Recycling Centers in Columbus, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbus, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Columbus and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Columbus: A Local Guide
Columbus, the seat of Lowndes County in Mississippi's Golden Triangle, has two active scrap metal and salvage facilities. Both pay cash by weight for metals and junk vehicles; neither serves as a municipal drop-off for household recyclables such as plastics, cardboard, or electronics.
B & S Auto & Salvage (1301 Gardner Blvd) is a long-running Columbus salvage yard that has operated for roughly four decades. It buys scrap and wrecked vehicles, pays for non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, and brass, and also stocks used and rebuilt auto parts for most makes and models — with national shipping available via UPS, USPS, or truck line. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Cash is paid for scrap; call (662) 327-1111 for a quote before hauling a load.
Radius Recycling (973 Island Rd) — still known locally as Columbus Scrap Material — is a full-service scrap metal yard operating under the national Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel) brand and listed by the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. It buys ferrous metals (steel, iron, cast iron, heavy melt), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless), electric motors, and scrap vehicles (title required). Mississippi law requires seller identification for metal transactions. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8–11 AM, closed Sunday; call (662) 328-8176 for current pricing. Neither yard accepts plastics, cardboard, glass, or e-waste — the City of Columbus operates free drop-off sites for those materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbus
Where can I sell a junk car in Columbus, MS?
Both yards in Columbus buy scrap vehicles. B & S Auto & Salvage at 1301 Gardner Blvd pays cash for wrecked and scrap cars; call (662) 327-1111 for a quote. Radius Recycling at 973 Island Rd also buys scrap autos, but a title is required. Call (662) 328-8176 for pricing.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal in Columbus?
Radius Recycling notes that Mississippi scrap-dealer law requires seller identification for metal transactions at its yard. B & S Auto & Salvage has not published a specific ID requirement, but it is standard practice in Mississippi; call (662) 327-1111 to confirm before your visit.
Can I bring copper or aluminum to these yards?
Yes. B & S Auto & Salvage buys copper, aluminum, and brass, as well as ferrous scrap. Radius Recycling purchases aluminum (cans, siding, sheet), copper (multiple wire grades), brass, and stainless steel, in addition to ferrous metals. Both pay by current market weight pricing.
Is Radius Recycling open on Saturdays in Columbus?
Local directory listings show Saturday hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Island Rd yard. These hours come from third-party sources, so call (662) 328-8176 before a Saturday trip to confirm.