Free Scrap Metal & Appliance Pickup in Columbus
Same-day or next-day free pickup of metal appliances and scrap metal in Columbus, Bartholomew County.
What We Pick Up Free in Columbus
Plus dozens more metal items. If it is mostly metal, it is free. Call or text (317) 350-1111 to check.
Columbus is outside our core service area. A nominal fuel surcharge applies to cover the extra distance, but the pickup of metal items is still free. Call (317) 350-1111 for details.
Pickup Speed in Columbus
We run routes to Columbus regularly. Most pickups happen same-day or next-day depending on scheduling. Call or text (317) 350-1111 to get on the schedule.
How It Works in Columbus
Tell Us What You Have
Call, text (317) 350-1111, or fill out our online form with the items you need picked up in Columbus.
Get Confirmed
We confirm your pickup -- usually same-day or next-day in Columbus.
Set Items Outside
Place items outside or in the garage. No need to be home -- we offer contactless pickup.
We Haul It Away
Our crew loads everything and takes it to our recycling facility. You get a text when it is done.
What Our Customers Say
"They picked up two old window AC units and a broken furnace from my garage in Columbus. The furnace was free and the AC units were only $15 each. Best deal in town."
"I manage rental properties in the Columbus area and Indy Pickup 1111 is my go-to for appliance removal. They show up fast and the price is unbeatable."
Free for metal items. Most pickups within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus
Free Pickup in Columbus
The seat of Bartholomew County, world-famous for modernist architecture by Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei, with a strong manufacturing heritage through Cummins Engine. Located about 45 minutes south of Indianapolis on I-65 with roughly 50,000 residents. Extended service area with a nominal fuel surcharge.
Columbus's deep manufacturing roots through Cummins and its supplier network mean many residents are hands-on with home projects and generate above-average volumes of workshop scrap, metal tool cabinets, and fabrication cutoffs. The city's mid-century housing stock also produces heavier appliances like built-in wall ovens and boiler systems that other haulers avoid. We schedule dedicated Columbus runs along I-65 to handle the volume efficiently.