Johnson City, Tennessee

Scrap metal removal
in Johnson City.

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

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal and metal items

Special rules apply

The only metal the City names on a route is the aluminum drink can in the recycling stream and the appliance group the Street Division collects, so loose scrap metal has to be confirmed.

City cost & eligibility
No city scrap metal collection or rate is published, so call the Street Division on 423-975-2700 and describe the item to find out whether it travels as an appliance on a scheduled pickup or needs a private scrap dealer.
When & how
Call the Street Division at 423-975-2700 before moving a large metal item, and use the recycling drop-off only for aluminum drink cans.
Get it ready
Drain any fuel or oil, remove glass, plastic and non-metal parts, and keep the item out of the garbage cart and off the curb until a route is confirmed. Keep aluminum drink cans separate for the recycling drop-off and do not mix loose metal with household garbage.
Recycling program, drop-off locations and electronicsSolid Waste and recycling frequently asked questions

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 Johnson City Solid Waste Services and Street Division

Street Division furniture and appliance pickup

A Johnson City household with furniture or an appliance that will not fit in the maroon cart.

Cost & conditions
The City publishes no fee for this pickup and takes the arrangement by phone, so call 423-975-2700 and confirm the terms before the items go out.
Arrange it
Call the Street Division at 423-975-2700, describe the items, and place them where the division directs on the day it assigns.

This is a separate appointment from the weekly garbage cart, and nothing set beside the cart is collected. Bulky material, metal items and appliances all have to be confirmed by phone first.

Read the solid waste FAQ

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Johnson City households haul electronics and small quantities of used oil to the Solid Waste Services Complex at 91 New Street on weekdays, and bulky furniture and appliances are scheduled with the Street Division on 423-975-2700 rather than dropped off. Building material, carpet and other heavy loads are not a city service, so the load goes to the Washington County Convenience Center on 423-753-1652 or the Iris Glen Environmental Center on 423-926-8375, and the City refers to the same sites for overflow and for items that are the household's own responsibility. Recycling program, drop-off locations and electronicsSolid Waste and recycling frequently asked questions

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 Johnson City.

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 Johnson City?

There is no published city scrap metal collection. The City names aluminum drink cans in the recycling stream and collects appliances through a Street Division appointment on 423-975-2700, so call that number with a description of the metal item to find out whether it can be scheduled or has to go to a private scrap dealer.Official guidance

What does it cost to remove a large item in Johnson City?

Solid Waste billing is set up with water service, so household garbage appears on that account, and an additional cart is bought outright with a yearly decal rather than rented. Furniture and appliance pickups are scheduled by phone with the Street Division, which quotes the arrangement, and the county sites that take building material and overflow set their own rates.Official guidance

Who handles Johnson City waste and where is the county involved?

Johnson City collects household garbage, recycling and brush with its own crews, with the cart, recycling drop-offs and electronics handled by Solid Waste Services on 423-975-2792 and furniture, appliance and brush work handled by the Street Department on 423-975-2700. Washington County operates the wider disposal sites, which is why building material and overflow loads are referred to the county convenience center and the Iris Glen Environmental Center.Official guidance

Where can I take something the city cart will not collect?

Electronics go to the E-Waste receptacle at 91 New Street on weekdays, and furniture or appliances are scheduled with the Street Division rather than dropped off. Building material, carpet and overflow that is the household's own responsibility go to the Washington County Convenience Center or the Iris Glen Environmental Center, and loose scrap metal has no published city route, so call 423-975-2700 with a description before moving it.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