J & L Recycling
Recycling Center in Ava, Missouri
About This Location
J & L Recycling is a scrap-metal buyback yard in Ava, Missouri, in Douglas County. It buys ferrous metals such as steel and iron along with non-ferrous scrap metal, paying customers by weight rather than taking free household drop-offs. Published hours differ between scrap directories, and prices move with the metals market, so call 417-683-2152 to confirm hours and current rates before hauling a load.
What J & L Recycling Accepts
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What they do not accept
No official list of rejected materials is published. As a scrap buyback yard it deals in metals, not mixed household recyclables such as paper, plastics or glass; call before bringing non-metal items.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public by weight. A photo ID may be required for certain metal sales under Missouri law; call to confirm requirements and pricing.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J & L Recycling in Ava buy?
It buys ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous scrap metal by weight. Call 417-683-2152 for current prices on the material you have.
Is J & L Recycling a free drop-off center?
No. It is a scrap-metal buyback yard that pays for metal by weight, not a free municipal recycling drop-off for paper, plastic and glass.
What are J & L Recycling's hours?
Scrap directories list different schedules, so we do not publish unverified hours. Call 417-683-2152 before you haul to confirm when they are open.
Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal in Ava?
Missouri law can require photo ID and records for certain metal sales. Call J & L Recycling at 417-683-2152 to confirm what documentation you should bring.
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