Cain Recyclers
Recycling Center in Philadelphia, Mississippi
About This Location
Cain Recyclers operates a scrap-metal buy-back yard at 221 Gum St in Philadelphia, Mississippi — a site long known locally as Central Mississippi Recycling and now listed among Cain Recyclers' two locations alongside its Kosciusko yard. The Philadelphia yard buys both ferrous and non-ferrous metals from residential, commercial, and industrial customers, weighs loads on its scale, and pays sellers on the spot. It operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. This is a scrap-metal yard — it does not accept household recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, or plastic.
What Cain Recyclers Accepts
What they do not accept
Cain Recyclers is a metals-only yard; household recyclables are not accepted.
Fees
- Scrap metal drop-off / sell — No charge to drop off — sellers are paid by weight at current market prices (cash or check).
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public drop-off accepted; residential, commercial, and industrial customers welcome. Bring metal to the yard; staff inspect, sort, and weigh the load, and payment is issued from the scale house. Mississippi state law governs ID requirements for scrap-metal transactions — call ahead to confirm.
Programs & events
- Scrap Pass — Loyalty program referenced by Cain Recyclers for frequent sellers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 221 Gum St yard called Cain Recyclers or Central Mississippi Recycling?
Both names refer to the same site. The official Cain Recyclers website lists 221 Gum St, Philadelphia as one of its two locations (with the same phone, 601-656-5001), while many business directories still list the address and phone under its former name, Central Mississippi Recycling LLC.
Does Cain Recyclers Philadelphia pay me for my scrap metal?
Yes. Once staff inspect, sort, and weigh your load, you are paid in cash or check from the scale house based on current market prices per pound.
What are the Philadelphia yard's hours and is it open on Saturdays?
The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Per the official site it is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Can residents bring small loads, or is this for commercial customers only?
Residential sellers are welcome alongside commercial and industrial customers. Any member of the public can bring scrap metal, from a trunk-load of aluminum cans to copper wire.
Does Cain Recyclers accept non-metal recyclables like cardboard, glass, or plastic?
No. It is a metals-only facility and does not accept paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, or other non-metal household recyclables.
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