Your local scrap yard · Dexter, Missouri
Scrap Yard in Dexter, MO
Bootheel Recycling proudly serves Dexter and Southeast Missouri with fair pricing, certified scales, friendly service, and fast unloading. We pay cash for scrap metal and junk cars, and rent roll-off dumpsters across the region.
- Missouri certified scales
- Cash, paid on the spot
- We help you unload
- Family owned in Dexter
Local & trusted
The hometown scrap yard for Dexter and the Bootheel
If you're searching for a scrap yard in Dexter, MO, Bootheel Recycling is your local, family-owned answer. We're a full-service scrap metal recycling center at 202 North Harris Drive in Dexter, where you can turn copper, aluminum, brass, steel, junk cars, and more into cash — weighed on Missouri state-certified scales and paid on the spot. For over 20 years we've served Dexter and Southeast Missouri with honest weights, fair pricing, and friendly people who actually help you unload.
What is the best scrap yard in Dexter, Missouri? For most local sellers, it comes down to honesty, service, and fair pricing — and that's exactly what Bootheel Recycling is built on. We weigh every load on certified scales, explain how your price is figured, keep a clean and organized yard, and treat every customer with respect. We may not promise the highest price gimmicks, but we promise a fair, transparent, and welcoming experience every visit.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Dexter, MO? Bring it to Bootheel Recycling at 202 North Harris Drive in Dexter. We accept a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, help you unload, weigh your load on certified scales, and pay you immediately — no appointment needed for scrap drop-off. Learn more about our scrap metal recycling services.
The Bootheel difference
Why choose Bootheel Recycling
A scrap yard should be easy and pleasant to do business with. Here's why Dexter residents, contractors, farmers, and businesses choose our yard:
Friendly, helpful staff
Real people who greet you with respect, answer your questions, and treat first-timers and daily haulers exactly the same.
We help you unload
Pull in and our crew jumps in to help get your load off the truck or trailer. You're never left wrestling heavy scrap alone.
Transparent pricing
Fair, competitive market pricing explained plainly — you see the weight and exactly how your total is figured, every load.
Missouri certified scales
Every load is weighed on state-certified scales, so the weight is accurate, legal, and verifiable each time you visit.
Locally owned & operated
A family-owned scrap yard rooted right here in Dexter — your neighbors, not a distant corporate chain.
Fast service
A clean, organized yard with an easy way in and out, so you get weighed, paid, and back on the road quickly.
Family-friendly atmosphere
A tidy, welcoming yard where customer service comes first and you always feel respected — no attitude, no hassle.
Cash for scrap metal
What we buy at our Dexter scrap yard
We buy a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals at our Dexter scrap metal yard, paying fair, competitive market prices on certified scales. Bring in any of the following — and if you don't see your item, call us at (573) 624-3113 because chances are we take it:
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Steel & Iron
- Electric Motors
- Catalytic Converters
- Radiators
- Lead Batteries
- Insulated Wire
- Junk Cars
Junk car buyer · Dexter, MO
Cash for junk cars in Dexter, Missouri
Who buys junk cars in Dexter, Missouri? Bootheel Recycling does. We pay cash for junk and wrecked vehicles, trucks, vans, and farm equipment — running or not — with fair quotes, quick payment, and an easy process. That old car sitting in the yard or field is worth money, and we make it simple to turn it into cash.
We offer free, no-obligation quotes on junk vehicles. Tell us the year, make, model, and condition, and we'll give you a fair offer based on certified-scale weight and current scrap prices. A title is preferred and required in many cases, so it's best to call us first at (573) 624-3113 and we'll explain exactly what to bring. Want the full details? See our junk car recycling page.
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Get a free quote
Call or text us the year, make, model, and condition of your vehicle and we'll give you a fair, no-obligation offer.
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Bring it in or ask about removal
Drive or tow it to our Dexter yard, or call to talk through removal options for a vehicle that can't make the trip.
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We weigh & verify
We weigh the vehicle on our certified scales, confirm the details, and walk you through how the offer adds up.
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Get paid on the spot
Quick payment, every time — your junk car becomes cash in hand before you leave the lot.
Roll-off dumpsters · Dexter, MO
Roll-off dumpster rentals
Bootheel Recycling also offers roll-off dumpster rentals for residential and commercial cleanup projects throughout Southeast Missouri. From a garage cleanout or remodel to a roofing tear-off or construction job, we deliver the right roll-off dumpster fast, keep pricing clear and up front, and pick it up when you're done — recycling whatever we can along the way.
Whether you're a Dexter homeowner clearing out the house or a contractor managing a jobsite, renting is simple: call or text us about your project, we'll recommend the right size, and we'll schedule fast delivery. Explore sizes and pricing on our roll-off dumpster rentals page.
Where we serve
Serving Dexter and Southeast Missouri
Our scrap yard is based in Dexter, and customers drive in from across the Bootheel and Southeast Missouri — including Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, Kennett, Malden, and Bloomfield — because the trip is worth it for honest weights, fair pricing, and friendly service. Whether you're hauling scrap metal, selling a junk car, or renting a roll-off dumpster, we're proud to be the region's trusted recycling partner.
Find your town for local details on scrap metal recycling and roll-off dumpster rentals near you, or see our full service area:
Good to know
Scrap yard in Dexter, MO — FAQ
What does Bootheel Recycling buy?
Bootheel Recycling buys a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, steel and iron, electric motors, catalytic converters, radiators, lead batteries, and insulated wire. We also buy junk cars, trucks, and farm equipment. If you're not sure whether we take an item, just call us at (573) 624-3113.
How are scrap prices determined?
Scrap prices are based on the type of metal, its weight, cleanliness, and the current market — metal prices change daily with global commodity markets. At our Dexter scrap yard, every load is weighed on Missouri state-certified scales and priced at fair, competitive market rates, and our staff will explain exactly how your total is figured.
Do you help unload?
Yes. Helping you unload is part of how we do business. When you pull into our yard, our crew helps get your scrap off your truck or trailer so you're never handling a heavy load by yourself.
Do I need identification?
Yes. Missouri law requires a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID, for scrap metal transactions. Bring it with you and we'll handle the paperwork quickly so you can get weighed, paid, and on your way.
Do you buy junk cars?
Yes. We pay cash for junk cars, trucks, vans, and farm equipment in Dexter and across Southeast Missouri — running or not. A title is preferred and required in many cases, so call (573) 624-3113 first and we'll explain exactly what's needed before you make the trip.
Do you offer dumpsters?
Yes. Bootheel Recycling rents roll-off dumpsters for residential and commercial cleanup projects throughout Southeast Missouri, with fast delivery and flexible pickup. Call or text us with your project and we'll recommend the right size.
Come see us
Visit Bootheel Recycling Today
Stop by our Dexter scrap yard during business hours — no appointment needed for scrap drop-off. We'll help you unload, weigh your load on certified scales, and pay you on the spot.
- Address
- 202 North Harris Drive
Dexter, MO 63841 - Phone
- 573-624-3113
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMClosed for lunch 11:30 AM – 12:15 PMLast truck scale weight at 3:15 PMClosed Saturday & Sunday
Dexter, MO scrap yard
Turn your scrap and junk cars into cash today
Call Bootheel Recycling for current scrap pricing, a junk car offer, or a roll-off dumpster quote. Certified scales, fair pricing, friendly help, and immediate payment — right here in Dexter.
- Certified scales
- Cash on the spot
- We help you unload
- Family owned