Scrap Metal Recycling & Pick Up

Scrap metal is a hot commodity in the recycling industry. People dedicate their entire day to scalping scrap metal because it fetches a hefty price. Scrap metal prices are at their highest level in a decade. A pound of metal can fetch as much as $0.40. Considering the high volume of scrap metal scalpers, freebies are difficult to come by.

While scrap metal is in high demand, disposal is generally not an issue. However, some property owners have encountered disposal issues for heavy loads. Most metal scrap comes from fully-assembled items, such as electrical wiring, hand tools, machinery, vehicles, outdoor furniture, garage doors, plumbing pipes, and HVAC units. The item must be fully disassembled before scrap metal yards will accept it.

Home Renovation Scrap Metal Pickup

Our junk pickup service includes home restoration scrap metal. We pick up fully assembled metal items, so there is no need for customers to break them down. We accept all kinds of metal scrap for removal and disposal. We take one piece and multiple pieces in the same load.

What Factors Determine The Cost Of Renovation Scrap Metal Removal?

The total weight, type of scrap metal, location, and removal and disposal methods determine the cost. We recommend a free estimate to ensure fair pricing.

We customize the junk removal strategy per the client’s needs and preferences. All special removal and disposal requests are included in the contractual agreement.

FAQs – Renovation Scrap Metal Removal Service

Is Scrap Metal Removal Available in Seattle?

Our junk removal company services all 78 neighborhoods in the City of Seattle. We have customers in Northgate, Lake City, Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill, Belltown, Ballard, Columbia City, Ravenna, Magnolia, Fremont, Delridge, Alki, Arbor Heights, and more.

What Are Your Business Hours In Seattle, Washington?

Our Seattle office is open Monday through Friday. We generally do not offer weekend scrap metal removal because landfills and recycling centers are closed.

Is Same-Day Scrap Metal Pickup Available?

We do offer same-day junk pickup and removal, Monday through Friday.

Who Is Eligible For Scrap Metal Pickup?

Anyone residing in Seattle has access to our junk removal services.

Do Customers Need To Be Present For Scrap Metal Pickup?

No, there is no need for the client to be present when the junk removal picks up the metal scrap. However, the scrap metal must be accessible from the driveway.

What Type Of Scrap Metal Do You Pick Up?

We remove and dispose of all kinds of metal, including:

Can Scrap Metal Be Disposed Of In Household Recycling Bins?

Scrap metal should not be placed in household recycling bins. Waste management companies only accept aluminum foil, aerosol hairspray cans, tin soda cans, aluminum ham containers, tin foil pans, and metal vegetable and fruit cans.

Renovation scrap metal is not eligible for household waste recycling. These large items must be taken to a local recycling drop-off site.

How Is Renovation Scrap Metal Recycled?

Old appliances, cars, HVAC units, water heaters, electrical wiring, power tools, machinery, and other products containing metal must be broken down before being recycled.

Scrap metal is melted down and distributed to various manufacturing facilities. Recycled metal is utilized in the manufacturing of new cars, plumbing fixtures, appliances, HVAC ductwork, outdoor furniture, slides, merry-go-rounds, swing sets, computers, and fencing.

Non-Recyclable Scrap Metal List

Contrary to belief, not all types of metal are recyclable.

Mercury-based metals
Metal containing dangerous chemicals
Radioactive metals
Uranium
Plutonium
Lead (metal lead paint cans)
Automotive components exposed to antifreeze and motor oils

Why Do Environmentalists Recommend Scrap Metal Recycling?

Scrap metal is not biodegradable, meaning it could take a century or longer to break down. Disposing of metal debris in landfill is not recommended or legal in some states.

Scrap metal recycling has a broad range of benefits. It is a great way to earn extra cash, save the environment by keeping scrap metal out of landfills and help minimize the manufacturing costs of new metal products.

Do Recycling Centers Accept Metal Paint Cans?

Yes, paint cans are fully recyclable, excluding the lid. Environmentalists recommend thoroughly cleaning out empty paint cans before transporting them to a local recycling center. Scrap out the remaining paint and dispose of it properly.

Aluminum aerosol paint cans are also recyclable. Drop off all aerosol paint cans at a recycling site to keep them out of landfills.

Metals Approved For Junk Removal

Steel – Old refrigerators, automotive parts, machinery, cook stoves, siding, building frames, and garage doors
Cast Iron – Kitchen sinks, bathtubs, bed frames, skillets, pots, Dutch ovens, and bakeware
Aluminum – Siding, bicycle frames, kitchen utensils, toys, window & door frames, appliances, siding, underpinning, pots, pans, laptop components, and flat-screen televisions
Tin – Food containers, automotive components, electrical fixtures, pans, pots, bicycle frames, cellphone parts, and soda cans

How Our Renovation Scrap Metal Removal Works?

A certified technician inspects the scrap metal to ensure fair pricing and determine the best removal and disposal strategy
All parties sign the contractual agreement
A junk removal team picks up the scrap metal
The scrap metal is transported to a recycling center or a scrap metal yard
Metal appliances, HVAC units, electronic devices, and automotive parts can be donated to local charities and repair shops

If you have any other junk removal issues please check out other services.

Scrap metal removal takes less than an hour for small loads. Extra time must be factored in for medium- and large-sized loads. Loading equipment may be needed for heavy items.

Our goal is to opt for the greenest disposal method. Recycling is more common for scrap metal. Customers are advised to sell their metal scrap to a local scrap yard. Pricing varies on the type of metal. For example, aluminum pricing is about $0.72 per pound. Scrap yards accept mixed metal as well.

Our junk removal team has more than a decade of combined experience in the industry. Every restoration scrap metal job is customized to ensure fair pricing and the highest level of efficiency from start to finish.

Contact our Seattle customer support today to schedule a free scrap metal removal estimate. We offer emergency, same-day, and scheduled appointments, Monday through Friday.