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About This Location

Rimco Scrap Metal is a St. Louis, Missouri scrap yard at 101 Bremen Ave that buys a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Non-ferrous purchases include aluminum, copper, brass, lead, stainless steel, electric motors and alternators, while ferrous loads cover appliances, vehicles, farm and construction equipment and metal furniture. The yard publishes a detailed prohibited-items list and will not take tires, televisions, catalytic converters, plastic, glass or trash. Missouri law requires a valid photo ID from sellers.

What Rimco Scrap Metal Accepts

✓ Aluminum (Non-ferrous aluminum purchased.)
✓ Copper (Non-ferrous copper purchased.)
✓ Brass (Non-ferrous brass purchased.)
✓ Lead (Non-ferrous lead purchased.)
✓ Stainless steel (Stainless steel accepted.)
✓ Electric motors & alternators (Electric motors and alternators accepted.)
✓ Appliances (Scrap appliances accepted as ferrous.)
✓ Vehicles & equipment (Vehicles, farm equipment and construction equipment.)
✓ Metal furniture (Metal furniture accepted.)
✓ Industrial scrap (Auto cast, machine shop turnings and rail material (with documentation).)

Related recycling guides: Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Tires
✕ Televisions
✕ Catalytic converters
✕ Fluorescent bulbs
✕ Plastic, glass, wood & trash
✕ Shopping carts & beer kegs
✕ Hazardous & regulated items

Rimco publishes an explicit prohibited-items list; items on it will be turned away.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Missouri scrap-metal law requires dealers to record a valid photo ID and seller details. Rail material requires documentation of ownership.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rimco Scrap Metal take tires or TVs?

No. Rimco does not accept tires, televisions, catalytic converters, fluorescent bulbs, plastic, glass, wood or trash. It is strictly a metal buyer.

What metals does Rimco buy?

Non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, brass, lead and stainless, plus electric motors and alternators, and ferrous items such as appliances, vehicles, equipment and metal furniture.

What are Rimco's hours?

Directory listings show weekdays 7:30am to 4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to noon, closed Sunday. Call 314-231-2274 to confirm before hauling.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap at Rimco?

Yes. Missouri law requires a valid photo ID for metal sales. Rail material also requires documentation proving ownership.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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101 Bremen Ave, St. Louis, MO 63147
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City / State
St Louis, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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