Scrap Metal Recycling in Urbana, IL
Urbana has two scrap yards: Mack's Twin City Recycling (2808 N Lincoln Ave) and Mervis Recycling (3008 N. Cunningham Ave.).
See all 3 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
- Ecology Action Center: Metal Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ecology Action Center
- Mack's Twin City Recycling, 2808 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana 61802, takes scrap metals, batteries, appliances, cardboard and electronics (no TVs or computer monitors). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology Action Center: Electronics & Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ecology Action Center
- Mervis Recycling, 3008 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana 61802, takes aluminum, copper, brass, steel and scrap metal, cardboard and electronics (no microwaves, TVs or computer monitors). 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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