New Bern, North Carolina

Scrap metal removal
in New Bern.

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

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal

Special rules apply

Scrap metal is accepted at Craven County convenience sites, while the city bulk list covers appliances rather than loose metal loads.

City cost & eligibility
The county does not publish a per-load price for scrap metal at the convenience sites. Confirm acceptance and any charge at 252-636-6659.
When & how
Use a Craven County convenience site during its Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday hours, and arrive early enough to be unloaded by 6:20 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep loads within the site rules: no contractors or commercial waste, no tandem or double-axle trailers, no trailers longer than ten feet and no box trucks.
Convenience site rules and accepted itemsConvenience center locations and hours

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

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

City of New Bern Public Works Solid Waste Division

Craven County convenience sites and electronics program

The load is one the city refuses, such as electronics, scrap metal or construction debris, or the yard waste pile is larger than the city limits allow.

Cost & conditions
County sites publish sticker requirements for household garbage but no per-load price for recyclables, scrap metal or construction debris. Confirm at 252-636-6659.
Arrange it
Use a county convenience site Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and take electronics year round to Monette's at 4001 Old Cherry Point Road.

No contractors or commercial waste, no tandem or double-axle trailers, no trailers longer than ten feet, no box trucks, no hazardous waste, and no pallets or tires. Household garbage needs county trash stickers.

Review county convenience sites

Taking it somewhere yourself?

New Bern keeps most household material on the weekly city routes: sorted bulk piles, leaf and limb waste and tires that are off the rim. Electronics, scrap metal and construction debris are refused at the curb and belong at Craven County convenience sites, where contractors, box trucks, long or double-axle trailers, pallets and tires are all refused and household garbage needs county trash stickers. Yard waste beyond the city limits goes to the regional landfill. Residential collection guidelinesBulk waste servicesConvenience site rules and accepted itemsRegional landfill services and hours

County convenience center

Craven County Bridgeton Convenience Center

605 NC Highway 55 East, New Bern, NC 28560

Scrap metal delivered with the other accepted material.

No contractors or commercial waste, no tandem or double-axle trailers, no trailers longer than ten feet and no box trucks. Household garbage brought to the site needs county trash stickers.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with customers unloaded and off the property by 6:20 p.m.

Household garbage requires county trash stickers by volume, and the county does not publish a per-load price for the other accepted material. Confirm at 252-636-6659.

Check accepted items & visiting details

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 New Bern.

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 does scrap metal go in New Bern?

Craven County convenience sites accept scrap metal. Household garbage brought to a site needs county trash stickers, and the sites refuse contractors, tandem or double-axle trailers, box trucks, tires and pallets.Official guidance

What can I take to a Craven County convenience site?

The sites take mixed recyclables, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, scrap metal, yard waste within the limb limits, motor oil, batteries, bulk waste such as furniture and rugs, and construction and demolition material from non-contractors. Pallets, tires, contractors and commercial waste are refused, and household garbage needs county trash stickers.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