Recycling Centers in Eldon, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Eldon, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Eldon has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Eldon: A Local Guide
Eldon, a Miller County city of about 4,700 people situated between Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks, has four recycling and automotive-recycling operations within city limits. For walk-in scrap recycling with the widest material coverage, Rock Island Iron & Metal Recycling at 401 E 8th St is the strongest option: they pay cash for aluminum, copper, steel, and consumer electronics — including cell phones and computers — with staff on hand to help unload. Hours run Monday through Friday 8am–4:30pm plus Saturday 8am–11:30am.
Ozark Recycling at 61 State Hwy Y focuses on non-ferrous metals — aluminum cans and architectural aluminum, copper, brass, and car batteries — operating a four-day schedule (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 8am–3pm). Ozark does not accept TVs or household batteries. Both operations pay weekly-updated commodity prices, so it pays to call ahead before making a trip with a large load.
Gateway Industries Work Shop at 1204 E North St is a nonprofit vocational center providing employment for adults with disabilities. It maintains outdoor recycling drop-off bins behind the building that are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week — the only round-the-clock option in Eldon. Call (573) 392-4405 during business hours to confirm which materials the bins currently accept.
Reed's Automotive at 20 Twiggy Ln is an auto-repair and salvage yard specializing in late-model (1990+) vehicles, open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–noon. Reed's buys junk cars but does not accept loose scrap or household recyclables. Nearby cities with additional recycling resources include Versailles to the north and Camdenton to the south. The Missouri recycling directory covers the full state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Eldon
Where can I recycle aluminum cans in Eldon, MO?
Both Rock Island Iron & Metal at 401 E 8th St and Ozark Recycling at 61 State Hwy Y pay cash for aluminum cans. Rock Island is open Mon–Sat; Ozark is open Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri. Call each facility for current prices before your visit.
Is there a 24-hour recycling drop-off in Eldon, MO?
Yes — Gateway Industries Work Shop at 1204 E North St has outdoor recycling bins at the rear of the building available around the clock, seven days a week. Call (573) 392-4405 during business hours (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) to confirm which materials are currently accepted.
Does Ozark Recycling accept TVs or household batteries in Eldon?
No — Ozark Recycling specifically does not accept televisions or household batteries (AA, AAA, etc.). Car and truck lead-acid batteries are accepted. For electronics including TVs and computers, Rock Island Iron & Metal at 401 E 8th St accepts cell phones, computers, and tablets.
Where can I sell a junk car in Eldon, MO?
Reed's Automotive at 20 Twiggy Ln buys unwanted vehicles specializing in 1990 and newer models (call 573-392-3590). Rock Island Iron & Metal also purchases junk cars for scrap value.