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About This Location

In business since 1964, Jacksonville Iron pays cash for scrap metal — from copper and brass to ferrous steel — and serves residential and commercial customers across Morgan, Scott, and Pike counties.

What this location Accepts

✓ Ferrous steel and iron
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum (including cans)
✓ Lead
✓ Radiators
✓ Automotive and lead-acid batteries
✓ Non-magnetic stainless steel
✓ Electric motors (SU/EM)

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What they do not accept

✕ Televisions
✕ Furniture
✕ Tires
✕ Pressurized tanks

Programs & events

  • Roll-off dumpster rental — Available for residential and commercial cleanup projects across Central Illinois
  • On-site cleanup — Crew-based on-site metal and debris cleanup for Morgan, Scott, and Pike county customers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jacksonville Iron pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. Jacksonville Iron is a for-profit scrap metal dealer that pays market rates for ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel. Pricing fluctuates with commodity markets; contact them at (217) 243-2819 or email Jaxiron494@gmail.com for current quotes.

Is Jacksonville Iron open on Saturdays?

Only on the first Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM to noon. All other Saturdays — and every Sunday — are closed. Regular weekday hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–noon.

Does Jacksonville Iron accept tires or televisions?

No. Jacksonville Iron explicitly does not accept tires, televisions, furniture, or pressurized tanks. They are a scrap metal yard only. For tires and general waste, the Morgan County Recycling & Transfer Facility at 2263 IL-104 is a nearby alternative.

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Contact & Location

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Inc., 739 E Lafayette Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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City / State
Jacksonville, Illinois

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (first Saturday of each month only)
Sunday Closed
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