Recycling Zone
Recycling Center in Owensville, Missouri
About This Location
Recycling Zone LLC is a scrap-metal buyer and processor on Highway 28 in Owensville, Missouri. The yard buys scrap metal and aluminum from individual sellers and small contractors, paying for material by weight, and is also listed as dealing in surplus and salvage merchandise. Because pay rates move with the metals market, it is worth calling 573-437-5050 for current prices before you load up. The yard keeps weekday hours plus a Saturday morning, and because it is a working commercial buyer rather than a free municipal program, you are paid for what you bring in rather than charged a drop-off fee.
What Recycling Zone LLC Accepts
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What they do not accept
A specific not-accepted list is not published; this is a scrap-metal buyer rather than a full-service recycling drop-off. Call ahead to confirm whether a given material is bought.
Fees
- Scrap metal / aluminum — Facility pays sellers by weight; no drop-off charge found. Rates vary by material and the metals market — call 573-437-5050 for current prices.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to individual sellers and small contractors; walk-in during posted hours. This is a commercial scrap-metal buyer, not a free municipal recycling program — sellers are paid for materials. Holiday closures occur; a Labor Day closure (reopening the following Tuesday) was documented on the facility's Facebook page.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Recycling Zone pay for scrap metal?
Yes. Recycling Zone LLC is a scrap-metal buyer — it pays sellers by weight rather than charging a drop-off fee. Because pay rates follow the metals market, call 573-437-5050 for current prices before you bring material in.
What does Recycling Zone in Owensville accept?
The yard buys general scrap metal and aluminum, and is also listed as dealing in surplus and salvage merchandise. For specific metal grades, it's best to call ahead since only general scrap and aluminum are confirmed by name in public records.
What are Recycling Zone's hours?
Recycling Zone is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and is closed on Sunday. Holiday closures occur, so check their Facebook page around holidays.
Do I need an appointment to sell scrap there?
No appointment requirement was found — walk-in during posted hours appears to be standard for individual sellers and small contractors.
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