Scrap Metal Recycling in Springfield, IL
Mervis Recycling at 1100 South 9th Street in Springfield takes ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, including metal appliances.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
- Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
Illinois rules
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (3)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Springfield Office of Public Works: Waste and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
- The city lists Mervis Iron, 1100 S. Ninth St., as accepting large metal appliances without cooling units free; a fee applies to units needing Freon removal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mervis Recycling Springfield, IL (opens in new tab) · Mervis Industries
- Accepted ferrous materials include appliances, cast iron, sheet metal and scrap machinery; non-ferrous include aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
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