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A public resource guide
Free scrap metal removal in Syracuse, NY
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Syracuse, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Syracuse DPW
Home › By item › Scrap metal › Syracuse
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of scrap metal in Syracuse, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Syracuse DPW
4
bulk collections per household per calendar year, scheduled 2 days ahead at 315-448-2489
2 cu yd
maximum per setout, items under 50 pounds
4
tires per calendar year with a bulk setout
Every route for scrap metal in Syracuse, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Syracuse guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Syracuse, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Syracuse bulk item collection by request: scrap metal
Free, with a step firstMetal items under 50 pounds can be requested; scrap yards take any metal free.
Who qualifies: Homes and apartments with City of Syracuse DPW trash collection.
How to schedule: Call Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489) at least two days ahead to request a bulk setout. Each household gets 4 bulk collections per calendar year, free.
Limits: 4 collections a year. Each setout no more than 2 cubic yards (a washer and dryer side by side), items under 50 pounds. Up to 4 tires per calendar year.
Set-out: At the curb on your scheduled collection day after your request is confirmed, separate from carts.
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 Syracuse: 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 Syracuse: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Syracuse, New York provides 4 free bulk trash collections per year through a scheduled appointment system via Cityline. Items must fit within a 2-cubic-yard area, and acceptable items include carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses, and up to 4 residential tires per year. New York State’s e-waste ban applies, with electronics going to Onondaga County drop-off sites. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Syracuse residents.
The Syracuse rule for scrap metal: Metal items under 50 pounds can be requested; scrap yards take any metal free.
Program basics: 4 collections a year. Each setout no more than 2 cubic yards (a washer and dryer side by side), items under 50 pounds. Up to 4 tires per calendar year. At the curb on your scheduled collection day after your request is confirmed, separate from carts.
What the city will not take: Electronics (banned from New York trash; OCRRA drop-off sites), household hazardous waste, construction debris, and items over 50 pounds or 2 cubic yards.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Syracuse DPW: Bulk Item Disposal. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Syracuse. Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) manages HHW disposal for Syracuse and surrounding municipalities. Visit ocrra.org or call (315) 453-2866 for current HHW collection event dates and locations. Auto parts stores accept motor oil and batteries free year-round.
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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Syracuse proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Syracuse 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 Syracuse: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Syracuse pick up scrap metal for free?
By request, or a scrap yard.
How much does paid scrap metal removal cost in Syracuse?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single scrap metal pickup in Syracuse starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Syracuse guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.