Scrap Metal Recycling in Alamosa, CO

The San Luis Valley Regional landfill has on-site metal recycling bins for grills, bed frames, bikes, pipe and wire. Metal dumped in the pit costs $162.22. The Rickey Recycling Center takes cans but no scrap metal.

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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 Alamosa

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlamosaNo 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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San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority LandfillCounty service · Rio Grande CountyAlamosa County residentsCost not listed
How it works
Regional landfill at 1600 County Road 44, Monte Vista, serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Charges by cubic yard or ton, with per-item fees for mattresses, couches, tires and electronics; metals go in on-site bins.
Cost & rules
- Metal must go in the on-site metal bins; metal disposed of in the pit is charged $162.22 per occurrence.
- Waste from outside the six member counties requires Landfill Manager approval.
- Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged double.
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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.

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Checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Home (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- The authority serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from other counties is discouraged and requires the Landfill Manager’s approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Services & Fees (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Commercial haulers are accepted at separate rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal recycling bins on site take household metals such as grills, bed frames, bikes, pipe and wire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Disposing of metal in the pit incurs a $162.22 fee per occurrence. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Uncovered or unsecured trash is charged double. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority: Unacceptable Waste (opens in new tab) · San Luis Valley Regional Solid Waste Authority
- Metals including appliances may not go in the landfill working face; metal bins are provided on site. Checked October 26, 2026.

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