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Scrap Metal Recycling in Midland, MI

Scrap metal is collected with monthly heavy items. Midland Recyclers (ask staff) and the city landfill also take metal for recycling.

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

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Midland

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MidlandNo 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. City of Midland Sanitary LandfillDrop-off · 4311 E Ashman Street, MidlandMidland County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    4311 E Ashman Street
    Midland, MI 48642

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; select Saturdays 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (see landfill calendar).

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Handled separately for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Midland RecyclersDrop-off · 4305 E. Ashman Street, MidlandConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    4305 E. Ashman Street
    Midland, MI 48642

    Hours

    Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Wednesday to 6 p.m.); Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

    • Ask staff for help with large metal pieces and other metal types.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Midland monthly heavy item collection and appliance pickupCity service · MidlandMidland residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City DPW crews collect one truckload of heavy items (up to 10 cubic yards) per address per month, starting on the area's scheduled Monday (Areas A-D, 1st-4th Monday). Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers and water heaters need a scheduled special pickup: call 989-837-6900. Extra truckloads are billed.

    Cost & rules
    • Items under 8 feet, in the outlawn by 7:30 a.m. on your area's Monday; one truckload a month.

    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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Michigan rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Monthly Heavy Item & Brush Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Midland
    • One truckload per month (up to 10 cubic yards or two 8x4x4 piles); additional truckloads are billed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal, up to 3 TVs per address per year and up to 4 tires per address per year are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place items by 7:30 a.m. on your scheduled Monday; crews take the whole week and won't return to a street once passed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Midland
    • Only waste generated in Midland County is accepted at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Once a month, Midland County households may dispose of up to 3 cubic yards from their own residence at no charge; fees may apply for tires and refrigerant appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Midland
    • Lead acid batteries (automotive and marine), scrap metal and freon appliances are handled specially for recycling but are accepted at the landfill; oil-based paints are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What We Recycle (opens in new tab) · Midland Recyclers
    • The do-it-yourself drop-off is open to residents, schools, organizations and businesses in the Great Lakes Bay region. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Get staff assistance for other metals, large pieces of metal and appliances. 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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