How to get paid for your scrap metal in 4 easy steps.
1. Don’t throw your metal away, keep it for some cash!
This includes: Cans, pipes, ladders, roofing iron, washing machines & whiteware, car batteries, even the kitchen sink. You can get paid for all of them!
2.To arrange a pickup or drop-off, free-call 0800 226 626.
3. We’ll pick up or you can drop off!
4. Get weighed & get paid – easy as.
From 12:00 pm Thursday the 24th of December, our Hamilton, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill branches will be closed for the Christmas break, reopening again on Monday the 11th of January 2021.
Our Auckland and Christchurch branches will be open during the Christmas break but will be closed on all public holidays.
Normal opening hours of 7:30 am – 5:00 pm will resume across the country from Monday the 11th of January 2021. Have a fantastic Christmas and a safe and happy new year!
If your business works with metal in any capacity, chances are high you will have components that can be recycled. The good news is, we can pay you for all metal that you do not use. This includes metal shearing coils, borings, cuttings, pipes, transformers, tanks, drums, containers and so on.
We focus on delivering safe, efficient and well thought out operations that work with your business and get you paid the very best price. Our exceptional service means we ensure your metal recycling needs are met as effectively and profitably as possible.
If you want to get paid cash for your scrap metal, then we have 9 purpose built drop off centres conveniently located across New Zealand with friendly helpful staff to get you unloaded and paid fast. We buy all types of metal including old whiteware, roofing iron, copper pipes, fencing wire, ladders, air conditioning units, car wheels, basically anything that is metal. Free call 0800 226 626 to find out more about getting paid.
We are New Zealand’s largest scrap metal recycling company. We provide pickup services for larger volumes of scrap metal across the entire country. From old tractors and vehicles to hot water cylinders or refrigerators, we can come and collect your scrap metal and pay you for it. Or if you have smaller volumes of scrap metal, you can drop off at any of our 9 branches across New Zealand. If you’re in Auckland and have scrap metal, give us a call at to get some cash for your trash!
In 2020, the Auckland based Westpac Rescue Helicopter is recognised for 50 years of successful operations. Their service is staffed full-time by a highly experienced flight crew consisting of pilots, paramedics and crewmen, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
At Sims Pacific Metals, we are proud to sponsor this great cause and support the 1000+ missions the ARHT performs every year.
We are New Zealand’s largest scrap metal recycling company. We provide pickup services for larger volumes of scrap metal across the entire country. From old tractors and vehicles to hot water cylinders or refrigerators, we can come and collect your scrap metal and pay you for it. Or if you have smaller volumes of scrap metal, you can drop off at any of our 9 branches across New Zealand. If you’re in Auckland and have scrap metal, give us a call at to get some cash for your trash!
Have you got any scrap metal lying around? Did you know you can get paid to recycle it? We pay cash for all types of scrap metal. From fencing wire to old ladders. Roofing iron to used car batteries. If it’s metal, bring it in to one of our nine branches NZ wide and get paid. Or for bigger volumes, we can come and collect for you. Find out how you can get paid for all your scrap metal.
Getting paid to recycle your scrap metal at Sims Pacific Metals has never been safer. We are proud to announce that we recently received a 100% score in our annual SiteWise assessment. If you have any scrap metal that needs recycling, you can depend on us to get it done efficiently, effectively and safely. Best service, best price and the best possible health and safety standards.
COVID-19 ALERT
Auckland is now at alert level 3 while the rest of New Zealand is at alert level 2. Please be assured that the safety of our customers, suppliers and employees remains our highest priority during this time.
In Auckland at Level 3, we will not be open to the general public for recycling but will remain open to industrial and corporate clients deemed essential businesses who need to recycle their scrap metal.
For the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 2, we will still be open.
During this time across all branches, we will be operating revised procedures specific to approved Government COVID-19 protocols to ensure we are operating our workplace safely – including mandatory use of face masks for all customer-facing employees.
Please ensure you follow any instruction given by our teams, particularly around social distancing and appropriate PPE.
We acknowledge that these processes may create some temporary inconveniences, however, the ongoing health and wellbeing of all persons associated with Sims Pacific Metals remains our primary focus.
Please visit our COVID-19 page here for more information.
Thank you for your understanding.
