Recycling Centers in Cadet, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cadet, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Cadet, Missouri. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Cadet area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Cadet: A Local Guide
Cadet is a small community in Washington County, Missouri, along State Highway E in the Mineral Area region. It is home to two active scrap-metal and auto-salvage operations that together give residents a practical local outlet for metal recycling — neither charges a drop-off fee; both pay sellers at current market rates.
Lewis Salvage and Wrecking LLC at 16705 State Highway E is a scrap-buying and auto-salvage yard open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal — steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, lead, and radiators — as well as automotive batteries, appliances, and whole junk vehicles. It pays at commodity-market rates rather than charging any drop-off fee.
Washington County Recycling at 15056 State Highway E is a scrap buyer and used-auto-parts dealer open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 9 AM–2 PM. It also purchases aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, catalytic converters, electric motors, engine blocks, lead-acid batteries, and junk vehicles by weight, and can arrange pickup for complete vehicles — call (573) 436-1990 to schedule. Neither household plastics, glass, nor hazardous materials are accepted at either yard.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cadet
Do either of the Cadet scrap yards charge a drop-off fee?
No. Both Lewis Salvage and Wrecking and Washington County Recycling are scrap buyers, not municipal drop-offs — they pay you by weight at current commodity-market rates. Call each yard for current prices before bringing a large load.
Which Cadet yard buys junk vehicles, and can they pick one up?
Both yards buy junk vehicles. Washington County Recycling additionally offers a vehicle pickup service — call (573) 436-1990 to arrange a pickup. Lewis Salvage and Wrecking accepts vehicles for salvage as well; call (573) 438-2541 to confirm.
Can I recycle catalytic converters or electric motors in Cadet?
Yes — Washington County Recycling at 15056 State Highway E lists catalytic converters and electric motors among its accepted materials. Lewis Salvage and Wrecking focuses primarily on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and may not advertise these items; call (573) 438-2541 to confirm.
Do I need a photo ID to sell scrap metal in Cadet?
Missouri scrap dealers commonly require a government-issued photo ID from sellers. Bring ID and confirm the specific requirement with each yard before your visit.