Scrap metal removal

Need scrap metal picked up and hauled off? Rodeo Junk Removal provides full-service scrap metal removal across Southern Middle Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and North Alabama with free on-site estimates, upfront pricing, and a clean finish.

We remove many common non-hazardous scrap metal items from homes, shops, job sites, rental properties, and businesses. From old metal piles and broken equipment parts to shelving, fencing, and mixed scrap, we handle the loading, haul-off, and cleanup so you don’t have to.

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Prefer a local number? Middle TN: (615) 973-5865 • North AL: (256) 541-1881

  • Fully insured & professional crew
  • Free on-site estimate (final pricing confirmed in person)
  • Upfront all-in price (you approve before we start)
  • Residential + commercial scrap metal pickup
  • Quick tidy / clean finish

Who We Help With Scrap Metal Removal

Scrap metal pickup jobs come from all kinds of situations. We commonly help:

  • Homeowners cleaning out garages, sheds, barns, and yards
  • Landlords / property managers clearing metal junk after move-outs
  • Contractors with metal-heavy cleanup loads (as quoted)
  • Shops and small businesses clearing shelving, racks, and old metal equipment
  • Farm and rural properties with accumulated metal piles and old materials
  • Realtors / sellers cleaning up properties before listing or closing

If you’re not sure whether your job is “scrap metal removal” or a larger cleanout, call or text us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Scrap Metal We Remove

We remove many common non-hazardous scrap metal items, including:

  • Steel and iron scrap piles
  • Aluminum scrap and mixed metal piles
  • Old metal shelving, racks, and storage units
  • Bed frames and metal furniture frames
  • Fencing panels, gates, and loose metal posts (as quoted)
  • Loose pipe, conduit, and metal tubing
  • Metal shop leftovers and cutoffs (non-hazardous)
  • Grills, metal carts, and outdoor metal items
  • Broken metal equipment parts (non-hazardous, no fluids)
  • Metal roofing/siding pieces (loose and bundled, as quoted)

Important: We remove non-hazardous scrap metal only. If items contain fuel, oil, chemicals, or other hazardous materials, tell us during scheduling so we can define what is and isn’t in scope.

How Scrap Metal Removal Works

Reach out to schedule a free on-site junk removal estimate

Reach out

Call, text, or request an estimate online. Tell us what kind of scrap metal you have and where it’s located.

Free on-site estimate with an upfront all-in price confirmed in person

Free on-site estimate

We check the volume, type of metal, access, loading conditions, and overall scope, then give you one clear all-in price.

No injury risk — we handle the heavy lifting safely

Loading + haul-off

We load the approved scrap metal, haul it off, and clear the area efficiently.

Haul-away service with heavy lifting included and a final sweep-up

Quick tidy finish

We do a quick cleanup of the work area so the space is left cleaner and easier to use.

Before We Pick Up Your Scrap Metal

You do not need to move everything to the curb. If you can, these steps help the job go smoother:

  • Point out what stays vs. what goes (especially on farms, shops, and mixed cleanups)
  • Tell us if any items contain fluids (oil, fuel, refrigerant, etc.)
  • Keep hazardous materials separate from the metal pile
  • Let us know about access (gates, long driveways, stairs, loading docks, muddy areas)
  • Bundle or stack loose pieces if possible (optional, but helpful)
  • Tell us if the load includes very heavy items or large metal parts

If you’re not sure what counts as scrap metal vs. hazardous material, we’ll help clarify it during the estimate.

What Affects the Price of Scrap Metal Removal?

Scrap metal removal pricing depends on how much metal needs to be removed, how heavy it is, access/loading conditions, and how much labor the job takes. We keep pricing straightforward and explain it clearly during the free on-site estimate.

Volume of scrap metal

A small metal pile prices differently than a full garage, shop corner, or large property cleanup with multiple metal piles.

Weight and item type

Heavy steel items, dense machine parts, and bulky metal pieces can require more labor than lighter mixed scrap.

Access and loading conditions

Stairs, long carries, soft ground, tight gates, loading docks, or difficult access can affect labor time.

Jobsite conditions

Mixed debris, scattered pieces, overgrowth, or blocked access can increase cleanup and loading time.

What else is included

If the job includes non-metal junk, additional cleanup, or other heavy items, that affects the total scope and price.

We’ll explain the price in plain language so it makes sense. Final pricing is confirmed in person during the free on-site estimate, and you approve the price before we start.

What’s Included in Our Scrap Metal Removal Service

Our scrap metal removal service is full-service, so you don’t have to load heavy metal pieces yourself or make dump/scrap yard runs.

  • On-site walkthrough and clear pricing before work starts
  • Scope confirmation (what stays vs. what goes)
  • Loading of approved scrap metal
  • Haul-off of the load
  • Quick tidy / clean finish
  • Clear communication during the job

If you only need a single metal pile picked up, we can quote that. If you’re doing a larger cleanup, we can include that too.

Important Notes Before Scheduling Scrap Metal Removal

  • We remove non-hazardous scrap metal only.
  • We do not haul hazardous chemicals, fuels, oils, or other hazardous waste.
  • Tell us if any item contains fluids, batteries, or sealed/pressurized components.
  • Tell us if the load includes very heavy metal pieces or equipment parts.
  • If the job is at a business or job site, let us know about loading access, hours, or site rules.

Not sure whether your load is metal-only or part of a larger cleanout? We’ll help you define the scope during the estimate.

Common Scrap Metal Removal Jobs We Handle

  • Garage scrap metal cleanups
  • Shed and barn metal cleanouts
  • Farm property scrap metal pickup
  • Shop and small business metal cleanouts
  • Contractor metal scrap pickups (as quoted)
  • Rental property scrap metal haul-off
  • Foreclosure and property cleanup metal removal
  • Yard and fence panel scrap metal pickup

Need scrap metal removed before a sale, cleanup deadline, or jobsite turnover? Call or text and we’ll tell you the soonest opening.

Items We Typically Can’t Take With Scrap Metal

  • Unknown liquids, sealed drums, or chemical containers
  • Items with fuel still inside (gas/oil) unless drained and safe
  • Hazardous materials (anything requiring specialized hazardous disposal)
  • Anything you suspect contains asbestos (tell us first)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whenever possible, yes. We route scrap metal to recycling as part of our disposal process.

Yes. Access affects labor and pricing, but we regularly remove scrap from barns, shops, and backyards

Sometimes, but it depends. Scrap metal can have recycling value, but removal still includes labor, loading time, access (stairs/long carries), and hauling. If it’s a clean, easy-to-access metal-only pile, it may cost less than mixed junk. We’ll give you an upfront price after a quick look.

Yes, we can remove appliances. For appliance-specific details, see our Appliance Removal page.

Yes—fence panels, chain-link sections, and gates are common scrap pickups (removed and ready to haul is ideal).

Not required, but separating metal-only piles can speed up loading.

That’s common. We load carefully and safely—just point out anything extra sharp.

Tell us first. Items with fuel/oil/unknown liquids may require draining or different handling.

Photos can help with planning, but we don’t give final pricing from photos. Final pricing is confirmed in person during the free on-site estimate so it’s accurate and fair.

Often sooner than you think. Call or text and we’ll share the next available time.

Ready to Clear the Scrap Metal Pile?

Call or text Rodeo Junk Removal to schedule your free on-site scrap metal removal estimate. We’ll walk the load, confirm what needs to go, give you a clear all-in price, and handle the loading and haul-off with a clean finish.

Call/Text (931) 638-5865
Get My Free On-Site Estimate

Prefer a local number? Middle TN: (615) 973-5865 • North AL: (256) 541-1881

Why people call Rodeo for scrap metal pickup:

  • Fully insured & professional crew
  • Free on-site estimate (no photo guesswork)
  • Upfront pricing approved before work starts
  • Residential + commercial scrap metal pickup
  • Quick tidy / clean finish