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Farmington, New Mexico
Scrap metal removal
in Farmington.
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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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.
(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
- 01Show us what is there.
Photos, amount and access.
- 02Know what is included.
Scope, preparation and price.
- 03Agree 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 quoteYour 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.
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.
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.
Describe the amount.
Include the approximate dimensions, piece count and any known weights.
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.
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The local disposal guide
What are your
local options?
Scrap metal removal in Farmington: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.
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Scrap metal
Accepted with preparationMetal and appliance recycling is free at the county convenience stations, and a local scrap dealer takes material outside the drop-off days.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. In-county customers at any of the twelve San Juan County convenience stations, where metal and appliance recycling is accepted free of charge. Commercial loads are refused.
- When & how
- Take the metal to a convenience station during its open hours, or call the scrap dealer the city lists.
- Get it ready
- Wheels without tires, bed frames, bumpers, hoods and similar steel go in the metal stream, and appliances must be empty with the doors removed. Construction and demolition debris, commercial loads and truck tires are refused.
The handoff matters
Right item.
Right place.
Match the item to its route first
Batteries, paint, bulbs and electronics go out in the collected kit rather than a cart, bulky items, green waste and white goods are booked with the hauler, and household loads use the monthly landfill allowance or a county convenience station.
Sanitation utility, contractor oversight, At Your Door and landfill allowanceLandfill, convenience station rates, limits and prohibited materialDumpster weekend, Christmas tree recycling and scrap metal referralFor 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.
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Before you book
A few things
worth knowing.
Scrap metal removal, from your photo request to the pickup plan in Farmington.
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 Farmington?
San Juan County convenience stations take metal and appliance recycling at no charge, including washers, dryers, hot water heaters, wheels without tires and miscellaneous steel. The city also lists Valley Scrap Metal on 505-598-5288 for scrap outside the drop-off days.Official guidance
Who collects the garbage in Farmington?
Waste Management collects under the city's agreement, and the city sanitation utility monitors the contractor's performance and acts as the liaison. The landfill and the twelve convenience stations are county facilities rather than city operations.Official guidance
How is residential collection billed?
The city code sets a monthly rate per single-family unit for solid waste and a separate monthly rate per unit for curbside recycling, with additional carts, overage and contamination charged separately, and the charge appears on the utility bill.Official guidance
What proof does the landfill ask for?
A valid photo ID and a current paper utility bill issued within 60 days showing a Farmington address, with the address or name on the bill matching the identification.Official guidance
How do I know when it is my recycling week?
Curbside recycling runs every other week on the same day as the regular trash collection, and the city publishes gold weeks and green weeks with a route map and an annual recycling calendar.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.