Scrap metal pickup & recycling service
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Skip the trip to the scrapyard. Get fast and reliable scrap metal removal.
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Professional scrap metal pickup at your doorstep
Got a pile of old metal taking up space in your garage, backyard, or job site? Don’t risk a flat tire or a strained back trying to haul it to a scrap yard yourself. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides professional, same-day scrap metal pickup and eco-friendly disposal. From rusty patio furniture to heavy industrial beams, we handle the loading, hauling, and recycling so you don’t have to. Just point, and we’ll make it disappear!
How our scrap metal disposal service works
In just 4 easy steps, you can reclaim your space, ready for endless possibilities.
Schedule appointment
- Book online or call us
- No deposit required
- Same-day service available
Get in-person estimate
- Two-person team
- Two-hour arrival window
- No obligation to proceed with the service
Watch us get to work
- Zero preparation needed
- We do all the heavy lifting
- We sweep up after
Responsible disposal
- Donation drop-off to local charities
- Recycling taken to local facilities
- We take care of all collecting and sorting
Common scrap metal materials & items we haul
We provide full-service pickup for all major types of scrap metal. Whether you have a pile of raw materials or bulky household items, we’ll haul it away for recycling.
- Steel & iron: Steel beams, rebar, iron fencing, cast iron tubs, and warehouse shelving.
- Copper & brass: Copper piping, electrical wiring, brass fixtures, and decorative ornaments.
- Aluminum: Siding, gutters, window frames, and patio furniture.
- Tin: Pots and pans, food and drink cans, electronics, and storage containers.
- Appliances (mixed metals): Washers & dryers, stoves, and refrigerators.
- Galvanized & sheet metal: Ductwork, roofing panels, and garden sheds.
Specialty items: Radiators, AC units, bicycle frames, and car rims.
Eco-friendly scrap metal recycling
At 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, we are committed to responsible disposal. We prioritize diverting the scrap metal we collect from landfills by delivering it to local recycling facilities where it can be processed and reused.
This approach helps reduce the need for invasive mining and lowers the energy required to manufacture new products. When we haul away your old appliances or renovation debris, we ensure these materials are given a second life in new manufacturing, supporting a more sustainable community with every pickup.
How much does scrap metal removal and recycling cost?
It’s based on how much space your junk takes up in the truck. It starts from our minimum charge of 1/8th of a truck all the way up to a full truckload. Since the price is based on volume, we need to see your items in person to give you an exact price. Call or book your free no-obligation estimate today!
We also offer single-item pricing if you only need to remove one item. For more details, visit our Pricing page.
If you have more than just metal to get rid of, we can take almost any non-hazardous item. For a full list, see our What We Take page.
Why choose us?
We provide fast, full-service junk removal to keep your home clutter-free.
Convenience
We offer same-day service and flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle.
Two-person team
A professional, licensed, and insured two-person team will arrive at your home in uniform, ready to handle all your junk removal needs.
No heavy lifting
We’ll handle all the lifting and loading, and even sweep up when we’re done, leaving your space spotless.
Free, no-obligation estimates
To make sure you get the most accurate price possible, we provide in-person estimates at your convenience.
Peace of mind
We give old items a new life by recycling the recyclables and donating the donatables to keep as much as possible out of the landfill.
24/7 phone support
Our customer service team is available 24/7 to answer any questions.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay for scrap metal?
We are a full-service junk removal company. While scrap metal has value, our fee covers the labor, insurance, fuel, and transportation required to remove the items from your property. You aren't just paying for disposal; you're paying for the convenience of not having to touch the metal yourself.
Why choose professional removal over a scrap yard?
Most people think they’ll make a fortune at the scrap yard, but the reality is often different, involving heavy labor, gas costs, and long wait times. Here is why homeowners and contractors choose our full-service removal:
- Full-service labor: We are fully insured to handle all heavy lifting and loading from anywhere on your property—no sorting or curbside moving required.
- Vehicle protection: Avoid truck rental costs and the risk of flat tires, scratches, or stains to your personal vehicle.
- We take it all: We take "mixed-material" items (like appliances and furniture) that traditional scrap yards often reject.
- No sorting required: We handle the tedious separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals so you don’t have to.
- Convenient scheduling: Skip the long wait lines at the yard with scheduled, same-day appointments that give you your weekend back.
We have locations across the U.S. to provide you with fast, local service wherever you are.
Are there any metals you don’t take?
We cannot accept items containing hazardous materials, such as mercury switches, radioactive materials, or sealed pressurized tanks (unless they are professionally decommissioned).
Can you remove heavy items like cast iron tubs or boilers?
Yes, our teams are equipped to handle heavy-duty metal.
Is there a minimum load size for metal pickup?
No job is too small! Whether it’s a single old appliance or a full-scale warehouse clear-out, we can handle any volume quickly and professionally.
Do I need to move the metal to the curb?
Not at all, our crew picks it up from wherever it's located.
Can I put scrap metal in recycling bins?
No. Scrap metals should not be put into the recycle bin as they can damage the sorting equipment at the local trash collection units. Scrap metals such as stainless steel pots, pans, broken appliances, iron waste, metal from construction scrap, heavy metal equipment, sharp metals, cans containing chemicals like paint, propane, mercury, motor oil, etc. should be carefully sorted and dropped off at a metal recycler’s facility.
However, all packaging metal such as food and drinks cans, sweet tins, cake tins, foil trays, aluminum wrapping foil, pet food tins, bottles, etc. can be recycled and can all go into the blue recycling bin. Check your local recycling guidelines to learn more about what can and can’t be recycled in your area.
What types of scrap metals can’t be recycled?
Not all scrap metal around your home can be recycled. Some of these metals include:
- Lead, found in cathode ray tubes in old TVs
- Radioactive metals like Plutonium and uranium
- Mercury, often found in fluorescent light tubes
- Motor oil and paint cans
- Propane gas tanks
- Certain car parts
These metals are often treated with harmful chemicals that could cause damage to the soil and the air once they’re broken down.
Don’t just take our word for it
Real customer reviews, typos and all ;)
Markel and Will came out and were amazing! They helped get rid of some hard stuff that we had trouble moving. They were super friendly and very professional and we would love for them to come back and help again when we need to get rid of some more junk in the future.
Antonio and Kevin were great to work with! They came out on a cold snowy evening and were so professional and kind! They were quick and hauled away items from our basement and other yard items. We were calling places to compare prices and they were the most responsive and fair company!
I needed some stuff picked up late on a Friday and 1-800-GOT-JUNK was able to make it happen in less than an hour. Holly showed up and loaded the truck up in no time at all. If you need something picked up with no hassle, give them a call.
We are a full-service junk removal company. While scrap metal has value, our fee covers the labor, insurance, fuel, and transportation required to remove the items from your property. You aren't just paying for disposal; you're paying for the convenience of not having to touch the metal yourself.
Most people think they’ll make a fortune at the scrap yard, but the reality is often different, involving heavy labor, gas costs, and long wait times. Here is why homeowners and contractors choose our full-service removal:
- Full-service labor: We are fully insured to handle all heavy lifting and loading from anywhere on your property—no sorting or curbside moving required.
- Vehicle protection: Avoid truck rental costs and the risk of flat tires, scratches, or stains to your personal vehicle.
- We take it all: We take "mixed-material" items (like appliances and furniture) that traditional scrap yards often reject.
- No sorting required: We handle the tedious separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals so you don’t have to.
- Convenient scheduling: Skip the long wait lines at the yard with scheduled, same-day appointments that give you your weekend back.
We have locations across the U.S. to provide you with fast, local service wherever you are.
We cannot accept items containing hazardous materials, such as mercury switches, radioactive materials, or sealed pressurized tanks (unless they are professionally decommissioned).
Yes, our teams are equipped to handle heavy-duty metal.
No job is too small! Whether it’s a single old appliance or a full-scale warehouse clear-out, we can handle any volume quickly and professionally.
Not at all, our crew picks it up from wherever it's located.
No. Scrap metals should not be put into the recycle bin as they can damage the sorting equipment at the local trash collection units. Scrap metals such as stainless steel pots, pans, broken appliances, iron waste, metal from construction scrap, heavy metal equipment, sharp metals, cans containing chemicals like paint, propane, mercury, motor oil, etc. should be carefully sorted and dropped off at a metal recycler’s facility.
However, all packaging metal such as food and drinks cans, sweet tins, cake tins, foil trays, aluminum wrapping foil, pet food tins, bottles, etc. can be recycled and can all go into the blue recycling bin. Check your local recycling guidelines to learn more about what can and can’t be recycled in your area.
Not all scrap metal around your home can be recycled. Some of these metals include:
- Lead, found in cathode ray tubes in old TVs
- Radioactive metals like Plutonium and uranium
- Mercury, often found in fluorescent light tubes
- Motor oil and paint cans
- Propane gas tanks
- Certain car parts
These metals are often treated with harmful chemicals that could cause damage to the soil and the air once they’re broken down.