The City of Cedar Rapids hosts Large Item Drop-Off Events and will accept scrap metal for disposal at those events. Scrap metal can also be taken to the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency's Marion location, at 1954 County Home Rd., at any time during the year with no fee for disposal.
Accepted Scrap Metal includes:
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Aluminum/metal siding
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Aluminum window frames
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Chain link fence
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Cast iron
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Curtain rods
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Downspouts
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File cabinets
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Furniture with metal frames
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Gas grills (NO PROPANE TANKS)
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Gutters
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Ironing boards
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Lawn mowers and snow blowers (drain gas and oil prior to drop off)
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Metal exercise equipment
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Metal sheds
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Metal shelving
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Metal shutters
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Metal swing sets
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Wire
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Wrought iron
If it's mostly metal, it can be recycled as scrap metal!