Camdenton Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Camdenton, Missouri
About This Location
Camdenton Recycling Center has been serving the Lake of the Ozarks region and all of central Missouri since 1988, operating at 69 Ball Park Rd off Highway N5 in Camdenton. This is a public scrap-metal buyback and drop-off facility — not a municipal curbside hauler or corporate broker — where individuals and businesses can bring aluminum, copper, brass, radiators, batteries, cardboard, and used motor oil and receive payment for accepted nonferrous metals. The center is open to the public Monday through Friday; large commercial contractors needing extended access are encouraged to call ahead for additional hours arrangements.
What Camdenton Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
No official list of refused materials was found on the facility's website. Call (573) 346-6224 to confirm whether a specific item is accepted before visiting.
Fees
- Nonferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, etc.) — No drop-off fee — facility pays customers for accepted scrap metals at market rates.
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off and buyback center; open to individuals and commercial customers. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Large commercial contractors should call ahead to arrange additional hours beyond standard Mon–Fri 8 AM–2 PM. Saturday availability for certain materials (e.g., radiators) may require a phone call to confirm.
Programs & events
- Lake of the Ozarks Solid Waste Management District – Recycling Center Listing — Camdenton Recycling Center is listed by Ozarks Going Green / Lake of the Ozarks Solid Waste Management District as a recycling center serving Camden, Laclede, and Miller counties.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Camdenton Recycling Center pay me for my scrap metal?
Yes. This is a buyback facility. The official website states they buy aluminum, copper, and other nonferrous metals. Prices are based on current market rates; call (573) 346-6224 for a current quote.
What are the current hours?
Per the official website, the center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Large commercial contractors can call to arrange additional hours. Saturday hours are not listed on the official site — call ahead to confirm weekend availability.
Is this center open to the general public, or do I need to be a Camden County resident?
No residency restriction was found. The facility is listed as open to both individual customers and commercial contractors from the broader Lake of the Ozarks and central Missouri region.
Do they accept televisions or other electronics?
The official website and its listed materials focus on nonferrous metals, aluminum, copper, batteries, cardboard, and used motor oil. Electronics acceptance is not confirmed by the official website. Call (573) 346-6224 before bringing electronics.
Can commercial contractors bring large loads?
Yes. The official website specifically notes that large commercial contractors may call for additional hours beyond the standard Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule.
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