Recycling Centers in St James, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in St James, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of St James, Missouri can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in St James: A Local Guide
St. James, located in Phelps County in central Missouri, is served by two recycling and reuse facilities along different parts of town. Together they cover scrap metal, electronics, and donated household goods — giving residents practical options for keeping materials out of the landfill.
Didion Orf Recycling Inc operates a full scrap yard at 14090 Dillon Outer Rd (the “Didion Orf Recycling West” location), open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM. The family-owned yard pays cash by weight for ferrous metals (prepared steel, cast iron, sheet iron, steel turnings), non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel), and electronics including computer towers, laptops, and cell phones. Flat-screen TVs and LCD monitors are accepted; CRT monitors, tube TVs, and microwaves carry a small recycling fee. No appointment is needed for standard drop-offs; tanks must be drained and opened before arrival.
St. James Caring Center Thrift Store, at 113 W Eldon St downtown, is a nonprofit resale shop run by the St. James Caring Center. It accepts clean, gently used clothing, shoes, furniture, books, small and large appliances, home décor, kitchenware, and toys as donation drop-offs during store hours (Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM). Mattresses, box springs, computers, monitors, tires, and TVs are not accepted. Every sale funds benevolent services — utility assistance, rent help, prescriptions, and emergency food — for Phelps County residents in the St. James School District.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in St James
Where can I recycle scrap metal or electronics in St. James, MO?
Didion Orf Recycling West at 14090 Dillon Outer Rd accepts a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals plus electronics (computers, laptops, cell phones, flat-screen TVs). The yard is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM and pays cash by weight for most materials. Call (573) 265-1243 for current pricing.
Does Didion Orf Recycling in St. James accept CRT televisions or tube TVs?
Yes, but a small recycling fee applies for CRT/tube televisions, CRT computer monitors, and microwaves. The exact fee is not published; call (573) 265-1243 to confirm the current amount before dropping them off.
Can I donate furniture or clothing in St. James?
Yes. The St. James Caring Center Thrift Store at 113 W Eldon St accepts clean, gently used clothing, shoes, furniture, appliances, books, and home goods as free donation drop-offs during store hours. Note that TVs, computers, monitors, mattresses, and tires are not accepted there.
Is there a government recycling drop-off for household recyclables in St. James?
Neither facility listed here is a municipal curbside-recycling center. Didion Orf handles metals and e-waste; the Caring Center handles donated reusables. For cardboard, paper, glass, or plastics recycling, contact Phelps County solid-waste services directly for current drop-off options.