Furniture recycling
How to Recycle Metal Furniture
Patio sets, office chairs, bed frames, and other furniture made primarily of steel, aluminum, or iron. Highly recyclable with significant scrap value, especially aluminum pieces. Metal furniture is durable and weather-resistant, making it valuable for reuse applications.
Recyclable$0.50-2.00 per pound for aluminum, $0.05-0.15 per pound for steelUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, metal furniture (frames, patio sets, filing cabinets, shelving) is valuable, fully recyclable scrap. Donate usable pieces; otherwise take it to a scrap-metal yard rather than curbside, removing any glass, cushions, or plastic first.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.50-2.00 per pound for aluminum, $0.05-0.15 per pound for steel
How to Prepare
- 1Remove all non-metal components like cushions, fabric, and plastic
- 2Separate different metal types (aluminum, steel, iron) when possible
- 3Remove rust and clean surfaces for better recycling value