Where Can You Recycle Steel Cans in Missouri?

City Drop-Off Sites

• Larger cities in Missouri, such as St. Louis, have various drop-off recycling bins throughout the community, often located near public libraries or fire departments. Contact the city's waste disposal department for locations and materials they will accept. Not all locations take steel cans.

Private Metal Companies

• Companies specializing in recycling metal products will readily accept steel cans. Among such companies located In Missouri are PSC Metals (pscmetals.com), Becker Iron and Metal (beckermetal.com) or Advantage Metal Recycling (advantagerecycling.com). In addition to steel cans, many metal companies will also take old appliances, steel pipes or automobiles for recycling purposes.

Curbside Pickup

• Communities offering curbside pickup services in Missouri include Saint Peters and Wildwood. In these places, you can place the steel cans outside your home or business for curbside pickup. Contact your local waste disposal company to inquire if your community is within a service area for curbside recycling. These companies are usually privately owned, but will provide you with their own recycling containers. Materials such as plastics, glass and paper are usually accepted as well.

Other Types of Recycling Centers

• Small towns and communities in Missouri may have a community bin or container at a local store, or the local dump or landfill may offer onsite recycling. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources list all recycling centers on its website, together with locations and contact numbers.