Scrap Metal Recycling in Madera, CA

Separate metal objects at the curb during the annual Citywide Curbside Cleanup (single-family homes in Madera city limits).

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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 Madera

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MaderaNo 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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City of Madera Annual Citywide Curbside Cleanup (Mid Valley Disposal)City service · MaderaMadera residentsCost not listed
How it works
Once a year (2026: February 16–March 13, in two zones) Mid Valley Disposal collects bulky items, appliances, mattresses, electronics and metal from single-family homes in Madera city limits. Piles up to 5 × 5 × 10 ft, sorted by type; no batteries, tires, paint, hazardous waste or items over 4 ft long or 150 lbs. Program questions: Mid Valley Disposal (559) 268-0734.
Cost & rules
- Annual event for single-family homes in Madera city limits; set out up to 3 days before your zone date and sort items by type.
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Before you go

Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

More about scrap metal

California rules

Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Source: California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (5)

It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Madera: Annual Residential Curbside Cleanup (opens in new tab) · City of Madera
- Only single-family homes inside Madera city limits qualify; not unincorporated areas, multi-family dwellings or businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Piles should not exceed 5 × 5 × 10 ft (about one truckload). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents separate debris, appliances, mattresses, electronics, green waste and general trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Batteries, tires and items over 4 ft long or over 150 lbs are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Debris may go out up to 3 days before the scheduled cleanup date; loose debris must be bagged or boxed. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Madera: 2026 Citywide Curbside Cleanup flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Madera
- The 2026 flyer tells residents to separate metal objects, appliances, mattresses and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 Madera Curbside Cleanup ran February 16 to March 13, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
California Public Resources Code section 42170 (major appliances and metallic discards) (opens in new tab) · California Legislative Information
- Solid waste facilities may not accept for disposal any major appliance, vehicle or other metallic discard with enough metal to be economically feasible to salvage. Checked October 26, 2026.

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