Do not place scrap metal in your curbside recycling. Placing scrap metal in with your curbside items is dangerous to the recycling plant and the workers.
Recycle car parts, metal cord and rope, and scrap pieces at a local yard. Appliances and hot water tanks can also be recycled at a scrap yard. There may be a small fee to remove Freon from refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
Some communities have a scrap metal drop-off for residents. Check with your community.
The Dry Cleaning Institute has a list of places that recycle metal hangers. For details, see their
website.
There are also hauling companies willing to pick up and haul away your scrap items. Earn a rebate for the metal. For a list of scrap metal recyclers, residents and businesses should see our Business Recycling Directory.