Take your scrap to the scrap yard!
If you have any unnecessary old appliances or other metal objects lying around the house, bring them to the OLMET scrap metal collection! You will quickly and profitably get rid of unnecessary metal waste.
We obtain non-ferrous steel scrap in scrap processing with the help of the company’s own scrap shredding line and DANIELI HENSCHEL press shear. Mechanically processed material has a defined chemical composition, permissible marginal impurities, dimensions and weight in accordance with the steelworks’ delivery standards. This makes the process of melting steel from processed scrap metal safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. As part of our activities, we also make containers available to our customers, by renting them for loading and collection of scrap metal waste.
What do we buy?
steel scrap: non-chargeable, processed scrap
Processed steel scrap is a clean material suitable for direct remelting.
Unprocessed scrap contains impurities and requires additional processing before use in steelmaking.
steel turnings
Steel chips are small fragments of metal produced during machining operations such as turning or milling. They are a by-product of steel machining processes.
cast iron scrap
We buy cast iron scrap in the form of tubs, radiators, castings, tools or industrial machine components. Cast iron scrap is one of the most frequently purchased raw materials – it is used for re-melting. According to the standard, scrap iron is an iron-carbon alloy with a carbon content of more than 2%.
non-ferrous scrap (non-ferrous metals)
Purchase of non-ferrous (non-ferrous) metals includes all metals except iron, e.g. aluminium, copper, zinc, brass, lead, bronze. For more information, please see our price list.
batteries, catalytic converters
We purchase used batteries and catalytic converters to recover metals (e.g. lead, platinum) and safely dispose of toxic components.
aluminium cans
Aluminium cans are a valuable secondary raw material. We buy aluminium cans in bulk and compressed form, retail and wholesale. Cans returned to us should be clean and dry.
Scrap price
The cost of scrap metal depends on many factors – mainly on the type, quality and quantity of scrap metal to be further processed. Better sales conditions can be obtained for bulk quantities of more than several tonnes of scrap.
Olmet scrap metal purchase – branches:
OLMET scrap metal collecting points are located in convenient locations in Silesia – in Tarnowskie Góry, Chorzów, Mszana and Rybnik. Join the group of our satisfied customers and find out how easy it is to turn your unnecessary scrap metal into cash.
CHORZÓW | MSZANA | RYBNIK | TARNOWSKIE GÓRY
Scrap collection and transport to the collection point
We have our own fleet of vehicles which let us carry out the transport of even the most unconventional items, including oversize transport as required.
As part of our activity, we also make containers available to our customers, by renting them for the time of loading and waste collection.
Why do we need the scrap metal for?
Scrap metal is the general name for metal objects intended for use in a recycling process. Scrap recycling involves the recovery and processing of scrap metal from finished products or structures and from post-production scrap metal by remelting them.
Scrap metal includes, for example, metal production waste, metal products not suitable for repair, structural elements from demolition, municipal metal waste, worn out cars (stripped of non-metallic elements, i.e. upholstery, seals, fluids, etc.), machinery, equipment and their parts, steel structures, etc.
Scrap recycling is all about saving natural resources. Recycling 1 ton of scrap saves 1.5 tons of ore, 0.5 tons of coke and other materials. Recycling scrap metal also reduces the amount of water used and wastewater discharged. In the metallurgical electric furnaces, 100% of the scrap is turned into steel with low CO2 emission.
OLMET processes up to 300,000 tons of scrap metal annually, resulting in annual savings of: 450,000 tons of ore and 150,000 tons of coke and other materials.
OLMET works with both individual customers and major companies in the country and abroad. We offer our trading partners purchase, processing and sale of steel scrap and non-ferrous metals. We guarantee the highest scrap metal prices, reliable material classification and professional customer service, as well as the possibility of individual price negotiations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 kg of aluminium cost to scrap?
We buy more than a dozen grades of aluminium. If you mean castings or aluminium sheets, this is 6.00 zł/kg (06.02.2025). You will find detailed information in our price list.
How much does 1kg of aluminium cans cost?
We buy aluminium cans for 5.50 zł/kg (06.02.2025).
How many cans do I need for 1kg of aluminium?
1 kg of aluminium cans is usually about 55 pieces.
How much does 1 kg of copper cost at a copper buying station?
The purchase price of copper is 30 PLN/kg (06.02.2025). You can find detailed information in our price list.
When is the best time to sell scrap?
With us, the price is always attractive, so any time is right.
How much will I get for a radiator at the scrap yard?
Assuming that we are talking about a cast iron radiator and one ‘rib’ weighs about 3 kg, we will probably get about 18 PLN for such a radiator with 6 ‘ribs’ (06.02.2025).
Is it legal to collect scrap metal?
Legal, useful and environmentally friendly, as long as the scrap metal does not come from theft and is delivered to a professional scrap metal collection point with a valid environmental decision.
What is the most expensive thing at the scrapyard?
To us? The employees, of course, especially women 🙂 And quite seriously, of course – precious metal scrap.
What is the most copper in?
Most copper is found in power and electrical components.
How much does a kg of scrap metal cost?
Enough to make it worthwhile to put your house in order 😉 For details on scrap metal prices, see our price list.
How much can you get for a fridge at scrap metal?
OLMET buys scrap white goods. We pay 0.06gr/1kg for complete white goods scrap (06.02.2025).
Do they accept washing machines at the scrap yard?
Yes, we do. We pay 0.06gr/1kg for complete white goods scrap (06.02.2025).
How much does a washing machine drum cost at the scrap yard?
Quotation on site, as the price depends on the type of drum.
How much can you get for a motor at scrap metal?
Quotation on site, as the price depends on the type of motor.
What items will they not accept at the scrap yard?
We don’t accept railway tracks, traction – we don’t want to be involved in a train derailment. Transport infrastructure items, railings, coins in circulation – not welcome either.