Scrap Metal Recycling in Durango, CO

City bulk pickup and Spring Cleanup both collect scrap metal; scrap metal does not belong in curbside recycling.

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

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Durango

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DurangoNo 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 Durango Residential Bulk PickupCity service · DurangoDurango residents$175
How it works
Fee-based curbside bulk pickup by the Streets Division for single-family homes in city limits, on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
Cost & rules
Fees
Bulk pickup (per 10 cubic yard truckload) $175
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City of Durango Spring and Fall CleanupCity service · DurangoDurango residentsConditions applyFees apply
How it works
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood curbside collection for residents who pay the cleanup fee on their utility bill. Spring Cleanup takes furniture, mattresses, appliances and scrap metal; Fall Cleanup takes only yard waste.
Cost & rules
- Spring Cleanup only (2026: March 30–April 30, by neighborhood); Fall Cleanup takes only yard waste.
- Paid for by the cleanup fee on the utility bill; maximum two loads per residence.
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Fees
Bulk pickup (per 10 cubic yard truckload)	$175

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Checked October 26, 2026

City of Durango: Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
- Bulk pickup costs $175 per 10-cubic-yard truckload plus $10 per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk pickup is for single-family homes within city limits; commercial properties do not qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk pickup collects furniture and scrap metals, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Durango: Spring and Fall Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City of Durango
- Spring Cleanup ran March 30–April 30, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Spring Cleanup accepts furniture, mattresses, large appliances (no refrigerators or AC units) and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fall Cleanup collects only tree trimmings, branches and bagged leaves; no other waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only City residents who pay the Spring/Fall Cleanup fee on their utility bill may participate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is a maximum of two loads per residence. Checked October 26, 2026.

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