Big Dog Recycling
Recycling Center in Halfway, Missouri
About This Location
Big Dog Recycling at 2074 State Hwy 32 in Halfway is a scrap-metal yard that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals - copper, aluminum cans, stainless, short steel, electric motors, batteries and whole cars. It also rents 10- and 30-yard roll-off dumpsters and recycles TVs for a flat fee. Valid ID and license-plate info are required to sell scrap.
What Big Dog Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries
What they do not accept
A formal do-not-accept list was not published. Bolts and nails must be kept in a container, and fence wire must be separated. As a scrap yard it is not a free drop-off for household trash, plastics or glass.
Fees
- Flat-screen TV disposal — $25 each
- CRT (non-flat-screen) TV disposal — $50 each
- Roll-off dumpster rental — 10- or 30-yard sizes (call for price)
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Valid ID and license-plate documentation required to sell scrap. Walk-in during business hours; closed daily 12:00-12:30 for lunch.
Programs & events
- Roll-off dumpster rental — 10- and 30-yard roll-off dumpsters available for cleanouts and projects.
- TV disposal — Accepts flat-screen and CRT televisions for a flat per-unit fee.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current scrap metal prices at Big Dog Recycling?
Their posted list includes Copper #1 at $4.20/lb, Copper #2 at $4.00/lb, aluminum cans $0.45/lb, clean stainless $0.25/lb, batteries $0.10/lb, cars $170/ton and short steel $200/ton. Prices change with the market - confirm by phone.
Does Big Dog Recycling take old TVs?
Yes, but for a fee rather than payment: $25 for a flat-screen TV and $50 for a CRT (tube) TV.
Do I need an ID to sell scrap at Big Dog Recycling?
Yes. Valid ID and license-plate documentation are required for scrap transactions. Bolts and nails must be kept in a container and fence wire must be separated.
What are Big Dog Recycling's hours?
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12:00-12:30 p.m. for lunch, and closed weekends.
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