Scrap Metal Recycling in Clovis, CA

Scrap metal such as metal pipe (10 ft or less) and car parts with fluids removed goes in the metal pile at Clovis's free twice-yearly Community Clean-Up.

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Metal items such as metal pipe up to 10 ft and metal car parts (fluids removed) go in the metal pile. (Community Clean-Up Debris Rules (PDF) (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Clovis

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ClovisNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Clovis Community Clean-Up (semi-annual curbside bulk pickup)City service · ClovisClovis residentsA detail isn’t confirmedFree
How it works
Free curbside bulk pickup twice a year (spring cycle January to June, fall cycle July to December) for single-family homes with City of Clovis trash service; up to 6 cubic yards per pickup, sorted into greenwaste, metal and other debris. Pickup dates are on the City map and mailed fliers.
Cost & rules
- Twice a year for single-family homes with City trash service; up to 6 cubic yards; set out no more than 2 weeks before and by 6 a.m. on your scheduled day.
- Separate piles into greenwaste, metal and other debris; no alley pickup.
- Before you go: Metal pipe 10 ft or shorter; remove fluids from car parts.
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Before you go

Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

More about scrap metal

California rules

Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Source: California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Community Clean-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Clovis
- Available to single-family residences that receive City of Clovis trash services; free, twice per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Debris must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day and no more than 2 weeks before it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Community Clean-Up Debris Rules (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Clovis
- Each residence may set out no more than 6 cubic yards twice per year; more incurs costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Debris must be separated into greenwaste, metal and other debris piles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal items such as metal pipe up to 10 ft and metal car parts (fluids removed) go in the metal pile. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
- Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Checked October 26, 2026.

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