Recycling Centers in Orem, UT

Recycling in Orem: A Local Guide

Orem, Utah's Geneva Road corridor is home to two established metal recycling businesses, and a third appointment-based removal service serves residents citywide. None of the three are general-purpose household recycling drop-offs for paper, plastics, or electronics — each has a specific focus worth knowing before you make the trip.

MCR Recycling at 550 N Geneva Rd is the most full-service option for scrap metal sellers. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper (wire, pipe, sheet), aluminum (cans, siding, extrusions), brass, steel, insulated wiring, stainless steel, and specialty alloys. Non-ferrous metals are accepted from as little as 1 lb; ferrous from 100 lbs. Same-day payment by cash or check is available on certified digital scales. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no appointment needed for drop-off. MCR also offers bin delivery and scheduled pickup for contractors and commercial clients across Utah County. Review MCR's Rejected Materials Policy at mcr-recycling.net before unloading — the yard does not take loose tires, cardboard, plastics, or electronic devices.

Utah Pic-A-Part at 255 S Geneva Rd is a self-service auto salvage yard — part of a two-location Utah chain (the other is in Ogden). Customers search the online inventory for their vehicle make and model, walk the yard, bring their own tools, and pull the parts they need. It is open seven days a week (Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM) with last admission 30 minutes before closing. The yard also buys non-running vehicles through its cash-for-cars program. It is not a household recycling facility.

Metal Man Services at 875 W 400 N operates by appointment rather than as a walk-in yard. It offers free pickup of broken appliances — washers, dryers, dishwashers — and scrap metal from residential and commercial locations in Orem and surrounding Utah County. Call (801) 687-8787 to schedule.

For broader household recycling in Orem including paper, plastics, and glass, contact Utah County Solid Waste or use the curbside program administered through your city service. Additional recycling facilities serving the area are listed in the Utah recycling directory. Nearby cities include Provo, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Ogden.