Can you drop metal off at a transfer station or waste facility, and what does it cost?
Short answer: Most transfer stations and waste facilities accept scrap metal, often in a dedicated area, and metal is commonly accepted for free or at a reduced charge compared with general waste, but rules, opening hours and fees differ by facility, so check the facility's website or call before you load up, and expect restrictions on gas cylinders, batteries and other hazardous items.
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List Free →What a facility usually takes
A separate metal area is common, and clean metal is often handled more cheaply than mixed waste.
What to check first
Opening hours, vehicle and load limits, whether you need to separate metals and whether there is any charge are worth confirming in advance.
What it does not do
A drop-off facility generally does not pay you for the metal, so for anything worth real money, selling it to a buyer is likely to return more.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade lets you see whether a load is worth selling before you decide to take it to a drop-off facility instead.
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