Mervis Recycling

Recycling Center in Decatur, Illinois

📍 1180 N 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521
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📞 +1 217-429-4148 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Mervis Recycling in Decatur is a scrap metal yard that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from individuals and businesses. On the ferrous side it takes automobiles, cast iron, industrial scrap steel, prepared #1 and #2 heavy melt, and scrap railcars; non-ferrous purchases include aluminum and copper radiators, copper wire, stainless steel and scrap brass. The yard operates Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis. This is a scrap buyer, not a household recycling drop-off.

What Mervis Recycling Accepts

✓ Automobiles / scrap cars (Ferrous scrap steel)
✓ Cast iron
✓ Industrial scrap steel
✓ Prepared #1 and #2 heavy melt
✓ Scrap railcars
✓ Aluminum and copper radiators (Non-ferrous)
✓ Copper wire (#1, #2 and bare bright)
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Scrap brass

What they do not accept

Mervis Recycling is a scrap metal buyer, not a household drop-off. It does not take curbside recyclables such as mixed paper, plastics or glass, or general household trash.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from individuals and businesses on a walk-in basis during open hours; prices change daily, so call for a current quote

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does Mervis Recycling in Decatur buy?

It buys ferrous metals such as autos, cast iron, industrial steel, prepared #1 and #2 heavy melt and railcars, plus non-ferrous metals including aluminum and copper radiators, copper wire, stainless steel and brass.

Does Mervis buy scrap from the public?

Yes. Mervis Recycling buys and recycles scrap metal from both individuals and businesses. Prices change daily, so call (217) 429-4148 for a current quote.

Can I recycle household bottles and cans here?

No. This is a metal scrap yard, not a household recycling drop-off. It buys metal and does not take curbside items such as plastic, glass or paper.

What are the hours?

The Decatur yard is open Monday through Friday, 7am to noon and 12:30pm to 4pm, and is closed on weekends.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1180 N 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521
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Website
mervis.com
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City / State
Decatur, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-4 PM
Thursday 7 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-4 PM
Friday 7 AM-12 PM, 12:30 PM-4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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