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Free scrap metal removal in Jackson, MS
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Jackson, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Jackson
Home › By item › Scrap metal › Jackson
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Jackson, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Jackson
2
bulk items with garbage on your second weekly collection day
TVs OK
televisions, radios, and toilets are on the city's bulk list
311
Jackson Solid Waste, to confirm appliances and anything beyond 2 items
Every route for scrap metal in Jackson, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Jackson guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Jackson, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Jackson bulk items with second-day garbage collection: scrap metal
FreeMetal household items count as bulk items, or go to a scrap yard.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with City of Jackson garbage collection.
How to schedule: No appointment. Jackson collects garbage twice a week; on your second collection day you can set out 2 bulk items and bagged leaves with your household garbage.
Limits: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list.
Set-out: At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
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 Jackson: 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 Jackson: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Jackson, MS provides solid waste services through the city Public Works Department, including curbside trash, recycling, and (separately scheduled) bulk item collection. Mississippi’s solid waste regulations are administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the Mississippi Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Regulations. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Jackson residents, free city services, donation programs, retailer haul-away, MDEQ-permitted self-haul facilities, and paid pickup when needed.
The Jackson rule for scrap metal: Metal household items count as bulk items, or go to a scrap yard.
Program basics: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list. At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
What the city will not take: Construction debris, hazardous waste, tires, and anything beyond 2 items. Large appliances with refrigerant should be confirmed with Solid Waste (311 or 601-960-1875) before set-out.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Jackson: Garbage Collection (bulk items on second collection day). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
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 Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
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 Jackson with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Jackson proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Jackson 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 Jackson: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Jackson pick up scrap metal for free?
Yes, as bulk items, or a scrap yard.
How much does paid scrap metal removal cost in Jackson?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single scrap metal pickup in Jackson starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
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 Jackson page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Jackson guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.