Bootheel Recycling
Recycling Center in Dexter, Missouri
About This Location
Bootheel Recycling is a scrap metal yard in Dexter, Missouri that pays cash for scrap metal and junk cars. It buys aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, steel and iron, electric motors, catalytic converters, radiators, lead batteries, insulated wire and junk cars, trucks and farm equipment. The yard weighs loads on a truck scale, pays on the spot, and also rents roll-off dumpsters. No appointment is needed for scrap drop-off, but a valid government-issued photo ID is required per Missouri law. The yard closes for lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM and takes its last scale weight at 3:15 PM.
What Bootheel Recycling Accepts
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What they do not accept
As a scrap metal yard, Bootheel Recycling deals in metals and vehicles. Household recyclables such as glass, mixed paper or curbside plastics are generally not what a scrap buyer handles - call before bringing non-metal items.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; no appointment needed for scrap drop-off. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions per Missouri law. The yard closes for lunch 11:30 AM-12:15 PM and takes the last scale weight at 3:15 PM.
Programs & events
- Cash for junk cars — Buys junk cars, trucks and farm equipment for scrap, paid on the spot after weighing.
- Roll-off dumpster rental — Offers roll-off dumpster rentals for scrap collection.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bootheel Recycling pay cash for scrap metal?
Yes. Bootheel Recycling pays cash for scrap metal and junk cars, with payment made on the spot after your load is weighed.
What are Bootheel Recycling's hours?
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, closed for lunch 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, with the last truck-scale weight taken at 3:15 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do I need an ID to sell scrap at Bootheel Recycling?
Yes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all scrap transactions per Missouri law. No appointment is needed for scrap drop-off.
Does Bootheel Recycling have a price list?
The website does not publish a fixed price list; scrap prices depend on the type of metal, its weight, cleanliness and the current market. Call (573) 624-3113 or text (573) 820-1067 for a current quote.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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