Recycling Centers in Fulton, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Fulton, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Fulton and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Fulton: A Local Guide
Fulton, the seat of Callaway County in mid-Missouri, sits roughly midway between Columbia and Jefferson City on US-54. The city's recycling landscape is anchored by metal-focused yards and specialty buyers. The most established full-service option is Callaway Recycling Center LLC at 6985 Silver Dr (573-826-3215), which buys copper, aluminum, brass, iron, steel, and auto bodies from walk-in customers, and also offers cardboard dumpsters and roll-off container service for businesses and contractors.
Drivers with junk vehicles can choose between two yards on different sides of town. Travis Logan Salvage at 8157 State Rd NN (573-220-3206) pays cash for end-of-life cars and trucks and offers free same-day towing — a convenient choice when the vehicle is not driveable. The yard is open Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday until noon. A-David Recycling at 1500 W 7th St (573-642-2582) has historically bought aluminum, copper, iron, steel, and used batteries, though some sources suggest possible closure — call ahead to confirm.
Fulton also hosts a specialty PGM recycler: Missouri Catalytic LLC on Business 54 (573-220-0969) focuses exclusively on used catalytic converters, paying cash based on platinum, palladium, and rhodium content. Missouri law requires photo ID for all converter sales; call ahead for documentation requirements and daily pricing. For e-waste and household hazardous waste, Fulton residents should contact the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District at mmswmd.org, which coordinates collection events across Callaway County.
Fulton is within easy reach of recycling options in neighboring cities. Columbia (about 20 miles west) and Jefferson City (about 22 miles southwest) both have additional scrap yards and municipal recycling programs. More options across Missouri are listed in our statewide directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Fulton
Where is the best place to sell scrap copper or aluminum in Fulton, MO?
Callaway Recycling Center at 6985 Silver Dr (573-826-3215) buys copper, aluminum, brass, iron, and steel from walk-in customers Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm and Friday 8:30am–3pm. Call for current prices — rates change with the commodity market.
Who buys catalytic converters in Fulton, Missouri?
Missouri Catalytic LLC on Business 54 (573-220-0969) is a specialty PGM buyer that pays cash based on the platinum, palladium, and rhodium content of each converter. Bring valid photo ID as required by Missouri law. Hours are Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm.
Does Fulton, MO have a place to recycle paper, plastic, or electronics?
No city-run drop-off for paper and plastics was verified in Fulton at this time. For electronics (e-waste) and household hazardous waste, contact the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District at mmswmd.org for scheduled collection events. Columbia's drop-off sites (about 20 miles west) may also be an option.
Which yard in Fulton offers free junk-car towing?
Travis Logan Salvage at 8157 State Rd NN (573-220-3206) offers free same-day towing for qualifying junk vehicles. Call to get a quote and schedule pick-up. Callaway Recycling Center also accepts auto bodies — contact them for pick-up options.