Smc Recycling And Porta John Rental
Recycling Center in Tupelo, Mississippi
About This Location
SMC Recycling and Porta John Rental, located at 1000 Park Lake Road in Tupelo, Mississippi, is the Lee County location of a family-owned, multi-facility scrap metal processing company operating across Northeast Mississippi and Southwest Tennessee since 1998. The yard is open to the public and pays fair market prices for ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, lead, and automobile scrap. Beyond metal recycling, this location also offers porta-john and porta-potty rentals for events, construction sites, and gatherings, as well as portable car crusher services. Drop-off customers can expect prompt payment; industrial and commercial pick-up service is also available for qualifying loads.
What Smc Recycling And Porta John Rental Accepts
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What they do not accept
No explicit 'not accepted' materials list has been published by this facility. Items that are not scrap metal (e.g., cardboard, glass, plastics, electronics, household hazardous waste) are not listed as accepted and this is a metal-only scrap yard. Call ahead to confirm.
Fees
- Scrap metal drop-off — No fee — SMC pays customers fair market price for scrap metal.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public for scrap metal drop-off. Industrial and commercial pick-up service also available. · Porta-john and porta-potty rentals are a separate service line offered alongside metal recycling. Call (662) 842-6060 for pricing on rentals and pick-up services.
Programs & events
- Industrial & Commercial Pick-Up — SMC offers scheduled industrial and commercial scrap metal pick-up for qualifying customers.
- Porta-John / Porta-Potty Rental — Rental units are serviced on a scheduled basis with thorough sanitizing, restocking, and repairs. Customers include construction sites, events, weddings, parks, and gatherings.
- Portable Car Crusher Service — On-site portable car crusher service available for scrap automobiles.
- Roll-Off Dumpster Service — Roll-off dumpsters are listed as part of SMC Recycling's broader service offerings across locations.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SMC Recycling in Tupelo pay me for my scrap metal?
Yes. SMC Recycling is open to the public and pays fair market prices for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. The facility commits to fair market pricing and prompt payment. Specific per-pound prices are not published and vary by market; call (662) 842-6060 for current rates.
What metals does the Tupelo location accept?
The Tupelo yard accepts a wide range of metals including copper (in all forms — tubing, wire, turnings), aluminum (cans, siding, wheels, window frames), brass (yellow, red, turnings, valves, faucets), steel, cast iron, stainless steel, lead, auto batteries, appliances, water heaters, and complete scrap automobiles.
Can I drop off a scrap car at this location?
Yes. Automobiles are among the most popular items accepted at SMC Recycling's Tupelo facility, and the yard offers portable car crusher service on-site.
Does SMC Recycling Tupelo also rent porta-johns?
Yes. In addition to metal recycling, this location rents porta-johns and porta-potties for events, construction sites, weddings, parks, and family gatherings. Rentals include scheduled servicing, sanitizing, restocking, and repairs for normal wear. Call for pricing and availability.
What are the hours and is the yard open on weekends?
The Tupelo yard is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. It is closed on both Saturday and Sunday.
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