Bin & Container Services
At Alco, we make metal recycling easy with our reliable bin and container services. Whether you need a small bin for occasional scrap or large roll-off containers for ongoing projects, we’ll deliver them right to your site and pick them up when they’re full. Our hassle-free service ensures your scrap metal is collected efficiently, keeping your worksite clear while maximizing recycling benefits. Contact us today to find the right solution for your needs.
20 Yard Container
Size:
20 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
18 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high
Max. Volume:
20 cubic yards
Used for less compact heavy gauge metal such as:
- Short lengths of heavy gauge pipe
- Short lengths of angle iron
- Short lengths of I beam
- Short lengths of bundled rebar
- Brake drums and rotors
30 Yard Container
Size:
30 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
20 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 5 ft. high
Max. Volume:
30 cubic yards
Used for larger pices of heavier metal such as:
30 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
20 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 5 ft. high
Max. Volume:
30 cubic yards
Used for larger pices of heavier metal such as:
- Automotive rear ends
- Loose rebar
- Lighter gauge steel skeleton plate (busheling)
- Pallet racking
- Aluminum motors and transmissions
- Steel and aluminum wheels
40 Yard Container
Size:
40 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 6 ft. high
Max. Volume:
40 cubic yards
Used for lighter gauge, higher volume metal
40 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 6 ft. high
Max. Volume:
40 cubic yards
Used for lighter gauge, higher volume metal
- Lawnmowers (drained of all fluids)
- Car hoods or doors
- Aluminum skeleton roofing
- Corrugated steel roofing
- Store shelving
50 Yard Container
Size:
50 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
20 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 8 ft. high
Max. Volume:
50 cubic yards
Used for lighter gauge, higher volume metal
50 Yard Dumpster
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
20 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 8 ft. high
Max. Volume:
50 cubic yards
Used for lighter gauge, higher volume metal
- File cabinets
- Appliances
- Lawn Furniture
- Steel and aluminum gutters
- Computer towers
- Barbeques
Forklift Bins
Typical but may vary from location to location
2-3 Yard Forklift Bins
Size:
2-3 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 4
Used for small pieces of non-ferrous metals such as:
2-3 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 4
Used for small pieces of non-ferrous metals such as:
- Aluminum chips
- Aluminum cut-offs
- Brass water meters
- Small copper solids
- Insulated copper wire
- Stainless steel fittings
3-4 Yard Forklift Bins
Size:
3-4 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 6
Used for non-ferrous metals such as:
3-4 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 6
Used for non-ferrous metals such as:
- Heavy gauge copper wire (insulated or not)
- Heavy gauge aluminum wire (insulated or not)
- Extruded aluminum up to 6ft in length
- Copper pipe up to 6ft in length
4-5 Yard Forklift Bins
Size:
4-5 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 8
Used for small pieces of non-ferrous metals such as:
4-5 Cubic Yard Forklift Bins
Typical Exterior Dimensions:
4 x 8
Used for small pieces of non-ferrous metals such as:
- Aluminum chips
- Aluminum cut-offs
- Brass water meters
- Small copper solids
- Insulated copper wire
- Stainless steel fittings