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Scrap Metal Recycling in Cortez, CO

The Montezuma County Landfill collects scrap metal for recycling. The City drop-off at 110 W Progress Circle takes only cans and small ferrous items such as pots and pans.

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

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Cortez

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CortezNo 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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  2. Cortez Public Recycling Drop-Off (City Service Center)Drop-off · 110 W Progress Circle, CortezConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    110 W Progress Circle
    Cortez, CO 81321

    Hours

    Open 24/7.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Only clean tin/steel cans and small ferrous items such as pots and pans.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Montezuma County LandfillCounty service · Montezuma CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    Montezuma County site at 26100 County Road F, Cortez, CO 81321 (unincorporated Montezuma County). Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closes for the day when winds reach 40 mph.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

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