St. Louis Metal Recycling

Recycling Center in St Louis, Missouri

📍 1800 Vandeventer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113
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📞 +1 314-533-8100 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

St. Louis Metal Recycling is a scrap yard at 1800 N. Vandeventer Ave in St. Louis, Missouri that buys steel, aluminum, catalytic converters and more, and takes in derelict and abandoned vehicles. The yard keeps an unusual schedule, open Monday through Thursday and Saturday but closed Fridays and Sundays, and asks all customers to be inside the gate at least 30 minutes before closing. Missouri law requires sellers to present a valid photo ID. Call 314-533-8100 to confirm pricing and vehicle paperwork.

What St. Louis Metal Recycling Accepts

✓ Steel (Ferrous steel scrap.)
✓ Aluminum (Non-ferrous aluminum.)
✓ Catalytic converters (Catalytic converters purchased.)
✓ Junk & abandoned vehicles (Derelict and abandoned vehicles accepted.)

What they do not accept

A full prohibited-items list is not published; call to confirm items such as tires, electronics, or appliances with refrigerant.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · All customers must be inside the gate at least 30 minutes before closing. Missouri law requires a valid photo ID for metal sales and ownership documentation for vehicles.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Louis Metal Recycling open on Fridays?

No. The yard is open Monday through Thursday (8:00am-4:30pm) and Saturday (9:00am-3:00pm), but closed on Fridays and Sundays. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.

Does St. Louis Metal Recycling buy junk cars?

Yes. The yard accepts derelict and abandoned vehicles. Bring ownership paperwork and a valid photo ID, as Missouri law requires documentation for vehicle and metal sales.

Does it buy catalytic converters?

Yes. Catalytic converters are purchased, alongside steel, aluminum and other metals. Missouri has strict converter-sale rules, so bring valid ID.

When should I arrive to sell scrap?

Plan to be inside the gate at least 30 minutes before the posted closing time so staff can weigh and process your load.

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

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Contact & Location

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1800 Vandeventer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113
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St Louis, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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