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Scrap Metal Recycling in Indianapolis, IN

RecycleForce accepts aluminum, copper, brass and nickel at no charge.

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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 Indianapolis

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · IndianapolisNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    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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  2. RecycleForceDrop-off · 816 N. Sherman Drive, IndianapolisOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    816 N. Sherman Drive
    Indianapolis, IN 46201

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

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

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · RecycleForce
    • Drop-off is free except TVs and monitors, refrigerant-bearing and HVAC items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • RecycleForce serves consumers as well as businesses, agencies and other organizations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Materials We Recycle (opens in new tab) · RecycleForce
    • The accepted-materials list is for customer drop-off; companies must contact RecycleForce to arrange a drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metals accepted: aluminum, copper, brass and nickel. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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