Free Scrap Pickup Within 200 km of Toronto: Every City & Region We Serve

EcoScrap.ca offers free scrap pickup anywhere within about 200 km of downtown Toronto — from the GTA and Golden Horseshoe out to Barrie, Peterborough, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara, Brantford and London. We come to auto shops, tire and muffler shops, body shops, fleets and car owners, load the scrap ourselves and pay cash on the spot. Call (647) 915-5440 to book.

Distances are approximate driving distances; for official regional boundaries see Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation resources. Metal recycling standards in Canada are supported by the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries.

This guide lists every city and region we serve, organized by region, with approximate driving distances from downtown Toronto, what we buy, and how scheduling works when you are an hour or two away. Every city with its own EcoScrap page is linked below, so you can jump straight to the local details for your area.

Do You Really Pick Up Scrap for Free Within 200 km of Toronto?

Yes. Pickup is free within our 200 km service area. There is no trip fee, no loading fee and no charge for us to come and quote in person. We bring the truck and the crew, load everything ourselves, sort and weigh it on site, confirm the price with you, and pay before we leave — in cash, or by e-Transfer if you prefer.

What changes as you get farther from Toronto is scheduling, not cost. Inside Toronto and the inner GTA we can often come the same day or next day. Farther out, we group pickups into route days so a truck can serve several shops in the same area on one trip. That is how we keep pickup free even at 150 or 190 km. The details are below.

What We Pick Up Anywhere in Our Service Area

• Catalytic converters — OEM and aftermarket, valued on their platinum, palladium and rhodium content. See sell catalytic converters.
• Alloy (aluminum) rims and wheels — damaged, curb-rashed or bent, typically A356 aluminum alloy; plus steel and chrome rims. See scrap alloy rims and wheels.
• Brake rotors and drums — cast iron, in any quantity.
• Used and scrap car parts — engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, radiators, AC condensers, batteries, exhaust and mufflers. See sell scrap car parts.
• Copper, brass and aluminum — #1 and #2 copper, yellow brass, clean and mixed aluminum. See scrap metal pickup.
• Mixed scrap metal — steel, iron and mixed loads from shops and properties.
• Whole junk and scrap cars — running or not. See cash for junk cars.

All Cities We Serve: Distance Table

Distances below are approximate one-way driving distances from downtown Toronto, rounded, and assume normal highway routes (401, 403, QEW, 400, 404, 407, 410, 427, 115 and Highway 8). Actual distance depends on your exact address. If your town is not in the table, it is probably still covered — see the regional sections and the list of additional towns further down.

City	Region	Approx. distance from downtown Toronto	Page link
Toronto	Toronto core	base (0 km)	/toronto/
North York	Toronto core	about 15 km	/north-york/
Etobicoke	Toronto core	about 20 km	/etobicoke/
Scarborough	Toronto core	about 25 km	/scarborough/
Mississauga	Peel	about 30 km	/mississauga/
Brampton	Peel	about 45 km	/brampton/
Vaughan	York	about 35 km	/vaughan/
Markham	York	about 35 km	/markham/
Richmond Hill	York	about 35 km	/richmond-hill/
Aurora	York	about 50 km	/aurora/
Newmarket	York	about 55 km	/newmarket/
Pickering	Durham	about 40 km	/pickering/
Ajax	Durham	about 45 km	/ajax/
Whitby	Durham	about 55 km	/whitby/
Oshawa	Durham	about 60 km	/oshawa/
Oakville	Halton	about 40 km	/oakville/
Burlington	Halton	about 55 km	/burlington/
Milton	Halton	about 55 km	/milton/
Hamilton	Hamilton/Niagara	about 70 km	/hamilton/
St. Catharines	Hamilton/Niagara	about 110 km	/st-catharines/
Cambridge	Waterloo/Wellington	about 95 km	/cambridge/
Guelph	Waterloo/Wellington	about 95 km	/guelph/
Kitchener	Waterloo/Wellington	about 110 km	/kitchener/
Barrie	Simcoe/Barrie	about 95 km	/barrie/
Peterborough	Kawarthas/Peterborough	about 140 km	/peterborough/
Brantford	Southwestern Ontario	about 105 km	/brantford/
London	Southwestern Ontario	about 190 km	/london/

Distances are estimates for planning only. Call (647) 915-5440 to confirm pickup for your exact location.

Toronto Core: Downtown, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough

Our base is in Toronto, so the city itself gets the fastest service. Toronto proper, North York (about 15 km), Etobicoke (about 20 km) and Scarborough (about 25 km) are where same-day pickup is most often available. These areas have dense clusters of independent garages, tire shops and collision centres — along the 401 corridor, around the Queensway and Kipling in Etobicoke, the Dufferin and Keele industrial areas in North York, and the industrial pockets off Kennedy, Midland and Progress in Scarborough.

• Typical timing: same day or next business day, often within a few hours if you call early.
• Load size: no practical minimum for most shops — a box of catalytic converters, a set of rims or a few engines is worth the trip.
• Best for: shops that want frequent, small pickups so scrap never builds up.

Peel Region: Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon

Peel is one of the busiest automotive regions in Ontario, with large concentrations of repair shops, fleets, logistics yards and dealerships. Mississauga is about 30 km from downtown Toronto, and Brampton is about 45 km. We also cover Caledon and Bolton, roughly 50–60 km out.

Because Peel is so close and has so much volume, pickups here are scheduled almost like Toronto: same-day or next-day is common. Fleet and logistics operators along the 401, 407 and 410 corridors often set up recurring pickups for rotors, batteries and worn rims.

York Region: Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket

York Region stretches north from Steeles Avenue along Highways 400 and 404. Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill are all about 35 km from downtown. Aurora is about 50 km and Newmarket about 55 km. We also serve King City and Stouffville, both roughly 45–55 km away.

Vaughan’s industrial and auto-service areas around Highway 7 and Jane, and Markham’s commercial corridors, see regular pickups. Aurora and Newmarket are usually combined onto the same northbound run, which often continues up the 400 toward Bradford and Barrie.

Durham Region: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa

East along the 401, Durham Region is a strong automotive area with deep ties to vehicle manufacturing. Pickering is about 40 km from downtown Toronto, Ajax about 45 km, Whitby about 55 km and Oshawa about 60 km. Bowmanville and Clarington are roughly 75 km out, and Uxbridge, to the north, about 70 km.

Pickering and Ajax are close enough for near-GTA scheduling. Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington are typically grouped on eastbound route days, which can also extend along Highway 401 and the 115 to Port Hope, Cobourg and Peterborough.

Halton Region: Oakville, Burlington and Milton

West along the QEW and 401, Oakville is about 40 km from downtown, Burlington about 55 km and Milton about 55 km. Georgetown and Halton Hills are about 55–60 km away. Halton has many dealerships along the QEW, fleet yards in Milton, and independent shops throughout.

Oakville often gets same-day or next-day service. Burlington and Milton are frequently combined with Hamilton runs, since the trucks are already heading west along the QEW or 403.

Hamilton and Niagara: Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland

The Golden Horseshoe continues around the western end of Lake Ontario into Hamilton and the Niagara Peninsula. Hamilton is about 70 km from downtown Toronto, with Stoney Creek about 65–75 km depending on where you are. Grimsby is about 85 km, St. Catharines about 110 km, Niagara Falls about 130 km and Welland about 135 km.

Hamilton’s industrial heritage means plenty of auto, truck and metal shops, and we run there regularly. Niagara pickups are grouped on route days along the QEW: a truck typically serves Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland on the same trip. If you are in Niagara, the best approach is to call, tell us what you have, and we will slot you into the next run.

Waterloo Region and Wellington: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph

West along the 401, Cambridge and Guelph are both about 95 km from downtown Toronto. Kitchener is about 110 km, and Waterloo about 115 km. Fergus, in Wellington County, is around 110 km. These are fast-growing cities with lots of automotive and manufacturing activity, and many independent repair and tire shops.

We serve this area on scheduled west route days. A single trip can cover Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and can extend to Woodstock and Stratford when there is enough volume booked.

Simcoe County and Barrie: Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia and Collingwood

Straight up Highway 400, Bradford is about 65 km from downtown Toronto, Innisfil about 80 km and Alliston about 80 km. Barrie is about 95 km, Orillia about 135 km, Wasaga Beach about 140 km and Collingwood about 150 km. Orangeville, to the west, is roughly 80 km.

Barrie is a regional hub with a large number of repair shops and dealerships serving Simcoe County and cottage country. We run north on scheduled days, often combining Newmarket and Aurora pickups with Bradford, Innisfil and Barrie. Orillia, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach are typically handled when there is a larger load or several pickups booked in the area.

The Kawarthas and Peterborough: Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Hope and Cobourg

East and northeast of Toronto, Port Hope is about 105 km, Cobourg about 115 km, Lindsay about 130 km and Peterborough about 140 km. These communities are reached via Highway 401, Highway 115 and Highway 35, and they serve large rural and cottage areas where vehicles, trailers and equipment get heavy use.

We group these into eastbound route days, often combined with Oshawa and Clarington pickups. Farm operations, rural garages and small fleets in the Kawarthas are good candidates for a single larger pickup a few times a year.

Southwestern Ontario: Brantford, Woodstock, Stratford, Simcoe and London

Southwest of Hamilton, Brantford is about 105 km from downtown Toronto. Woodstock is about 145 km, Simcoe (in Norfolk County) about 140 km, Stratford about 150 km and London about 190 km — near the outer edge of our 200 km service area.

This is our longest regular run, so scheduling matters most here. We typically combine Brantford with Hamilton routes, and plan London, Woodstock and Stratford pickups as dedicated trips along the 401 and 403 when enough material is booked. A shop in London with a backlog of rotors, rims, converters and engines is exactly the kind of pickup that works well.

The Highway Corridors Our Routes Follow

It can help to think of our 200 km service area as a set of highway corridors radiating out of Toronto. Your corridor largely decides which route day you are on:

• West via the QEW and 403: Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland, with Brantford off the 403.
• West via the 401: Mississauga, Milton, Cambridge, Guelph (via Highway 6 or 7), Kitchener, Waterloo, Woodstock and London, with Stratford off Highway 7/8.
• Northwest via the 410 and Highway 10: Brampton, Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville.
• North via the 400: Vaughan, King City, Bradford, Innisfil, Alliston, Barrie, Orillia, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood.
• North via the 404: Richmond Hill, Markham, Stouffville, Aurora and Newmarket.
• East via the 401 and 115: Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Cobourg, Peterborough and Lindsay.

If you are on or near one of these corridors and a truck is already booked nearby, you can often get picked up sooner than you might expect. Mention the nearest highway exit when you call.

How Scheduling Works for Distant Cities

Free pickup up to 200 km is possible because we plan routes efficiently. Here is how it works when you are outside the inner GTA:

1. Call (647) 915-5440 and tell us your city, address and what you have — the type of scrap and a rough quantity (for example, “two pallets of rotors, 20 alloy rims, a box of converters”).
2. Send photos if you can. It helps us bring the right truck and give you an accurate quote over the phone.
3. We give you a quote based on today’s metal and PGM markets.
4. We book you on the next route day for your region. Route days depend on how many pickups are booked in each area, so timing can vary from week to week.
5. We confirm the day before and give you a time window.
6. We arrive, load, weigh and pay — cash on the spot or e-Transfer.

Is there a minimum load for pickup outside the GTA?

There is no fixed rule, and we would rather talk than turn anyone away. As a general guide, the farther you are from Toronto, the more helpful it is to have a reasonable quantity ready — a good pile of rims or rotors, several engines or transmissions, a pallet of batteries, or a box of catalytic converters. Smaller loads can often be added to a route day when we are already in your area. Call to confirm what works for your location and load.

Can I get same-day pickup outside Toronto?

Sometimes. If a truck is already running in your area that day, we may be able to add you. Same-day is most common in Toronto, Peel, York, Durham and Halton. For Hamilton and beyond, plan on the next scheduled route day, and call early in the week if you can.

Recurring pickups for shops

Shops with steady volume — tire, muffler, brake and general repair shops, dealership service departments and fleets — can set up a recurring schedule, such as every two, four or six weeks, depending on how fast scrap builds up. See the scrap program for mechanic, tire and muffler shops.

What to Tell Us When You Call

A two-minute phone call is usually enough to quote a load and book a pickup, even if you are 150 km away. The more of this you can tell us, the faster and more accurate the quote will be:

• Your address and city — so we know which route day you fall on.
• What you have — catalytic converters, rims (alloy, steel or chrome), rotors and drums, engines, transmissions, radiators, batteries, copper, brass, aluminum or mixed steel.
• Roughly how much — a count of rims or converters, the number of engines, or the number of pallets, bins or bags.
• How it is stored — on pallets, in bins, loose on the ground, inside or outside.
• Access — whether a truck can back up to it, and if there are any gates, low ceilings or tight lanes.
• Your timing — whether you need it gone by a certain date, for example before a lease ends or an inspection.
• Photos — the single most helpful thing for anything outside the GTA, especially for catalytic converters, where the model and markings matter.

If you are not sure what something is, that is fine. Describe it as best you can and we will help identify it on site.

Seasonal Patterns: When Scrap Builds Up Across Ontario

Scrap volume at shops across southern Ontario follows the seasons, and planning around that can help you get onto a route day before your yard overflows.

Spring and fall tire changeover

Tire shops and general garages swap thousands of winter and summer sets each spring and fall. That is when damaged alloy rims, bent steel rims and corroded wheels pile up fastest. If you run a tire shop in Barrie, Kitchener, London or anywhere outside the core GTA, it makes sense to book a pickup toward the end of each changeover rush, rather than waiting until the next season.

Winter road salt and spring repairs

Ontario winters are hard on vehicles. Road salt accelerates corrosion of exhaust systems, brake lines, rotors and drums, so brake and exhaust work tends to climb through late winter and spring. Muffler shops and brake shops often see the biggest volumes of exhaust pipe, mufflers, catalytic converters and rotors in those months.

Year-end and inventory clean-outs

Many shops clean out back lots and storage before year-end, before a lease renewal, or ahead of a busy season. A larger, planned clean-out is a good fit for a dedicated pickup, especially in more distant cities like Peterborough, Niagara Falls, Stratford or London.

Combining Scrap Pickup With a Junk Car

If you also have a junk or scrap vehicle on the property — a customer abandonment that has gone through the proper process, a retired fleet unit, or your own old car — we can often take it on the same trip as your scrap parts and metal. That saves a second visit, which matters more the farther you are from Toronto. The ownership permit must be signed over to us, and you should keep your plates and cancel insurance after the sale. Read cash for junk cars and how to sell a junk car in Ontario for the full process.

Booking Together With Nearby Shops

Outside the GTA, one of the easiest ways to get a faster pickup date is to coordinate with other shops near you. If the tire shop down the street and the muffler shop across the road both have scrap, booking all three for the same route day makes the trip more efficient for everyone. Each seller is still quoted, weighed and paid separately, with their own ID and paperwork. Just let us know the other businesses are interested when you call, and we will try to schedule them together.

More Towns We Serve Within 200 km

Many smaller communities do not have their own page yet but are well inside our service area. We regularly serve or can schedule pickups in:

• Peel and Dufferin: Caledon, Bolton, Orangeville
• Halton: Georgetown, Halton Hills
• York: King City, Stouffville
• Durham and Northumberland: Bowmanville, Clarington, Uxbridge, Port Hope, Cobourg
• Hamilton and Niagara: Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Welland
• Waterloo, Wellington and Oxford: Waterloo, Fergus, Woodstock, Stratford
• Simcoe County: Bradford, Innisfil, Alliston, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach
• Kawarthas and Haldimand-Norfolk: Lindsay, Simcoe

If your town is not listed and you think you are within about 200 km of Toronto, call and we will check.

Who Uses Our Free Scrap Pickup

• Mechanic and auto repair shops — engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, rotors and catalytic converters.
• Tire shops — damaged alloy, steel and chrome rims, rotors and drums.
• Muffler and exhaust shops — catalytic converters, exhaust pipe and mufflers.
• Body shops — radiators, condensers, aluminum parts and bent wheels.
• Dealership service departments — warranty take-offs, batteries and drivetrain parts.
• Fleet operators — ongoing maintenance scrap from trucks, vans and cars.
• Private car owners — a junk car in the driveway or a garage full of parts. See how to sell a junk car in Ontario.

What Affects Your Price — No Matter Where You Are

Distance does not reduce the price we pay for your material. What does matter is what you have and how it is prepared:

Factor	Why it matters
Type of metal	Copper and brass are worth more per kilogram than aluminum; aluminum more than steel and iron. Catalytic converters are priced by PGM content.
Market prices	Metal and platinum-group-metal prices change daily on world markets. We quote using current pricing.
Cleanliness / grade	Clean aluminum with no steel attached, sorted copper, and drained parts earn better grades.
Quantity	Larger, sorted loads are more efficient to collect and grade.
Catalytic converter type	OEM converters usually contain more PGMs than aftermarket units; the model and serial matter.

For more detail by material, read catalytic converter scrap value in Ontario and scrap rim prices: aluminum vs steel.

Why Choose EcoScrap for Pickup Within 200 km?

• Free pickup across the whole service area — not just the GTA.
• We load it ourselves — no forklift or extra staff needed at your end.
• Cash on the spot, or e-Transfer if you prefer.
• Honest scheduling — we tell you when the next route day is, rather than overpromising.
• One visit for everything — converters, rims, parts, metal and even junk cars.
• Responsible buying — valid government photo ID and transaction records; we do not buy stolen material.

Tips to Make a Long-Distance Pickup Worth More

1. Build up a load before calling if you are far from Toronto.
2. Sort by material — rims, rotors, converters, copper, aluminum, batteries and mixed steel in separate piles or bins.
3. Cut catalytic converters off exhaust and keep them in a box.
4. Remove tires and wheel weights from rims if you have time — clean aluminum rims grade higher.
5. Drain fluids from engines, transmissions and radiators.
6. Palletize heavy items so loading is quick.
7. Coordinate with neighbours — if another shop near you has scrap, book together for the same route day.
8. Have your ID ready to speed up paperwork.

What You Need on Pickup Day

This is general information, not legal advice. On pickup day, have a valid government-issued photo ID ready. We record every purchase, with extra detail for catalytic converters. If you are selling a whole vehicle, the Ontario vehicle ownership permit must be signed over to us; keep your licence plates and cancel your insurance after the sale. Make sure the scrap is accessible to a truck — driveway, lot or loading area — and let us know about any height or weight limits.

FAQ: Free Scrap Pickup Within 200 km of Toronto

Ready to clear out your scrap? Wherever you are within 200 km of Toronto, call (647) 915-5440 for a free quote and your next pickup date. You can also reach us through our contact page or learn more about EcoScrap.