NearMe lists 139 scrap yards and scrap metal dealers across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (52), Western Cape (17) and KwaZulu-Natal (14). 99% of these entries include a phone number and 55% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 139 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Mighty Scrapyard114 Blaauwberg St, Polokwane, Limpopo+27 15 293 2734 / Website / Directions
- Zakspeed Scrapyard6 2nd St, Matjhabeng, Free State+27 57 357 2222 / Website / Directions
- Maningi Scrap MetalsPretoria Main Rd &, Florence Moposho Street, Alexandra, Gauteng011 555 1900 / Website / Directions
- Ace Auto Scrapyard14 Brass St, Brackenfell, Western Cape+27 21 981 4718 / Website / Directions
- Scrappy's Scrap Metals58 Kimberley Rd, North End, East London, Eastern Cape043 722 1747 / Website / Directions
- Kenter Group38A Stella Road, Milnerton, Western Cape021 552 7803 / Website / Directions
- Zabalaza Auto Centre and Scrapyard54 Marconi Dr, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal+27 61 425 1478 / Directions
- Hencor Motor Scrapyard1 Delfos Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng016 986 0100 / Directions
- Vendicks Motor Scrapyard and Spares21 Gaisford St, JB Marks, North West+27 82 454 5984 / Directions
- Ace Auto Scrapyard4 4th Ave, Springs, Gauteng+27 11 811 5855 / Website / Directions
- I-Scrap18 Hugo St, Krugersdorp, Gauteng+27 81 383 7944 / Website / Directions
- Skorokoro-Recycling16 Tanjovan Street, Randburg North, Gauteng082 558 7444 / Website / Directions
- The Scrappers Village38 Harris Ave, Edenvale, Gauteng+27 84 941 3814 / Website / Directions
- MRS Scrap Holdings4 Price St, eMalahleni, Mpumalanga+27 13 690 3676 / Website / Directions
- Noordwes Scrapyard Auto Spares8 Goud St, Stilfontein, North West+27 63 673 4571 / Website / Directions
- Trio Scrap metals17A Telford St, Vereeniging, Gauteng+27 83 985 6571 / Website / Directions
- A N Metals Scrap Buyers258 Slegtkamp Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria, Gauteng012 379 2392 / Directions
- Mega City Motor Scrapyard27 Randfontein Road Cnr, Nick Toomey Blvd, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 11 763 8145 / Website / Directions
- Avery Scrap Metal and Glass Recyclers30 Mill St, Bloemfontein, Free State+27 51 435 1584 / Directions
- Electron Motor Scrapyard36 Corner Meson And, Neutron Rd, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 613 3415 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The scrap yards and scrap metal dealers we hold are spread across 82 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Tshwane (5), Johannesburg (5), Polokwane (5), Matjhabeng (5), Benoni (5) and Germiston (4).
Scrap yards and scrap metal dealers by province
How the 139 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 52 | Johannesburg (5), Benoni (5) and Tshwane (5) |
| Western Cape | 17 | George (4), Cape Town (3) and Mossel Bay (3) |
| North West | 14 | Klerksdorp (3), Lichtenburg (2) and JB Marks (2) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 14 | Pinetown (2), Isipingo (2) and Durban (2) |
| Eastern Cape | 8 | Gqeberha (4), Jeffreys Bay (1) and Uitenhage (1) |
| Free State | 8 | Matjhabeng (5), Bloemfontein (1) and Virginia (1) |
| Limpopo | 7 | Polokwane (5), Tzaneen (1) and Burgersfort (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 6 | eMalahleni (2), Witbank (1) and Bethal (1) |
| Northern Cape | 4 | Upington (2), ǁKhara Hais Local Municipality (1) and Kimberley (1) |
9 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 139 entries, 99% list a phone number, 55% a website and 99% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many scrap yards and scrap metal dealers does NearMe list?
We have 139 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (52).
Which towns have the most scrap yards and scrap metal dealers?
In our listings, Tshwane (5), Johannesburg (5) and Polokwane (5) have the most entries.
How many scrap yards and scrap metal dealers are there in Gauteng?
We have 52 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (5), Benoni (5) and Tshwane (5).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.