CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Scrap Metal Recycling in Sanford, ME

Household metal such as pots, pans and hangers is listed as free at the Sanford Transfer Station.

See all 2 options

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

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Sanford

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

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SanfordNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. Sanford Transfer Station & Paper Recycling CenterDrop-off · 81 Rushton Street, SanfordSanford residentsFree
    Where

    81 Rushton Street
    Sanford, ME 04073

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.–noon; closed Sun–Mon and the day after Monday holidays

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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.
More about scrap metal
Where this information comes from (2)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Sanford: Transfer Station Fees & Charges (07/01/25) (opens in new tab) · City of Sanford · effective July 1, 2025
    • Every vehicle needs a current residential permit; only vehicles with a Sanford or Springvale registration may obtain one ($7.00 per vehicle). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal (forks, pots and pans, metal hangers) is listed under the free items. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information