The Can Man Of Canton
Recycling Center in Canton, Mississippi
About This Location
The Can Man Of Canton, at 309 Yandell Ave just north of the Canton Square in downtown Canton, MS, is a scrap metal recycler that buys from the general public and from commercial customers. The yard takes ferrous metal — automobiles, farm equipment, structural steel, rebar, and white goods — as well as non-ferrous metal including aluminum cans, solid aluminum, aluminum wire and rims, copper wire and pipe, brass, and stainless steel. Cardboard and paper are also purchased. The yard pays cash on the spot for unregulated metals and issues a check after a state review period for regulated items such as copper. The Canton location is open weekdays only — Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM — and closed on weekends.
What The Can Man Of Canton Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The plastics division is for industrial and commercial plastics only — household plastic recyclables are not accepted.
Fees
- Unregulated metals (iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, aluminum cans) — No drop-off fee — the yard pays you cash on the spot by weight
- Regulated metals (copper, aluminum/copper coils) — No drop-off fee — paid by check after a state-mandated review period
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public and to commercial/industrial customers for walk-in service; no appointment needed. Mississippi law subjects regulated metals (e.g., copper) to a holding/review period and payment by check rather than cash.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Canton location's hours?
The Canton yard at 309 Yandell Ave is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The separate Jackson location keeps different hours, including limited Saturday morning service.
Do I get paid cash for my scrap at the Canton yard?
Yes — The Can Man pays cash the same day for unregulated metals such as iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and aluminum cans. Regulated items like copper and aluminum/copper coils are paid by check after a state-mandated review period, as required by Mississippi law.
Do I need an appointment to drop off scrap?
No. The Canton yard is open to the public for walk-in service during its weekday hours; no appointment is required.
What does the Canton yard NOT accept?
The yard does not take hazardous material containers, radiated metal, closed containers, or beer and soda kegs. Its plastics division handles only industrial/commercial plastics, not household plastic recyclables.
Does The Can Man take cardboard and paper?
Yes. Cardboard and paper are purchased along with metals, per the company's FAQ.
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