buys an extensive array of metals and other items, as follows:
No. 1 Heavy Iron & Steel: For example, rear ends, wrought iron fencing, car rims, pipes, etc.
Cast Iron: Cast iron scrap including rotors, brake drums, columns, pipe, plates and castings.
Plate & Structural Steel: Steel plates, I-beams, channel iron, angle iron, and train rail.
Shredding Material: Appliances, car bodies, old sheet metal, auto parts and miscellaneous scrap steel.
Number 1 and 2 Insulated Wire: Copper wire with coating.
Communications Wire: Plastic outer casing with Number 2 insulated wire inside
Bx: Aluminum outer casing with Number 1 insulated wire inside.
House Wire: Plastic outer casing with Number 1 insulated wire inside.
Tek Cable: Plastic outer casing over aluminum armour with Number 1 insulated wire inside.
Copper Number 1 Copper: Copper that is free of other materials such as paint, solder, insulation, and attachments.
Number 2 Copper: Insulated copper wire and other copper products that have been oxidized or have paint or solder, copper castings, fine gauge wire and wire that has been tinned or lacquered.
Aluminum Extrusion: Structural and architectural items including window and door frames and screen doors.
Cast Aluminum: Aluminum alloyed with silicon like barbecue components and certain automotive parts.
Aluminum Wheels/Rims: Car and truck. Painted Old Aluminum: Painted siding, eavestroughs and downspouts.
New Aluminum: Uncoated, unpainted aluminum scrap such as clips or plates.
UBC: Pop Cans.
Yellow Brass:: Brass components from plumbing, musical instruments, hardware, ornaments, keys and plaques
Red Brass: Commercial plumbing valves and water components.
We also buy catalytic converters, batteries of all sizes, and certain e-waste components (such as computer boards RAM, processors, hard drives, power supplies, CDRoms, and copper yokes).
What We Don’t Buy
There are certain items we don’t buy or can’t accept. “If in doubt, give us a shout!”
• Paper, plastic, cardboard, or glass
• TVs
• Computer monitors and keyboards
• Liquids or fluids of any kind, including motor oil
• Hazardous waste or chemicals
• Radioactive materials
• Flammable materials (e.g. ammunition, explosives)
• Closed containers such as fuel tanks, gas tanks, beer kegs, and enclosed drums or tanks without a hole
• Mercury or mercury-containing devices
What We Sell
Dartmouth Metals sells a large selection of scrap metal and non-scrap metal products in compliance with foundry specifications.
We do business with a variety of commercial and industrial clients, as well as numerous non-ferrous metal suppliers. We sell our top-quality products to steel mills, foundries and foreign markets. Our export reach is global: we ship our end products to countries all over the world including China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan and others.
We strive to have the highest quality of ferrous and non-ferrous products and to meet the most rigorous customer specifications.
Our materials are available for competitive prices based on domestic and international market rates. Products include:
- P/S 2’, 3’, 4’, 5’
- No. 1 HMS
- Cast Iron
- Shred 211
- Manganese
- Zorba
- Zurik
- Non-ferrous Metals
