PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS

A photo ID is required to be paid for your scrap metal.  If your photo ID does not have a current address, you must bring proof of address. You also must be at least 18 years of age to sell scrap metal.

Acceptable photo IDs

Valid driver’s license with photo ID

Valid passport

Valid state issued ID

All scrap items must be free of oils, fuels and any hazardous substances.

Seller should be prepared to demonstrate proof of ownership.

Pevely: 1250 Herky Horine Rd, Pevely, MO 63070

Valley Park: 165 Outer Rd W, Valley Park, MO 63088

Joneburg: 672 E Boonslick Rd, Jonesburg, MO 63351

See our list here

The most common items that are turned away include pressurized containers (propane, aerosol, or extinguishers), and hazardous, corrosive, explosive, or radioactive items.

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No appointment is necessary.

Our locations are open Monday – Saturday. Check the location pages for specific hours.

The “magnet test” is an easy way to determine what type of metal you have.If the magnet sticks to the metal object, it is steel or iron, referred to as “ferrous metal”.  Steel and iron has little value.  We encourage you to recycle this material at one of our scrap yards.Common household items (ferrous):

Steel – car, file cabinets, shelves, chairs

Iron – decorative items, gates and fencing, tools, cast iron pots/pans

If the magnet does not stick to the metal object, it will typically be copper, aluminum, brass, bronze or stainless steel.  These metals are referred to as “non-ferrous metal”.  You will typically be paid for non-ferrous metals at our yards. Common household items (non-ferrous):

Copper – plumbing pipes, air conditioner parts, electrical wire, some roofing materials

Aluminum – cans, doors, gutters, siding, window frames

Brass – door handles, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, keys

Bronze – pipe valve, musical instruments, decorative items

Most transactions are typically paid in cash, however, check payments are available and necessary depending on the type of material and size of the transaction.

If you bring mixed material to us, we will need to invest time in separating out the different material types.  Bringing us clean metal that is separated by type of metal means less processing on our end and we will pay more for separated material vs. mixed material. Please feel free to ask questions. We are glad to help!

While we do not offer pick-up service for these items, we welcome homeowners to bring old appliances to one of our recycling facilities. We recycle:

Washing machines

Dryers

Dishwashers

Refrigerators

Freezers – commercial and residential

Air conditioners

Air handlers

Heat pumps

Water heater

Refrigerators and air conditioners require special handling due to refrigerants that need to be properly handled.  We will require a signature certifying that appliance has been disposed compliant with applicable state law.

Both of our locations accept junk vehicles for recycling.  We accept running and non-running cars, vans and trucks.  We also buy trailers. We pay for metal and do charge a tire disposal fee for any semi truck tires or more than 5 tires per car. Fluids must be drained and hole in the gas tank, or fee will be assessed.

To sell a vehicle, you will need proof of ownership (title).

Don’t forget that you will need a ride home. If you drive your vehicle to our facility to sell, remember to make arrangements for a ride to get home. We are unable to offer transport to individuals.

An online search will be done to verify vehicle is not stolen.

Seldom will we be able to pick up household loads. If you have large volume of metals, we may be able to arrange to have the material picked up.  Click the link below to fill out a form and we will contact you.

Our scales read as little as 1 pound. So 1 pound or greater is all that is required.