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Scrap Metal Recycling in Asheville, NC

The City of Asheville collects scrap metal on request (828-251-1122). Scrap metal must not go in the blue recycling cart. The county landfill also recycles metals.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Asheville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AshevilleNo 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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  2. Buncombe County Landfill (Panther Branch Road)County service · Buncombe CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    County landfill at 85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC (the U.S. Census geocoder places it in French Broad township, outside any incorporated place). Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Electronics recycling area, white goods and metals recycling, tires, and household hazardous waste/TV/paint collection on scheduled Tuesdays. Phone 828-250-5462.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Hard 2 Recycle events (Asheville Greenworks, Buncombe County)Nonprofit service · Buncombe CountyBuncombe County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Quarterly drop-off events operated by Asheville Greenworks with Buncombe County support for items not accepted in curbside carts, such as computer equipment, electronics, batteries, scrap metal and flexible plastics. Locations rotate (2026 events at Enka High School, Candler, and AC Reynolds High School, Asheville). TVs and monitors carry a $10 fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Quarterly events only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Asheville appliance and scrap metal collectionCity service · AshevilleAsheville residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City collection of appliances (white goods) and scrap metal; call (828) 251-1122 or use The Asheville App. Appliances cost $10 per item, billed on the combined utility bill.

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Places that don’t take scrap metal (1)
  • Asheville curbside recycling · Asheville

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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North Carolina rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Buncombe County Solid Waste
    • Most electronics are accepted from residents at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at the landfill includes corrugated cardboard, white goods (stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers) and all metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill disposes of all waste generated in Buncombe County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard 2 Recycle (opens in new tab) · Buncombe County Solid Waste
    • During each quarterly event, Buncombe County residents can drop off items such as styrofoam and computer equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard 2 Recycle - Dates and Lists of Accepted Items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Buncombe County / Asheville Greenworks
    • Accepted items include cardboard, cords, electronics, scrap metals, small appliances and batteries (all types). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dispose of bulky items or appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Asheville
    • There is a $10 per item fee for appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, assessed on the combined utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City of Asheville collects appliances and scrap metal; schedule by phone or app. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call (828) 251-1122 or use The Asheville App to schedule scrap metal or appliance collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What can I recycle? (opens in new tab) · City of Asheville
    • The guidelines explain what may be placed in your blue recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Keep batteries, electronics, scrap metal and tires out of the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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