Free Scrap Metal Pickup in Portland & Vancouver, WA

Remove Scrap picks up scrap metal for free across the Portland OR and Vancouver WA metro when your load qualifies — at least 400 lbs of metal (roughly two full-size appliances, a water heater, or a comparable pile) and 60%+ metal by volume. We recycle at licensed yards and scrap value covers the haul, so you pay $0. Smaller metal-only loads are still welcome at our $150 trip minimum (fuel and crew).

What qualifies for free pickup

  • Appliances with mostly metal bodies (washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
  • Water heaters and tankless heater shells
  • Metal shelving, racks, and wire shelving units
  • Copper pipe, wire, and mixed metal plumbing
  • BBQs, smokers, and metal patio furniture frames
  • Chain-link fencing, metal posts, and gate frames
  • Lawn equipment with metal decks and engines removed
  • Loads that are 60%+ metal by volume or weight
  • At least 400 lbs — roughly two full-size appliances, a water heater, or a comparable pile

What has a fee

  • Mixed loads with furniture, trash bags, or general household junk alongside metal
  • Refrigerators and freezers (refrigerant recovery surcharge per Clean Air Act requirements)
  • Loads under 400 lbs ($150 trip minimum for fuel, crew, and truck)
  • Hazardous materials, pressurized tanks, or items requiring special disposal

Real example from a recent job

A full trailer with 2 washers, a dryer, a BBQ, and metal shelving weighed in at 940 lbs of scrap at Metro Metals in Portland — well above our 400-lb free-pickup minimum. Scrap recovery covered the haul; the customer paid $0.

How free scrap metal pickup works

01

Send photos or call

Tell us what metal you have. We confirm the load qualifies for free pickup before scheduling.

02

We load & weigh in

Our crew hauls everything, then we weigh in at a licensed scrap recycler like Metro Metals.

03

You pay $0

When scrap value covers the trip, there's no charge. Mixed loads get a transparent volume quote instead.

Book by 2 PM for pickup today.

Where We Work

Service Areas

Proudly serving the Portland metro and Clark County areas.

Portland, Oregon

& surrounding areas

Portland
Lake Oswego
Gresham
Hillsboro
Beaverton
Tigard
Tualatin
Oregon City
Milwaukie
Clackamas

Vancouver, Washington

& surrounding areas

Vancouver
Camas
Washougal
Battle Ground
Ridgefield
La Center
Woodland
Salmon Creek
Hazel Dell
Brush Prairie

Request free scrap metal pickup

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Compare sell-vs-haul options in our scrap metal guide.

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Free Scrap Metal Pickup FAQ

Yes — when your load meets at least 400 lbs of metal (roughly two full-size appliances, a water heater, or a comparable pile) and 60%+ metal by volume, the scrap value we recover at Metro Metals and other yards typically covers our trip cost. You pay $0 on qualifying loads. Loads below 400 lbs are charged our $150 trip minimum to cover fuel, crew, and truck time — we'll confirm from your photos before dispatch.