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Hickory, North Carolina

Scrap metal removal
in Hickory.

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.
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(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.

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

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal

Special rules apply

Scrap metal is on the city's list of items that must stay out of the blue recycling rollout, and no curbside scrap metal route is published. Catawba County recycles scrap metal at the Rocky Ford Road convenience center and takes white goods and bulk metal at the Blackburn Landfill.

City cost & eligibility
Hickory publishes no scrap metal pickup price, and its fee schedule prices bulky and loose curb items rather than a named metal item. The county drop-off routes are the priced ones, so confirm the city route with Public Services at (828) 323-7500 and the drop-off with the landfill at (704) 462-1348.
When & how
Ask Public Services at (828) 323-7500 whether a metal item can ride the bulky pass. The county alternatives are the Rocky Ford Road convenience center in Newton, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Blackburn Landfill.
Get it ready
Remove and keep a propane tank from a gas grill, because a tank is handled separately and is not scrap metal. Keep metal out of the blue recycling rollout, where the city lists scrap metal as a prohibited item, and describe anything with a motor or refrigerant to the person taking the request.
Sanitation Division page covering weekly garbage, the same-day bulky and yard waste passes, the Thursday appliance call-in pickup, rollout set-out rules and the recycling rolloutConvenience center page with the five staffed sites, their addresses and hours, the bagged garbage requirement, the bulky waste acceptance for furniture and mattresses and how a load is pricedRecycling and waste reduction page with the landfill bans on appliances, electronics, tires and oil, the free resident drop-off routes and the Hickory television donation program

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Bulky items wait at the curb with clearance around the rollouts

Bulky items are placed at the curb and the city asks that they sit where proper clearance is kept around the rollout containers and the yard waste, so crews can reach each pile. Keep a furniture pile separate from appliances, screens, tires and renovation material, and keep the pile off any storm drain or sidewalk. The bulky collection runs on the same day as the regular garbage run, in a separate pass.

Sanitation Division page covering weekly garbage, the same-day bulky and yard waste passes, the Thursday appliance call-in pickup, rollout set-out rules and the recycling rolloutAdopted fee schedule with the solid waste and sanitation rate table and the special handling charge headings for bulky, junk and other loose items placed at the curb

Appliances are call-in only and run on a Thursday pickup

Appliances never join the ordinary bulky pile in Hickory. They are collected on a call-in basis only, and the city runs a special pickup for them on Thursdays, so the resident has to call Public Services at (828) 323-7500 first. Empty the unit, remove the refrigerator or freezer doors, and say whether the appliance still holds refrigerant.

Sanitation Division page covering weekly garbage, the same-day bulky and yard waste passes, the Thursday appliance call-in pickup, rollout set-out rules and the recycling rolloutRecycling and waste reduction page with the landfill bans on appliances, electronics, tires and oil, the free resident drop-off routes and the Hickory television donation program

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 Hickory Public Services Sanitation Division, with Catawba County Solid Waste and Republic Services

Drive the load to a Catawba County convenience center

A household that would rather take a mattress, furniture, an appliance or scrap metal to a staffed county site instead of waiting for the curbside pass.

Cost & conditions
An attendant sorts and prices each drop, and the county charges by the bag or by the size of the truck or trailer load, so the amount for a mattress or a furniture piece is set on site. Call Republic Services at (828) 256-2158 with a question about a specific site.
Arrange it
Take the load to one of the five staffed centers during its published hours; the Blackburn site at 3864 Rocky Ford Road in Newton is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recycling is free at the centers.

Household garbage has to be bagged, bulky waste carries a fee, and appliances and scrap metal are taken at the Rocky Ford Road site rather than at every center. Loads larger than a pickup are sent on to the landfill.

Open the Catawba County convenience center page

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Self-hauling a Hickory load means driving west to Newton. The Blackburn Landfill at 4017 Rocky Ford Road takes municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, wood and yard material, tires and separated clean asphalt, brick, block and concrete, and it runs free residential drop-offs for electronics, televisions, paint and household batteries; a safety vest is required on site and each load is weighed. The staffed convenience centers are the cheaper stop for a mattress, a chair or a bagged load, and the Blackburn site at 3864 Rocky Ford Road, just down the road from the landfill, is also the one that takes appliances and scrap metal. Every one of these stops prices by weight or by the load, so call the landfill at (704) 462-1348 or Republic Services at (828) 256-2158 before a trip if the amount matters. Hickory's own drop-offs are smaller: the recycling convenience center on 9th Ave NE beside Fire Station #2 and the solid waste transfer station at 1050 1st Ave SW both take recyclables, and the transfer station also takes used motor oil and antifreeze. Blackburn Landfill page with the Rocky Ford Road address, the weekday and Saturday hours, the tire rule, the free resident paint and electronics collection and the hazardous waste eventsConvenience center page with the five staffed sites, their addresses and hours, the bagged garbage requirement, the bulky waste acceptance for furniture and mattresses and how a load is pricedSolid waste disposal fee schedule for the landfill covering per-ton municipal solid waste, other waste, wood and yard material, scrap tires and the no-charge state-banned materials listResidential curbside recycling page with the every-other-week A and B schedules, the two city drop-off centers, their hours and the materials each one takes

County landfill and free residential electronics, paint and battery drop

Blackburn Landfill

4017 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658

Municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, separated clean asphalt, brick, block and concrete, clean natural wood, ground brush, limbs and trees, loose grass and leaves, scrap tires from residents, white goods and appliances, household batteries, latex and oil based paint and a full range of electronics from residents.

County facility with per-ton pricing and weighing. A safety vest is required on site, loads must be covered or secured, unloading after hours is charged, and the residential paint and electronics service takes no business waste. The landfill page prints an 8 a.m. weekday opening while the fee schedule prints 7 a.m., so confirm the gate time.

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., closed Sunday; the residential electronics and paint area is published as open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The landfill prices loads by weight, and the landfill page and the adopted fee schedule print different per-ton amounts for municipal solid waste, so confirm the material and the current amount at (704) 462-1348. Clean separated asphalt, brick, block and concrete, residential paint and residential electronics and televisions are listed at no charge.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Staffed county drop-off for bulky waste, appliances, scrap metal and recycling

Blackburn Convenience Center

3864 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658

Bagged household garbage, bulky waste such as furniture, chairs and mattresses, appliances and scrap metal, antifreeze, cooking oil, motor oil and filters, and the same recyclables the county curbside program takes.

A staffed drop-off site and not the landfill next door, so do not drive heavy loads to this address. Household garbage must be bagged, an attendant sorts and prices each drop, bulky waste carries a fee, and loads larger than a pickup are sent on to the landfill.

Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on the published county holidays.

The attendant prices each drop by the bag or by the size of the truck or trailer load, and recyclables are free, so the amount for a mattress or a furniture piece is set on site. Call Republic Services at (828) 256-2158 with a question about the site.

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
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Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

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

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.

Will the city pick up a grill, bike or other scrap metal?

The city does not publish a curbside scrap metal route and keeps scrap metal out of the blue recycling rollout, so ask Public Services at (828) 323-7500 whether the item can ride the bulky pass. The reliable local routes are the Rocky Ford Road convenience center in Newton, which takes scrap metal, and the Blackburn Landfill, which recycles white goods and bulk metal.Official guidance

Who handles what inside Hickory and what does the county take?

The City of Hickory Public Services Sanitation Division serves waste generators inside the city limits, running garbage, recycling, yard waste and the bulky pass. Catawba County runs the Blackburn Landfill, the five staffed convenience centers and the county curbside franchise through Republic Services, and those county sites are where renovation material, scrap metal, tires, appliances and electronics go when the city route does not cover them.Official guidance

How much does a Catawba County convenience center charge?

An attendant sorts and prices each drop, charging by the bag or by the size of the truck or trailer load, so the amount depends on what you bring. Recyclables are free, bulky waste such as furniture, chairs and mattresses carries a fee, appliances and scrap metal are taken at the Rocky Ford Road site in Newton, and loads larger than a pickup are sent on to the landfill.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.

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