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Scrap Metal Recycling in Detroit, MI

Recycle Here! takes metal containers and, at staff discretion, large scrap metal. DPW bulk pickup does not take metal poles and pipes.

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

2 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Detroit

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DetroitNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    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. Recycle Here!Drop-off · 5960 Lincoln St., DetroitConditions applyFree
    Where

    5960 Lincoln St.
    Detroit, MI 48208

    Hours

    Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Metal containers are accepted, and large scrap metal only at staff discretion.

    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

Michigan rules

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Where this information comes from (8)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycle Here! Drop-off Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
    • Recycle Here! is free for all Detroit residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal: all containers, and large scrap at staff discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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