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A public resource guide
Free scrap metal removal in Mesa, AZ
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Mesa, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Mesa
Home › By item › Scrap metal › Mesa
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Mesa, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Mesa
$29+
per load for a scheduled bulk item pickup, scaling with volume
$31
trip charge if items are not out when the crew arrives
Free
Household Hazardous Materials facility for tires, electronics, and chemicals, Wed to Sat mornings
Every route for scrap metal in Mesa, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Mesa guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Mesa, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Mesa bulk item pickup (fee-based, by appointment): scrap metal
City pickup, from about $29 per loadMetal items go on a paid pickup, but scrap yards take metal free.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Mesa trash service. Mesa does not run a free scheduled bulk program; pickups are by appointment for a fee that starts around $29 per load and rises with volume.
How to schedule: Schedule online at mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-6789. Set items at the end of your driveway after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day; a $31 trip charge applies if the crew arrives and nothing is out. Appliances use a separate Appliance Recycling pickup (about $19 per appliance).
Limits: Bundled or single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible. Fees scale with load size.
Set-out: End of the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk, between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on the day.
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 Mesa: 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 Mesa: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Mesa, Arizona is the 37th largest city in the U.S. and operates one of the more distinctive municipal waste programs in the Phoenix metro. Bulk pickup is fee-based, with paid load pickup at $29 per load for Mesa customers ($37.59 for non-Mesa), scheduled by appointment via (480) 644-6789. Mesa is unique among large U.S. cities for collecting trash, recycling, and yard waste on every holiday with no delays. Mesa also accepts glass curbside in the blue barrel, unlike Phoenix metro neighbors. The Household Hazardous Materials Facility at 2412 N. Center Street handles HHW free for Mesa residents Wed to Sat. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Mesa residents.
The Mesa rule for scrap metal: Metal items go on a paid pickup, but scrap yards take metal free.
Program basics: Bundled or single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible. Fees scale with load size. End of the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk, between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on the day.
What the city will not take: Appliances (including microwaves), construction and remodeling materials (cabinets, sinks, tubs, doors, lumber, tile, drywall), tires, hazardous waste, liquids, and items over 60 pounds.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Mesa: Bulk Item Collection Program. 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 Mesa households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Phoenix 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 Mesa with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Mesa proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Mesa 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 Mesa: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Mesa pick up scrap metal for free?
Free at a scrap yard. Paid bulk pickup otherwise.
How much does paid scrap metal removal cost in Mesa?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single scrap metal pickup in Mesa starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Mesa households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Phoenix 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 Mesa page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Mesa guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.