Mount Prospect, Illinois

Scrap metal removal
in Mount Prospect.

Have metal pieces or a scrap pile to clear? Text photos and pickup details for a custom quote. We confirm the material, access, price and scheduling before booking.

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Your pickup, reviewed by our team

Start with a photo.

Text us your scrap metal removal details. We’ll confirm what we can take, the price and the pickup plan.

  • The whole pileA wide photo and a close-up of the material.
  • The approximate amountDimensions, item count or a known weight.
  • Your ZIP code and accessWhere it sits and how we can reach it.
Text photos for a quote

(844) 879-0892 · Prefer to call?

Attach your photos in your messaging app. Your request becomes a booking only after the details are agreed.

From your pile to a plan

  1. 01
    Show us what is there.

    Photos, amount and access.

  2. 02
    Know what is included.

    Scope, preparation and price.

  3. 03
    Agree on the pickup.

    A confirmed plan before you commit.

A plan for your pile

Ready to stop working around that metal pile?

A few light pieces and a pile of heavy metal can look similar in a quick description. Show us what is there so the plan matches your pickup.

Text photos for a quote

Your quote

A quote based on what is actually there.

Send a photo of the whole pile and a close-up of the material. Include its approximate size, your ZIP code and a view of the access.

Loose metal and mixed pieces.

Show each type of material. Different shapes, weights and attached parts can change the handling needed.

Appliances have their own choices.

A complete washer, dryer or refrigerator should use its appliance option when it meets that listing’s scope. Do not book a scrap pile as an appliance.

Confirm before dismantling.

This quote starts with pickup of the material you show. It does not automatically include cutting, demolition, disconnection or indoor carrying.

Ready for pickup

A few details. A clearer answer.

Send these details together so our team can review the material, the amount and the route to it.

Wait for the team to confirm acceptance, preparation, price and timing. Sending photos does not create a booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Show the material.

    Photograph the whole pile and the different metals or objects in it. Mention sharp pieces, attached parts and any liquids or residue.

  2. Describe the amount.

    Include the approximate dimensions, piece count and any known weights.

  3. Show the pickup access.

    Include the location, ZIP code and a photo of the route from the street to the material. Mention stairs, gates, loading docks or limited access hours.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Scrap metal removal in Mount Prospect: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal

Special rules apply

The village names scrap metal as material that does not belong in the curbside recycling stream, and loose metal is not on the approved bulk item list.

City cost & eligibility
The village publishes no scrap metal rate and no metal acceptance rule. Confirm the item with Public Works at 847-870-5640 before it goes to the curb, and ask SWANCC at 847.724.9205 whether a self-haul load is accepted at the transfer station.
When & how
Call Public Works at 847-870-5640 with the metal item and its size before set-out, and use the regular collection day only if the village confirms that item. Metal is never placed in the recycling cart.
Get it ready
Cut or fold long pieces where you can, drain anything holding oil, fuel or refrigerant, tape or wrap sharp edges, and keep metal separate from the rest of the pile so the crew can inspect it.
Single family refuse, recycling and bulk item collection rules, the curbside set-out window, cart placement, white goods handling, brush and construction debris limits, special collections and the Christmas tree datesSolid Waste Newsletter 2025 with the electronics acceptable items list, the SWANCC weekly drop-off locations, the Glenview Transfer Station hours and rates, white goods handling, organics and bulk item schedules and the household hazardous waste listsRecycling programs page with the electronics drop-off location, Wednesday schedule and weekly item limit, plus the battery, bulb, styrofoam, plastic bag, textile and medication programs

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Appliances, electronics and paint run on their own routes

Appliances are an appointment with a fee paid on the pickup day, televisions, computers and other electronics go to the Wednesday drop-off at Public Works because Illinois bans them from landfill, and paint, solvents and chemicals belong at the appointment-only household hazardous waste collection rather than the cart or the bulk pile.

Single family refuse, recycling and bulk item collection rules, the curbside set-out window, cart placement, white goods handling, brush and construction debris limits, special collections and the Christmas tree datesRecycling programs page with the electronics drop-off location, Wednesday schedule and weekly item limit, plus the battery, bulb, styrofoam, plastic bag, textile and medication programsHousehold hazardous waste collection with the appointment-only event at Public Works, the eligible and ineligible item lists and the long-term Illinois facilities

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

See your pickup preparation

Choose what fits

Plan the
next step.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

Send photos of your pile for a quote and pickup plan.

Price
Confirm the quote for your exact items before booking.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
Text photos for a quote

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Mount Prospect runs the routes for this address through Republic Services, so most bulky items leave with the weekly truck: furniture, mattresses and box springs and the rest of the approved list go out beside the carts with no additional charge and no limit on the number of items. Appliances are an appointment with a fee paid on the pickup day, televisions, computers and other electronics go to the Wednesday drop-off at the Public Works Facility, and paint, solvents and chemicals belong at the appointment-only household hazardous waste collection. Residents who would rather self-haul can take refuse and debris to the SWANCC transfer station at 3 Providence Way in Des Plaines, which charges by weight with a minimum for small loads, takes major credit cards only, and refuses landscape waste, concrete and household hazardous waste. Single family refuse, recycling and bulk item collection rules, the curbside set-out window, cart placement, white goods handling, brush and construction debris limits, special collections and the Christmas tree datesSolid Waste Newsletter 2025 with the electronics acceptable items list, the SWANCC weekly drop-off locations, the Glenview Transfer Station hours and rates, white goods handling, organics and bulk item schedules and the household hazardous waste listsRecycling programs page with the electronics drop-off location, Wednesday schedule and weekly item limit, plus the battery, bulb, styrofoam, plastic bag, textile and medication programsHousehold hazardous waste collection with the appointment-only event at Public Works, the eligible and ineligible item lists and the long-term Illinois facilities

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Scrap metal removal, from your photo request to the pickup plan in Mount Prospect.

How do I request a scrap metal pickup quote?

Text photos to (844) 879-0892 with your ZIP code, approximate amount and access details. Show the whole pile and a closer view of the material. Our team will confirm the scope, quote and scheduling.

Do you buy scrap metal or pick it up for free?

This is a request for a paid removal quote, not a scrap-buying or free-collection offer. If you want to sell metal, ask a local recycler about its accepted materials and delivery requirements.

How much does scrap metal removal cost?

This service uses a custom quote. Send photos, the approximate amount, your ZIP code and access details. Our team confirms the scope and price before booking; there is no fixed-price catalog item for this pile.

Can you collect it today?

Tell our team your preferred day when you request the quote. Timing depends on the material, amount and access, and is confirmed with your quote. Sending photos does not reserve same-day pickup.

Where can I take scrap metal in Mount Prospect?

Loose scrap metal is not on the approved bulk item list, and the village names scrap metal as material that does not belong in the curbside recycling stream, so call Public Works at 847-870-5640 with the item first. The village points residents who self-haul to the SWANCC transfer station in Des Plaines, where acceptance of loose metal should be confirmed at 847.724.9205 before loading.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Let’s get your pickup figured out.

Send photos and your ZIP code. Our team will confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you commit.

Text photos for a quote