Sa Recycling
Recycling Center in Cuba, Missouri
About This Location
SA Recycling's Cuba yard, located at 752 Highway P in Crawford County, is a pay-to-seller scrap metal facility open to the general public—not a free municipal drop-off. Bring your ferrous and non-ferrous metals, end-of-life vehicles, appliances, aluminum cans, auto batteries, radiators, insulated copper wire, and small electricals and walk away with cash on the spot. The yard maintains certified digital scales and organized drive-through lanes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required from all sellers at the time of transaction, per Missouri scrap-metal law. Prohibited items—including oil, fuel, antifreeze, asbestos, radioactive materials, propane tanks, and ammunition—will not be accepted at any SA Recycling facility.
What Sa Recycling Accepts
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What they do not accept
The above items are prohibited at all SA Recycling facilities per the official yard page. Non-metal recyclables (cardboard, glass bottles, plastic) are not part of this facility's business; it is a scrap metal buyer only.
Fees
- Scrap metal / accepted materials — No drop-off fee — SA Recycling pays sellers cash on the spot for accepted scrap metal, subject to current market prices and applicable Missouri scrap-metal laws.
Access & restrictions
Open to the general public. No appointment required for standard drop-off. Commercial and industrial accounts also welcome. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or other official ID) is required from all material sellers at the time of transaction. Roll-off container services are available for large commercial quantities of metal.
Programs & events
- General Public Metal Recycling — Individuals can bring scrap metal, appliances, cans, and junk cars and receive cash payment on the spot.
- End-of-Life Vehicle / Junk Car Buying — SA Recycling pays for end-of-life vehicles; the Cuba yard explicitly offers this service.
- Industrial & Commercial Roll-Off Container Service — Roll-off bins available for contractors, manufacturers, and businesses with large volumes of scrap metal.
- Certified Appliance Recycling — SA Recycling is a Certified Appliance Recycler complying with EPA Clean Air Act refrigerant recovery requirements.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SA Recycling Cuba pay me for my scrap, or do I pay a drop-off fee?
SA Recycling pays you cash on the spot for accepted scrap metal — there is no drop-off fee. Prices are based on current market rates and applicable Missouri scrap-metal laws.
Do I need to bring an ID to sell scrap metal at the Cuba yard?
Yes. All sellers are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID — such as a driver's license — at the time of transaction, as required by Missouri law.
Can I bring my junk car to SA Recycling in Cuba?
Yes. The Cuba yard explicitly buys end-of-life vehicles and junk cars. Contact the yard at (573) 885-7628 for current pricing and to confirm any title requirements before you arrive.
Is the Cuba yard open on weekends?
The yard is open Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). It is closed on Sundays.
What materials are absolutely not allowed at SA Recycling Cuba?
The following are prohibited at all SA Recycling yards: oil, fuel, antifreeze, asbestos, radioactive materials, closed containers, propane tanks, ammunition shells, and other explosive ordnance. These items will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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