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Saginaw, Michigan

Scrap metal removal
in Saginaw.

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 Saginaw: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal

Accepted with preparation

Metal is accepted at the Convenience Station, and a metal yard in the city buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap by weight.

City cost & eligibility
The station takes metal at no charge with the monthly visit, while the yard buys material at its own posted rates, so confirm pricing and preparation before delivering scrap.
When & how
Use the station on the second Saturday of the month, or the yard Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Get it ready
Separate metals where you can, drain fluids from motor blocks, and remove non-metal attachments. Vehicle purchases require a title in the seller's name.
Convenience Station policy and accepted materialsSaginaw scrap yard location and hours

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Plan the monthly Convenience Station visit

The station opens on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works site on South Washington Avenue, and residents should be in line by 11:30 a.m. Bring a Michigan driver's license or ID, enter through the north gates off Holland Avenue, and remember that one vehicle and one trailer is the limit for a resident's monthly visit.

Convenience Station policy and accepted materials

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

A few ways
to get it gone.

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

With a new purchase

Scrap yard on North Washington

Ferrous and non-ferrous metal, appliances and vehicle bodies

Cost & conditions
The yard buys material at its own posted rates, so confirm current pricing and preparation requirements before you load.
Arrange it
Deliver during weekday business hours at 1011 N. Washington, entering from 1st Street.

A vehicle purchase requires a title in the seller's name, and material outside the published grades should be confirmed first.

Rifkin Scrap Iron & Metal

Mid Michigan Waste Authority

Household hazardous special waste days

Problem chemicals, paint, automotive fluids and electronic waste

Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to residents of Saginaw County, Bethany Township, the Village of Breckenridge and Wheeler Township; businesses, farms, schools and non-profits are not eligible.
Arrange it
MMWA coordinates appointment-only drop-off days from April through September. Residents must book a time with the authority before arriving.

The program runs seasonally and by appointment only, so check the current event list, and keep these materials out of the trash and the station load.

Mid Michigan Waste Authority special waste

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Self-hauling in Saginaw usually means the monthly Convenience Station visit, where city residents drop household rubbish, furniture, appliances, light demolition debris, metal and up to 10 tires in one vehicle and trailer load. Yard waste and brush have their own route through the city compost site during its April 1 through November 30 season, tires also go through the county mosquito commission each summer, and metal can go to a yard that buys scrap by weight. Convenience Station policy and accepted materialsAdopted fees and rates scheduleCounty tire collection office and hoursSaginaw scrap yard location and hours

Monthly resident drop-off

City of Saginaw Convenience Station

1435 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601

Household rubbish, light demolition debris, tires up to a limit of 10, appliances, furniture and metal.

City of Saginaw residents only, with a state driver's license or Michigan ID. Landlords are not served and buildings with five or more units are excluded. One dumping occurrence per resident each month covers one vehicle and one trailer, and trailers over 12 feet or box and enclosed trucks are refused.

Second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with residents in line by 11:30 a.m. Enter the Public Works lot through the north gates off Holland Avenue.

No charge. City of Saginaw resident with a state driver's license or Michigan ID, within the one vehicle and one trailer monthly limit that the station policy sets.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Scrap metal yard

Rifkin Scrap Iron & Metal Co.

1011 N. Washington, Saginaw, MI 48601

Ferrous metal including light and sheet iron, car bodies, appliances, cast iron, rebar, drained motor blocks, heavy machinery and structural steel, plus non-ferrous aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, insulated wire, lead, batteries and carbide.

Vehicle purchases require a title in the seller's name. Confirm the grade and any preparation the yard requires before delivering material outside the published list.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The entrance is off 1st Street.

The yard buys material at its own posted rates, so confirm current pricing before you load.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”

Mariella W.Google review

“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
Google5.0 / 5200+ reviewsAcross our profilesTrustpilot4.9 / 5224 reviewsTrustScore

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 Saginaw.

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.

Who buys scrap metal in Saginaw?

Rifkin Scrap Iron and Metal on North Washington buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including appliances, cast iron, rebar, structural steel, aluminum, brass, copper and insulated wire. The Convenience Station also accepts metal with your monthly visit.Official guidance

Who can use the Saginaw Convenience Station?

City of Saginaw residents who show a Michigan driver's license or ID. Landlords are not served, buildings of five or more units are excluded, and each resident gets one visit a month covering one vehicle and one trailer.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