Fifteen garage items qualify for Indy Pickup 1111’s flat $11 pickup in the Indianapolis metro: old lawn mowers, broken grills, rusty bikes, dead water heaters, metal shelving, swing sets, car parts, pipes, sump pumps, shop vacs, patio furniture, fencing, power tools, and more. If it is mostly metal and sitting outside or in the garage, it rides away for $11.
Last updated: August 2026
More than a third of American garages (36%) are so packed the car no longer fits inside (CRAFTSMAN survey, 2022). If that sounds like your garage, and you have been typing “garage cleanout near me” into Google, here is the part nobody tells you: a big chunk of what is clogging your garage is metal, and in Indianapolis, metal gets picked up for $11 flat.
Indy Pickup 1111 is the Home of the $11 Pick Up. While the big junk removal franchises charge $99 to $500+ to haul things away, we pick up any mostly-metal item for an $11 flat fee per stop, as long as it is outside or in the garage. We are a local family business, not a franchise, and 2,300+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars say the process is about as painless as chores get.
Here are 15 things sitting in your garage right now that qualify.
What Can Be Picked Up for Scrap? The Quick $11 List
| # | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old lawn mower | $11 |
| 2 | Broken grill | $11 |
| 3 | Bent or rusty bike | $11 |
| 4 | Dead water heater | $11 |
| 5 | Metal doors and garage doors | $11 |
| 6 | Scooter | $11 |
| 7 | Metal shelving | $11 |
| 8 | Old swing set (disassembled) | $11 |
| 9 | Box of car parts | $11 |
| 10 | Metal pipes and poles | $11 |
| 11 | Sump pump | $11 |
| 12 | Shop vac | $11 |
| 13 | Metal patio furniture | $11 |
| 14 | Chain link fencing | $11 |
| 15 | Old power tools | $11 |
One price. No surcharges on any of these. And it is $11 per stop, not per item, so numbers 1 through 15 could all leave in the same trip.
Count up your items. They are all $11. Book your pickup online or text a photo of the pile to (317) 350-1111. Book now →
The 15 Things in Your Garage You Can Get Picked Up for $11
1. Old Lawn Mower
It has not started since two summers ago, and you both know it. Push mowers and riding mowers are on the $11 pickup items list because they are almost entirely metal. Wheel it to the garage door and it is gone.
2. Broken Grill
That grill has not seen a burger since 2019. Time to let it go. Gas grills, charcoal grills, rusted-out smokers: all $11, no surcharge. Pull the propane tank and keep it. Pressurized tanks are not scrap metal, so that one stays with you.
3. Bent or Rusty Bike
The bike with the taco’d wheel. The one the kids outgrew in 2021. The exercise bike that became a coat rack. Metal frames make them perfect scrap candidates, and they ride out for $11.
4. Dead Water Heater
The classic garage squatter. A dead water heater is heavy, awkward, and worth exactly nothing to you, which is why it has been standing in the corner for three years. It is one of the most common $11 pickups we do.
5. Metal Doors and Garage Doors
Replaced your garage door or a steel entry door and kept the old one “just in case”? Metal doors and garage door panels qualify for the flat $11 fee. Lean them against the garage wall and we handle the rest.
6. Scooter
Kick scooters, dead mobility scooters, the mini bike that never got fixed. If the frame is metal, it qualifies for the $11 pickup, batteries and all the awkward bulk included.
7. Metal Shelving
The bent utility shelves that lean like the Tower of Pisa. The rule we use is simple: if the majority of the item’s weight is metal, it qualifies. Steel shelving passes that test easily.
8. Old Swing Set (Disassembled)
The kids are in high school now. The swing set has become a rust exhibit. Metal swing sets are $11, with one condition: they must be taken apart first. Same goes for trampolines. An afternoon with a wrench and it is gone.
9. Box of Car Parts
Old rotors, a dead alternator, that transmission from a project car you sold in 2018. Car parts are pure scrap metal, so the whole box goes for $11. Have an entire junk car instead of a box of parts? Our sister brand Cash Car Heroes pays cash for it and tows it free.
10. Metal Pipes and Poles
Leftover plumbing pipe, old fence posts, the closet rod pile from a remodel. Pipes and poles are exactly the kind of dense scrap metal recyclers want, so they qualify for the flat $11.
11. Sump Pump
A failed sump pump is a chunk of motor and housing with no second act. It is on the standard pickup list at $11. Set it out with the rest of your pile and stop stepping around it.
12. Shop Vac
The shop vac that lost suction in 2020 but still occupies prime shelf space. Shop vacs and regular vacuums both make the $11 list. Motor inside means metal inside.
13. Metal Patio Furniture
The wrought iron chairs with the flaking paint, the rusted bistro set nobody sits at. Metal patio and home furniture is covered by the $11 fee, no surcharge, unlike upholstered couches and recliners (more on those below).
14. Chain Link Fencing
Tore out a dog run or replaced a fence line? Rolled-up chain link, posts, and gates are all scrap steel, all $11. Roll it, stack it, done.
15. Old Power Tools
The drill that died mid-project, the circular saw with the cracked housing, the box of corded mystery tools from your father-in-law. Power tools, hand tools, and even old toolboxes go for the flat $11.
Why Is Scrap Metal Pickup Only $11?
Fair question. The big junk removal companies charge $99 to $500+ for the same appliance, so an $11 flat fee looks like a typo.
Here is the honest answer: we are not really a junk hauler. We are a scrap metal recycler with trucks. Every item we collect goes to our family’s salvage yard at 3013 Stanley Avenue on the south side of Indianapolis, where the metal is processed and sold as a commodity. Your dead water heater is raw material. The $11 covers fuel and drive time; the metal itself carries the margin. That is the whole business model, explained in full in our $11 appliance and scrap metal pickup guide.
And that raw material is worth real money at national scale. U.S. domestic purchases of iron and steel scrap totaled an estimated $24 billion in 2024, with apparent consumption around 63 million tons (USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, 2025). According to Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, “steel is the most recycled material on the planet. Steel products are 100 percent recyclable at the end of their useful lives and all steel produced in the U.S. contains recycled content” (AISI, 2021).
So when your grill leaves the driveway, it is not going to a landfill. It is going back into the steel supply. You declutter, the metal gets recycled, and nobody pays $200 for the privilege. For the full rundown of what qualifies, see what qualifies for $11 scrap metal pickup.
Bonus: Things That Cost More Than $11
The $11 does not cover everything, and we would rather tell you that up front than surprise you in the driveway. A few common garage and household items carry a published surcharge on top of the $11 base:
| Item | Surcharge | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Box spring (any size) | +$10 | $21 |
| Window or portable AC unit (contains freon) | +$15 | $26 |
| Dishwasher | +$15 | $26 |
| Twin mattress | +$20 | $31 |
| Top-mount fridge or freezer | +$25 | $36 |
| Recliner | +$50 | $61 |
| Couch or sofa (per piece) | +$75 | $86 |
Most of those still cost less than lunch for two. The couch is the outlier, and even then it beats the $99-and-up most haulers want for a single sofa. Full furniture and mattress pricing is broken down in our furniture removal guide.
Why the difference? Freon appliances like refrigerators and window AC units require certified refrigerant recovery under federal EPA rules before recycling, and couches and mattresses are not scrap metal at all, so they cost us money to dispose of instead of earning it. Every surcharge is published on our paid services page. No quotes that mysteriously double on arrival.
What If You Have More Than 15 Things?
Some garages are past the point of a 15-item list. If you are staring at a decade of accumulation, Indy Pickup 1111 also does full garage, home, barn, and property cleanouts, quoted per job with the $11 base fee included. You get one price for the whole mess instead of an hourly crew watching the clock.
We cover the entire Indianapolis metro, from Greenwood to Carmel and Avon to New Palestine, with same-day service typically available in that core area. Outlying towns like Greenfield, Shelbyville, and Bloomington are served with a small fuel surcharge. Check the full service area map to confirm your address.
How to Book Your $11 Pickup
The whole process takes about two minutes:
- Check your items. Anything mostly metal qualifies for the flat $11. Specialty items (freon appliances, TVs, furniture, mattresses) have small published surcharges.
- Book and pay the $11. Call or text (317) 350-1111, or use the online form at indypickup1111.com. You can attach up to 4 photos of your pile.
- Set items where we can reach them. Driveway, curb, or an open garage all work fine. If the item is still inside the house, that is an inside-removal surcharge.
- Skip the wait. Pickup is contactless, so you do not need to be home. During business hours we typically respond within the hour.
Curious what happens behind the scenes? The how it works page walks through every step, and honestly, the best part is how little of it involves you.
Your garage is one text away from parking a car again. Send a photo of your metal pile to (317) 350-1111 and we will confirm your $11 pickup. Schedule my pickup →
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Indy Pickup 1111 pick up for $11?
Any item that is mostly metal by weight: appliances like washers, dryers, stoves, and water heaters, plus lawn mowers, grills, bikes, fencing, pipes, car parts, power tools, and metal furniture. Items must be outside or in the garage. The $11 is a flat per-stop fee collected at booking, and it covers the Indianapolis metro core area.
Does the $11 scrap metal pickup include lawn mowers?
Yes. Push mowers and riding mowers are standard $11 items with no surcharge because they are mostly metal. Set the mower outside or in the garage, book your pickup, and the crew handles loading. You do not need to be home when the truck arrives.
Can you pick up a broken grill?
Yes. Broken, rusted, or simply retired grills are picked up for the flat $11 fee with no surcharge. Gas and charcoal models both qualify. Keep the propane tank, since pressurized tanks are not scrap metal, and place the grill itself outside or in the garage.
Do I need to be home for the pickup?
No. Pickup is contactless. Place your items outside or in the garage, and the crew collects them during the scheduled window. Customers regularly report coming home to find the item simply gone. You get text updates, and drivers typically call or text when they are on the way.
Do swing sets and trampolines need to be taken apart first?
Yes. Swing sets and trampolines must be fully disassembled before pickup, since an assembled frame will not fit safely in the truck. Once broken down, both are covered by the standard $11 fee with no surcharge. Stack the poles and hardware together in the driveway or the garage. Everything else on the 15-item list can go as-is, no disassembly required.
What if my item is inside the house instead of the garage?
Inside removal is available for a published surcharge on top of the $11 base, starting at $20 extra for most main-floor appliances. Basement and second-story removals cost more. If you can get the item to the garage or driveway yourself, you pay just the $11.
Is the $11 charged per item or per pickup?
Per pickup. The $11 is a flat per-stop fee, so a lawn mower, a grill, two bikes, and a pile of fence posts leaving together is still $11 total, not $11 each. Only surcharge items add cost, and each one is published upfront. Multiple items on one stop means $11 once plus each item’s surcharge.
Ready to see the floor of your garage again? Indy Pickup 1111 is the Home of the $11 Pick Up: (317) 350-1111, backed by 2,300+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars.