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Spring Cleanup (Mar 30-May 9, 2026) and Fall Cleanup: 6-week roll-off dumpster windows, free transfer station coupon included. Nothing collected outside carts year-round except seasonal cleanup. SUVSWD for HHW and electronics at suvswd.org.
Provo resource guide
Provo, Utah, at a glance: Spring Cleanup (Mar 30-May 9, 2026) and Fall Cleanup: 6-week roll-off dumpster windows, free transfer station coupon included. Nothing collected outside carts year-round except seasonal cleanup. SUVSWD for HHW and electronics at suvswd.org. This page pulls the Provo specifics for scrap metal out of our full Provo junk removal guide: what the city program accepts, where to donate, the prep that keeps a pickup from being skipped, and paid options when you need scrap metal gone this week.
Nobody should pay to get rid of metal. These are the routes, from zero effort to a small payout. Here is how each route works in Provo.
Provo Spring and Fall Cleanup (scrap metal)
Free, 6 weeks eachTwo cleanup windows per year provide roll-off dumpsters at multiple city locations, plus a free transfer station load coupon. The primary free path for bulk items in Provo.
Closest Provo by-item rule (“Refrigerator or appliance”): Seasonal cleanup dumpsters or SUVSWD transfer station (suvswd.org). Retailer haul-away. Freon recovery required.
Spring Cleanup 2026: March 30 - May 9, 2026. Roll-off dumpsters at Provo City Compost Yard and rotating neighborhood sites.
Fall Cleanup: Typically October to November (six-week window).
Required: Proof of residency: utility bill or driver’s license.
Free coupon: Both cleanups include a coupon for a free transfer station load. Fall Cleanup also includes 5 free leaf bag coupons.
Provo Compost Yard year-round
Free for residentsThe Provo City Compost Yard at 1625 S Industrial Pkwy is open year-round Fridays and Saturdays for recycling drop-off. Full compost services from March to November.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, weather dependent. Full compost services March to November; recycling-only December to February.
Required: Proof of residency: driver’s license or current Provo utility bill.
Donation pickup in Provo (usable scrap metal)
FreeUtah’s major thrift and donation network with multiple Utah Valley locations. The most established and accepted donation channel in the Provo/Orem area, accepting furniture, appliances, clothing, and household goods.
Schedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
Independent scrapper pickup
FreePost a photo and 'free scrap metal, curb pickup' on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Nextdoor and someone collects it, usually the same day in any metro. Appliances, grills, bed frames, patio furniture, water heaters, filing cabinets, exercise machines, and pipe all move this way. This is the right path when you want it gone and do not care about the few dollars.
Put it at the curb or driveway edge so no appointment is needed.
Remove propane tanks and batteries first; scrappers cannot take them to the yard.
Scrap yard drop-off (paid to you)
Paid by weightYards buy steel at a low per-pound rate and non-ferrous metals at much higher rates. Sorting aluminum cans, copper pipe and wire, brass fixtures, and stainless into separate bins before you go is what makes a trip worth it. Bring ID; most states require it.
Copper pays the most; plumbing pipe, stripped wire, and motor windings count.
Insulated wire pays less than stripped; strip only if you have a lot.
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 Provo: 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 Provo: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Provo, Utah takes a seasonal approach to bulk waste: Spring Cleanup (March to May) and Fall Cleanup each provide six weeks of roll-off dumpsters at multiple city locations for residents to drop off large items and bulk waste, with a free transfer station load coupon included. Provo has no appointment-based or automated curbside bulk pickup outside these seasonal windows. Year-round, everything must fit inside the cart. The South Utah Valley Solid Waste District handles HHW and electronics for the region. This guide covers disposal options for City of Provo residents.
Provo does not list scrap metal as a separate line in its bulk rules. The closest category in the city table is “Refrigerator or appliance”: Seasonal cleanup dumpsters or SUVSWD transfer station (suvswd.org). Retailer haul-away. Freon recovery required. Treat that as the starting point and confirm with the city program before set-out.
Hazardous and regulated components in Provo. The South Utah Valley Solid Waste District (SUVSWD) handles HHW and electronics for Provo and surrounding Utah Valley communities.
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 Provo households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Provo area.
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 Provo with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Provo proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Provo 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 Provo: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Provo pick up scrap metal for free?
Provo does not list scrap metal separately. The closest category in the city’s by-item rules is "Refrigerator or appliance": Seasonal cleanup dumpsters or SUVSWD transfer station (suvswd.org). Retailer haul-away. Freon recovery required. Confirm with the city program before set-out.
Where can I donate scrap metal in Provo?
Utah’s major thrift and donation network with multiple Utah Valley locations. The most established and accepted donation channel in the Provo/Orem area, accepting furniture, appliances, clothing, and household goods.
How much does paid scrap metal removal cost in Provo?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single scrap metal pickup in Provo starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Provo households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Provo area.
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 Provo page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Provo guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.