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A public resource guide
Free scrap metal removal in Henderson, NV
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Henderson, verified October 2026.
Checked against Republic Services
Home › By item › Scrap metal › Henderson
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Henderson, verified October 2026.
Checked against Republic Services
Every 2 weeks
bulk collection on your scheduled day
6 ft
maximum item length for bulk pickup
Free
TV and electronics drop-off at the Henderson Transfer Station, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Every route for scrap metal in Henderson, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Henderson guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Henderson, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Republic Services bulk item collection (City of Henderson): scrap metal
FreeMetal household items go out on bulk day, or to a scrap yard.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with Republic Services residential collection in Henderson. Apartments use their property's dumpster service.
How to schedule: No appointment. Bulk items are collected on a scheduled bulk day every other week; look up your address at republicservices.com or call 702-735-5151. Freon appliances need a separate scheduled appliance pickup through Republic, which may carry a fee. Henderson residents with a Republic account can also self-haul to the Henderson Transfer Station.
Limits: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Henderson: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering scrap metal, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Henderson: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Henderson, Nevada (Las Vegas metro, #55 nationally) is served by Republic Services of Southern Nevada under franchise agreement, the same provider serving Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. Republic serves over 320,000 Henderson residents across Green Valley, Anthem, Lake Las Vegas, Cadence, Inspirada, MacDonald Ranch, and historic Henderson. Bulk waste is collected bi-weekly (every other week) on the same day as your regular trash and recycling, with strict prep rules: furniture with fabric must be wrapped in plastic, mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic for sanitation, and only one major appliance per service day. Refrigerators and freezers require professional refrigerant removal with certification tag. Solid waste collection is mandatory under Henderson Municipal Code 5.17.220. The Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive is open 7 days/week 7 AM-3 PM. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Henderson residents.
The Henderson rule for scrap metal: Metal household items go out on bulk day, or to a scrap yard.
Program basics: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day. At the curb by 6 a.m. on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
What the city will not take: Refrigerators and anything containing Freon (separate paid appliance pickup), tires, electronics, hazardous waste, construction debris, and items over 6 feet.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Republic Services of Southern Nevada (City of Henderson franchise): bulk service and transfer stations. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Henderson. Henderson and Clark County operate a joint HHW and electronics program with rotating Wednesday to Saturday schedules between two locations. Always confirm which location is open before visiting.
Why scrap metal are different from ordinary bulk. Most household scrap is mixed. An appliance is a steel shell around a copper motor and aluminum fins; a bike is a steel or aluminum frame with rubber and plastic. Yards accept mixed items at the steel rate, so sorting pays only if you have enough non-ferrous metal to make it worth the time. A magnet and ten minutes usually tells you.
Three mistakes that get scrap metal left at the curb:
Paid options barely exist for metal, except when the metal is attached to things that are not metal.
Mixed loads to a transfer station
$20 to $60If metal is mixed into a larger cleanout, transfer stations charge by weight for the whole load. Pull the metal out first and give it to a scrapper; it reduces the fee and keeps metal out of the landfill.
Most transfer stations have a free metal pile. Ask before you tip.
LoadUp paid scrap metal pickup
$80+For Henderson households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (unwrapped fabric furniture, non-tagged refrigerators, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas metro for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your scrap metal. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book scrap metal pickup in Henderson with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Henderson proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Henderson junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national scrap metal disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Henderson: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Henderson pick up scrap metal for free?
Yes, on your bulk day, or a scrap yard.
How much does paid scrap metal removal cost in Henderson?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single scrap metal pickup in Henderson starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Henderson households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (unwrapped fabric furniture, non-tagged refrigerators, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas metro for upfront-priced pickup.
Will someone pick up scrap metal for free?
Yes. Independent scrappers in every metro collect appliances, grills, frames, and other metal from the curb free, usually the same day you post it, because they sell it by weight. Many city bulk programs also collect metal.
How much does a scrap yard pay?
Steel pays a few cents per pound; a washer or water heater might bring a few dollars. Aluminum pays several times more, and copper and brass pay the most, often a few dollars per pound. Prices change weekly with commodity markets.
How do I tell what kind of metal I have?
Use a magnet. If it sticks, the metal is ferrous (steel or iron) and pays the base rate. If it does not, it is aluminum, copper, brass, or stainless and worth sorting out. Copper is reddish, brass is yellow, aluminum is light and silver, stainless is heavy and silver.
Can I scrap a refrigerator or air conditioner?
Yes, but the refrigerant must be recovered first by a certified technician or by the yard if it has recovery equipment. Do not cut the lines. Many yards accept sealed units and recover the gas themselves; call first.
Is this Henderson page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Henderson guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.