Recycling Centers in West Point, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in West Point, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in West Point 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 West Point: A Local Guide
West Point, the county seat of Clay County, Mississippi, has two scrap metal recycling yards situated less than half a mile apart on West Church Hill Road. Both facilities buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public and serve industrial and commercial customers, giving Clay County residents straightforward options for recycling metal, appliances, and end-of-life vehicles.
SA Recycling at 1061 W Church Hill Rd is a full-service scrap metal buying yard open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (noon). The yard pays cash for steel, aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, stainless steel, nickel, lead, insulated wire, aluminum cans, large appliances (Freon must be removed from refrigerators and AC units), radiators, auto batteries, and end-of-life vehicles (valid title required). A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all sales. Oil, fuel, antifreeze, asbestos, propane tanks, and ammunition are strictly prohibited. Roll-off container service is available for high-volume commercial customers.
Steel City Recycling at 1510 W Church Hill Rd is a scrap metal processing facility operating a 500-ton Sierra Shear and purchasing aluminum, copper, cast iron, stainless steel, insulated copper wire, beverage cans, tin, steel, and end-of-life vehicles. Directory-listed hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. Note that SA Recycling LLC acquired Steel City Recycling’s assets in August 2020; current branding and Saturday hours have not been independently confirmed — call (662) 494-2275 before visiting. The West Point plant also has rail access to the KCS railroad for large-volume shipments.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in West Point
Do I need a photo ID to sell scrap metal in West Point, MS?
Yes. SA Recycling West Point explicitly requires a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) for every transaction. Mississippi state law also requires licensed metal dealers to log seller identification for certain materials, so bringing ID is strongly recommended at both yards on W Church Hill Rd.
Is SA Recycling West Point open on Saturdays?
Yes. SA Recycling at 1061 W Church Hill Rd is open Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Steel City Recycling's Saturday hours at 1510 W Church Hill Rd could not be independently confirmed — call (662) 494-2275 before making a Saturday trip to that address.
Will either yard in West Point buy my junk car?
Both yards purchase end-of-life vehicles. SA Recycling requires a valid title for all vehicles. Call SA Recycling at (662) 494-2275 to confirm current pricing and tow-away service availability. Steel City Recycling (now under SA Recycling ownership) also processes auto scrap with its 500-ton shear.
Can I drop off a refrigerator or air conditioner at the West Point scrap yards?
SA Recycling West Point accepts large appliances, but Freon must be removed from refrigerators and air conditioners before they can be accepted. Contact a certified HVAC technician for Freon removal first. Steel City Recycling's specific appliance policy is not confirmed from a primary source — call ahead.