Scrap Metal Pickup in Cambridge, MA — Same-Day Service

Marvin Junk Removal standing next to truck with a removed appliance in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge's older triple-deckers, multifamily buildings, and commercial properties are full of scrap metal — cast iron radiators, old boilers, steel pipes, copper wiring, aluminum framing. Most of it sits in basements for years because nobody wants to deal with hauling it out. We do. Marvin Junk Removal is based in Somerville at Cambridge's border — one mile away. We pick up scrap metal from inside your property — basement, garage, commercial space — and bring it to certified recycling facilities. Same-day service available. Starts at $120. Call 781-267-5966.

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Scrap Metal We Pick Up in Cambridge

Cast Iron Radiators & Boilers

The most common scrap metal job we do in Cambridge. Old cast iron radiators and boilers from East Cambridge triple-deckers and Cambridgeport multifamily buildings. Heavy, awkward, and impossible to move without the right crew. Up to 500 lbs per job. Call for quote.

Steel & Iron

Bed frames, shelving, beams, structural steel, heavy machinery, steel doors. We haul from wherever it sits — basement, garage, commercial floor. Starts at $120.

Copper & Brass

Old piping, wiring, fixtures, fittings. Common in Harvard Square and Inman Square rowhouses with original copper plumbing. We pick up from renovation sites, basements, and commercial properties. Starts at $120.

Aluminum

Siding, gutters, window frames, lawn furniture, aluminum framing. We haul from residential and commercial properties throughout Cambridge. Starts at $120.

Metal Appliances

Refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Cambridge charges $25 for curbside appliance pickup — and you still move it yourself. We haul from inside your property. No fee, no permit, no dragging it outside. Starts at $120.

Commercial & Renovation Metal

Steel framing, aluminum fixtures, mixed demo debris from Kendall Square labs and East Cambridge commercial buildings. City residential pickup won't touch commercial properties. We will. Call for quote.

We Go Inside — Every Other Service Makes You Do the Work

Every other scrap metal service in Cambridge either makes you bring

the metal to their facility or leave it at the curb. We do neither.

We come inside your Cambridge property — basement, back room, third

floor, commercial space — carry the metal out ourselves, load the

truck, and haul it to a certified recycling facility in Everett.

Cambridge's triple-deckers and older multifamily buildings have tight

basement stairs and narrow doorways that most crews won't deal with.

We've been navigating them since 2017. You don't move anything.

Why Cambridge Has So Much Scrap Metal

Marvin Junk Removal crew standing by their truck in Cambridge, MA scrap metal pickup and recycling

Cambridge has some of the oldest housing stock in Greater Boston. Triple-deckers in East Cambridge and Cambridgeport were built in the early 1900s and still have their original cast iron heating systems. Harvard Square and Inman Square rowhouses have copper plumbing that hasn't been touched in decades. Kendall Square biotech labs and commercial buildings generate steel framing and aluminum fixtures during renovations. North Cambridge and The Port have multifamily buildings with basement utility rooms packed with old pipe and radiators. Wellington-Harrington and Agassiz have dense residential housing turning over as owners renovate before selling. When these properties flip, renovate, or clear out — all that metal needs to go somewhere. We're the call that makes it happen.

Serving zip codes: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142

Frequently Asked Questions Scrap Metal Pickup in Cambridge

How much does scrap metal pickup cost in Cambridge MA?

Scrap metal pickup starts at $120. Price depends on volume, weight, and access — a single radiator runs differently than a full basement of pipe and steel. You get an exact price before we start. Call 781-267-5966.

Do you offer same-day scrap metal pickup in Cambridge?

Yes. Call before 2PM and we can usually schedule same-day pickup. We're based in Somerville on Cambridge's border — one mile away. Response times are fast.

Do you come inside to pick up the metal?

Yes. We carry scrap metal out from wherever it is — basement, back room, upper floor, commercial space. You don't move anything. Most other services require curbside drop-off or you bringing it to their facility. We don't.

What types of scrap metal do you pick up in Cambridge?

Cast iron, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and mixed metal loads. Radiators, boilers, pipes, wiring, appliances, framing, bed frames, shelving — if it's metal, we take it.

Does Cambridge charge for scrap metal or appliance curbside pickup?

Yes — Cambridge charges $25 per appliance or large metal item for curbside pickup, and you're responsible for moving it outside yourself. We skip the permit entirely. We haul from inside, handle all recycling, and you never touch the item.

Do you pick up scrap metal from commercial properties in Cambridge?

Yes. City residential pickup excludes commercial properties entirely. We work with property managers, contractors, and businesses throughout Cambridge — Kendall Square, East Cambridge, North Cambridge, and everywhere in between.

Where do you take the scrap metal after pickup?

Everything goes to certified recycling facilities. We use Second Street

Iron & Metal in Everett and Scrap-It — two of Greater Boston's most

established metal recyclers. Nothing is landfilled.

Are you licensed and insured for scrap metal removal in Cambridge?

Yes. Marvin Junk Removal is fully insured for residential and commercial scrap metal pickup throughout Cambridge and Greater Boston. Based in Somerville at 781-267-5966.

Marvin Junk Removal team ready for scrap metal pickup in Cambridge, MA — same-day service

One Mile from Cambridge. Call Before 2PM — We Can Usually Come Today.

Marvin Junk Removal is based in Somerville, MA — one mile from Cambridge. Call or text 781-267-5966 for a free estimate on scrap metal pickup. We serve all of Cambridge — East Cambridge, Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square, Inman Square, Porter Square, North Cambridge, Cambridgeport, Wellington-Harrington, The Port, Agassiz, MIT area, and everywhere in between. Zip codes 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142.

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