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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Scrap metal removal
in Cape Girardeau.

Have metal pieces or a scrap pile to clear? Text photos and pickup details for a custom quote. We confirm the material, access, price and scheduling before booking.

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Start with a photo.

Text us your scrap metal removal details. We’ll confirm what we can take, the price and the pickup plan.

  • The whole pileA wide photo and a close-up of the material.
  • The approximate amountDimensions, item count or a known weight.
  • Your ZIP code and accessWhere it sits and how we can reach it.
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(844) 879-0892 · Prefer to call?

Attach your photos in your messaging app. Your request becomes a booking only after the details are agreed.

From your pile to a plan

  1. 01
    Show us what is there.

    Photos, amount and access.

  2. 02
    Know what is included.

    Scope, preparation and price.

  3. 03
    Agree on the pickup.

    A confirmed plan before you commit.

A plan for your pile

Ready to stop working around that metal pile?

A few light pieces and a pile of heavy metal can look similar in a quick description. Show us what is there so the plan matches your pickup.

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Your quote

A quote based on what is actually there.

Send a photo of the whole pile and a close-up of the material. Include its approximate size, your ZIP code and a view of the access.

Loose metal and mixed pieces.

Show each type of material. Different shapes, weights and attached parts can change the handling needed.

Appliances have their own choices.

A complete washer, dryer or refrigerator should use its appliance option when it meets that listing’s scope. Do not book a scrap pile as an appliance.

Confirm before dismantling.

This quote starts with pickup of the material you show. It does not automatically include cutting, demolition, disconnection or indoor carrying.

Ready for pickup

A few details. A clearer answer.

Send these details together so our team can review the material, the amount and the route to it.

Wait for the team to confirm acceptance, preparation, price and timing. Sending photos does not create a booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup

  1. Show the material.

    Photograph the whole pile and the different metals or objects in it. Mention sharp pieces, attached parts and any liquids or residue.

  2. Describe the amount.

    Include the approximate dimensions, piece count and any known weights.

  3. Show the pickup access.

    Include the location, ZIP code and a photo of the route from the street to the material. Mention stairs, gates, loading docks or limited access hours.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

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Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

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The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Scrap metal removal in Cape Girardeau: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

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Single stream recycling and glass drop-off

Accepted with preparation

Cardboard, paper and metal go in the green cart as one sort-free stream, and glass bottles and jars go to one of the City's drop-off points because glass is not collected at the curb.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Curbside recycling is part of the residential solid waste service, and the City Recycling Center at 2007 Southern Expressway accepts recyclable material free of charge.
When & how
Once a week on the route day with the recycling cart out by six in the morning, or at the drive-through Recycling Center Monday to Friday from seven thirty to four.
Get it ready
Put corrugated cardboard, gray board and chipboard such as soda, cereal and frozen pizza boxes, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail and paper, aluminum, steel and tin, and rinsed plastic containers in the recycling cart loose, because recyclables in a bag of any kind are refused. Keep garbage bags, newspaper sleeves and plastic shopping bags, plastic wrap, pet food bags, pesticide containers, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, PLA plastic, number six plastic, foam, clothing, hoses, hardcover books, photographs, paper towels, tissues, take-out containers, wood and yard waste out of the cart. Glass bottles and jars go to the drop-off points instead, rinsed with lids, caps and metal rings removed, and broken glass, window panes, automobile glass, china and glassware are not accepted anywhere.
City 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routesCity recycling page with the single stream rules, the glass drop-off points, the electronics program and the used fluid rulesCity solid waste and recycling hub with the carts, the placement rule and the contact details

Scrap metal and metal cans

Special rules apply

Aluminum, steel and tin cans go in the recycling cart, and no separate scrap metal program is published for larger metal.

City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no scrap metal collection or rate for a large metal item, so call Public Works on (573) 339-6351 and ask how the load should be routed, because the published routes cover small metal cans, appliances and general disposal rather than loose scrap.
When & how
Put food and beverage cans in the recycling cart on the route day, and ask Public Works about a larger metal item before hauling it anywhere.
Get it ready
Rinse cans and put them in the recycling cart loose, because aluminum, steel and tin are on the accepted list. For a larger metal item, ask whether it is handled as general disposal at the transfer station or through another route, since the City lists no scrap metal program and the transfer station's rates cover general disposal, limbs and brush, and white goods.
City 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routesCity transfer station page with the hours, the secured load rules and the published gate ratesCity recycling page with the single stream rules, the glass drop-off points, the electronics program and the used fluid rules

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Carts out by six, four feet clear

All trash goes in the tan cart with the lid shut and everything inside, and recyclables go in the dark green cart loose, because a bag of any kind inside the recycling cart is refused. Place the cart within four feet of the curb or the edge of the roadway and keep four feet of clearance from other carts, mailboxes, fire hydrants, low branches and parked cars. Carts go out by six in the morning and not more than twelve hours ahead of collection, and they come back off the curb the same day.

City 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routesCity solid waste and recycling hub with the carts, the placement rule and the contact details

Glass and electronics each have their own drop-off

Glass is not collected in the recycling cart, so bottles and jars go to one of the City's drop-off points: Fire Station 1 on South Sprigg Street, Fire Station 2 on South Mount Auburn Road, Fire Station 3 on North Sprigg Street, the Public Works drop-off at 2007 Southern Expressway, the Osage Center on North Kingshighway or the A.C. Brase Arena on Kiwanis Drive. Rinse the containers and remove lids, caps and rings, and leave broken glass, window panes, automobile glass, china and glassware out. Computers and most small electronics are free at the Recycling Center on weekdays, but a television or CRT monitor is not accepted there and goes to the transfer station instead.

City recycling page with the single stream rules, the glass drop-off points, the electronics program and the used fluid rulesCity 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routes

Tarp the load before the transfer station gate

The transfer station at 2055 Corporate Circle is open weekdays from seven to four and closed on weekends and City holidays, and fees are paid on site with cash, check or a credit or debit card. A trailer without sides has to be completely covered by tarps, the tailgate has to be up, and nothing may hang off the vehicle, because an uncovered load is assessed the published unsecured load fee on top of the disposal rate. Tires, batteries, motor oil, concrete, railroad ties, automobile parts, pesticides, oil-based paint and other hazardous material are refused at the gate.

City transfer station page with the hours, the secured load rules and the published gate ratesCity 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routes

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

See your pickup preparation

Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

Send photos of your pile for a quote and pickup plan.

Price
Confirm the quote for your exact items before booking.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of Cape Girardeau Public Works Solid Waste Division

Haul the load to the transfer station

A household with extra trash, an appliance, a construction load or bulky material that cannot wait for a pickup slot.

Cost & conditions
From $25 per load as the transfer station minimum disposal charge, with the general disposal rate charged per ton above that. Anyone bringing a load to 2055 Corporate Circle, where the fee is paid on site with cash, check or a credit or debit card.
Arrange it
Secure the load with a tarp, tailgate up and nothing hanging off the vehicle, then arrive on a weekday between seven and four.

The gate is closed on weekends and City holidays, an uncovered load carries the published unsecured load fee, appliances are charged at the published white goods rate, and tires, batteries, motor oil, concrete, railroad ties, automobile parts, pesticides, oil-based paint and other hazardous material are refused.

Open the city transfer station page

City of Cape Girardeau Public Works Solid Waste Division

Drop off at the City Recycling Center

A household with cardboard, single stream recyclables, computers and small electronics, small yard waste or used motor oil.

Cost & conditions
No charge. The Recycling Center at 2007 Southern Expressway accepts recyclable material, the listed electronics, small yard waste and used motor oil free of charge.
Arrange it
Drive through the center at 2007 Southern Expressway on a weekday between seven thirty and four, use the cardboard, glass and single stream bins, and bring used motor oil to the southeast corner of the Public Works building between eight and three thirty on a weekday.

The center does not accept garbage bags, newspaper sleeves or plastic shopping bags of any kind, and televisions, CRT monitors, smoke detectors, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, chemicals, hazardous material, thermostats and alkaline batteries are refused there. Used oil has to be strictly motor oil or the listed fluids with no solvent, water, gasoline or antifreeze mixed in, no commercial oil is accepted, and the drop-off requires signing a log sheet.

Open the city recycling page

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Self haul in Cape Girardeau means the Recycling Center and the Transfer Station. The Recycling Center at 2007 Southern Expressway is a drive-through building with bins for cardboard, glass and single stream material, open Monday to Friday seven thirty to four, and it also takes the listed electronics free of charge, small yard waste such as leaves and twigs a quarter inch or smaller, and used motor oil and the other accepted fluids at the southeast corner of the Public Works building between eight and three thirty on weekdays. Televisions and CRT monitors are not accepted at the Recycling Center and go to the Transfer Station at 2055 Corporate Circle for disposal, which is open Monday to Friday seven to four and closed on weekends and City holidays. The gate charges a general disposal rate per ton with a minimum charge per load, the same per ton rate for limbs and brush, and a per item rate for white goods, and it refuses tires, batteries, motor oil, concrete, railroad ties, automobile parts, pesticides, oil-based paint and other hazardous material. Every load has to be secured with tarps and the tailgate up, because an uncovered load carries the published unsecured load fee. Tires have no city route at all, and the household hazardous waste drop-off depends on state grant funding. City recycling page with the single stream rules, the glass drop-off points, the electronics program and the used fluid rulesCity transfer station page with the hours, the secured load rules and the published gate ratesCity 2025-2026 trash and recycling handbook with cart limits, accepted and refused lists, special pickup rules and holiday routesCity other waste page with the latex paint method, the oil based paint rule and the hazardous waste event

Drive-through recycling, electronics and yard waste drop-off

City of Cape Girardeau Recycling Center

2007 Southern Expressway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Cardboard, glass and single stream recyclables in drive-through bins, the listed electronics such as computers, non-CRT flat screen monitors, printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, cell phones, speakers, VCR and DVD players, fax machines, answering machines, stereos and microwaves, small yard waste such as leaves and twigs a quarter inch or smaller, and used motor oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, differential oil and kerosene brought to the southeast corner of the Public Works building.

Garbage bags, newspaper sleeves and plastic shopping bags of any kind are not accepted. Televisions, CRT monitors, smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, chemicals, hazardous material, thermostats and alkaline batteries are refused. Used oil has to be strictly motor oil or the listed fluids with nothing mixed in, no commercial oil is taken, and the drop-off requires signing a log sheet.

Recycling Center Monday to Friday seven thirty to four. Used motor oil and fluids Monday to Friday eight to three thirty. Telephone (573) 339-6351.

No charge. Recyclable material, the listed electronics, small yard waste and the accepted used fluids are taken free of charge.

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City gate for appliances, bulky items and extra trash

City of Cape Girardeau Transfer Station

2055 Corporate Circle, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Appliances, bulky items and extra trash, with the gate charging a general disposal rate per ton, the same per ton rate for limbs and brush, and a per item rate for white goods such as appliances.

Tires, batteries, motor oil, concrete, railroad ties, automobile parts, pesticides, oil-based paint and any other hazardous material are not accepted. All loads must be secured with tarps, the tailgate up and nothing hanging off the vehicle, and an uncovered load is assessed the published unsecured load fee.

Monday to Friday seven to four, closed weekends and City holidays. Telephone (573) 339-6353.

From $25 per load as the minimum disposal charge, with the general disposal rate charged per ton above that and a separate per item rate for white goods. Anyone bringing a load to the gate, where the fee is paid on site with cash, check or a credit or debit card.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”

Mariella W.Google review

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review
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Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Scrap metal removal, from your photo request to the pickup plan in Cape Girardeau.

How do I request a scrap metal pickup quote?

Text photos to (844) 879-0892 with your ZIP code, approximate amount and access details. Show the whole pile and a closer view of the material. Our team will confirm the scope, quote and scheduling.

Do you buy scrap metal or pick it up for free?

This is a request for a paid removal quote, not a scrap-buying or free-collection offer. If you want to sell metal, ask a local recycler about its accepted materials and delivery requirements.

How much does scrap metal removal cost?

This service uses a custom quote. Send photos, the approximate amount, your ZIP code and access details. Our team confirms the scope and price before booking; there is no fixed-price catalog item for this pile.

Can you collect it today?

Tell our team your preferred day when you request the quote. Timing depends on the material, amount and access, and is confirmed with your quote. Sending photos does not reserve same-day pickup.

Where does glass go in Cape Girardeau?

To a drop-off point, because glass is not collected in the recycling cart. The City lists Fire Station 1 on South Sprigg Street, Fire Station 2 on South Mount Auburn Road, Fire Station 3 on North Sprigg Street, the Public Works drop-off at 2007 Southern Expressway, the Osage Center on North Kingshighway and the A.C. Brase Arena on Kiwanis Drive. Only bottles and jars are accepted, rinsed, with lids and rings removed.Official guidance

Can I put recyclables in a bag in Cape Girardeau?

No. Recyclables are refused if they are placed in a bag of any kind inside the recycling cart, and plastic shopping bags, garbage bags and newspaper sleeves are no longer accepted in the single stream program at all. Those bags go in the tan trash cart with the other non-recyclable material.Official guidance

Where does scrap metal go in Cape Girardeau?

Small metal cans go in the recycling cart, because aluminum, steel and tin are on the accepted list. No scrap metal program is published for a larger item, so call Public Works on (573) 339-6351 and ask whether the load is handled as general disposal at the transfer station, where the published rates cover general disposal, limbs and brush, and white goods.Official guidance

Who collects trash in Cape Girardeau?

The City does, through the Public Works Solid Waste Division, which issues a tan trash cart and a dark green recycling cart to each residential customer and collects both weekly on the address's route day. Public Works answers questions on (573) 339-6351, and the department also runs the Recycling Center and the Transfer Station.Official guidance

How do I find my Cape Girardeau collection day?

Each residential customer has one trash and one recycling collection day a week, and the City publishes a route map for the days. Call Public Works on (573) 339-6351 if the map is unclear, and sign up for city service updates to hear about schedule changes before the truck runs.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Let’s get your pickup figured out.

Send photos and your ZIP code. Our team will confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you commit.

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