Didion Orf Recycling Inc
Recycling Center in St James, Missouri
About This Location
Didion Orf Recycling's St. James facility — known as Didion Orf Recycling West — is a family-owned scrap yard at 14090 Dillon Outer Rd that has served residents, contractors, and businesses throughout the Rolla and St. James area since 2001. Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm, the yard accepts a broad range of ferrous metals (prepared steel, sheet iron, cast iron, steel turnings), non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, zinc, lead), and electronics (computer towers, laptops, cell phones, TVs, monitors, printers, and more). Many metal and electronics items earn you a cash payout by weight; some electronics such as CRT monitors, tube TVs, and microwaves carry a small recycling fee. The St. James location is not R2/RIOS certified (that certification applies only to the St. Peters flagship), but it operates under the same customer-service and environmental standards that have defined the company for over two decades.
What Didion Orf Recycling Inc Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
Call (573) 265-1243 before bringing unusual loads. Tanks must be cut or opened and all fluids drained before drop-off.
Fees
- CRT computer monitors — Small fee applies (exact amount not published; call to confirm)
- Tube or projection TVs — Small fee applies (exact amount not published; call to confirm)
- Microwaves — Small fee applies (exact amount not published; call to confirm)
- Scrap metals and most electronics (computer towers, laptops, cell phones) — No charge — facility pays you by weight for qualifying materials
- Keyboards, mice, printers, stereo equipment — Free drop-off, no payment either direction
Access & restrictions
Open to residents and commercial/industrial customers. No appointment needed for standard drop-off. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Staff will direct you to the correct zone upon arrival. Scrap is weighed on-site and payment is made by weight. Tanks must have fluids drained and must be cut or opened before arrival. Municipality-owned metals require proper documentation.
Programs & events
- IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) — Secure end-of-life IT equipment management including data destruction for businesses. Available at both St. Peters and St. James.
- Commercial & Industrial Recycling — Scheduled pickups, roll-off dumpster rentals, and hauling services available for businesses and contractors throughout the region.
- Charity Recycling Events — Didion Orf hosts recycling events for charities and corporations. Contact the St. James location for upcoming events.
- Ronald McDonald House Donation Option — Customers may direct their scrap payout to the Ronald McDonald House Charities instead of receiving cash.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the St. James location pay me for my scrap?
Yes — for qualifying materials such as scrap metals, computer towers, laptops, and cell phones, the yard pays you by weight after your load is weighed on their scale. Some items (keyboards, printers, stereo equipment) are free drop-offs with no payment. A small recycling fee applies to CRT monitors, tube/projection TVs, and microwaves.
Is the St. James yard R2/RIOS certified?
No. According to the company's own LinkedIn and website, R2v3/RIOS certification applies only to their St. Peters location. The St. James yard is not certified under those standards.
Are residents and the general public welcome, or is this commercial-only?
Both residents and commercial/industrial customers are welcome to drop off materials. The yard has a retail division open to the public, so you do not need a business account to recycle.
Do I need to prepare my materials before bringing them in?
Yes. Fluids must be drained from applicable materials, and tanks must be cut or opened before arrival. Certain items are prohibited outright: broken/alkaline batteries, mercury-containing items, PCBs, freon items, propane tanks, live ammunition, and stolen material. Municipality equipment (railroad iron, fire hydrants, road signs) requires correct documentation.
What are the hours and is the yard open on weekends?
The St. James facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. These hours are confirmed on the official Didion Orf Recycling website.
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