Scrap Metal Removal in Albuquerque, NM

Old appliances, scrap steel from a renovation, aluminum leftover from a job, copper pipe from a replumb. Junk Out ABQ picks up scrap metal from Albuquerque homes and job sites. We handle heavy pieces, awkward items, and mixed metal hauls.

Scrap metal that has value is taken to area recycling facilities where accepted. The rest is disposed of responsibly.

Same-day available · Free estimate

---

What Scrap Metal Does Junk Out ABQ Remove?

• Steel and iron: old equipment, doors, gates, railing
• Aluminum: window frames, ladders, outdoor furniture
• Copper pipe and wire (from replumbs and renovation debris)
• Old appliances with metal value: washers, dryers, water heaters
• Mixed metal from renovation and demo projects
• Farm and yard equipment with metal components

We take most scrap metal types. Call to confirm specifics, especially large or heavy items.

---

Scrap Metal Removal Pricing

Light scrap metal hauls cost less than heavy loads. Pricing is by volume, confirmed before we start. Single appliances and small piles run less than multiple appliances and heavy steel debris.

---

DIY Scrap Yard Drop vs. Junk Out ABQ: Which Makes Sense?

Albuquerque has several scrap yards that pay for metal by weight. Taking it yourself costs nothing. But it costs something else:

Factor	DIY Scrap Yard Drop	Junk Out ABQ
Cost	Free (you may get paid for heavy loads)	Priced by volume
Vehicle needed	Yes, truck or trailer required for heavy items	We provide the truck
Loading	You load everything yourself	We load from wherever it is
Scrap yard wait	Often 20–60 min in line	No wait. We handle it
Multiple items	Multiple trips if volume is high	One trip, any quantity
Heavy or awkward items	Difficult without equipment	We have dollies and straps
Best for	Large volumes of clean, organized metal you can move	Mixed loads, heavy items, convenience

If you have a truck, the items are accessible, and the volume is large enough to make it worth the trip, a scrap yard run makes sense. If it’s a heavy water heater in a crawl space plus a pile of miscellaneous steel in the garage, call us.

---

Renovation and Demo Scrap Metal in Albuquerque

Renovation and demo projects generate metal debris that standard dumpsters struggle with: heavy rebar, steel beams, copper pipe, aluminum framing. Albuquerque contractors and homeowners call Junk Out ABQ to clear metal debris from:

• Replumbing projects (copper and galvanized pipe)
• Roof replacement (metal flashing, gutters, old equipment)
• Window replacement (old aluminum frames)
• HVAC replacement (ductwork, old units, refrigerant-evacuated equipment)
• Garage demolition (rebar, concrete-embedded steel, metal doors)
• Commercial renovation (steel shelving, racking, framing)

Call with the job scope and we’ll quote fast. We can often clear the job site same-day.

---

Related: Construction Debris Removal · Appliance Removal · Garage Cleanouts