Mervis Recycling - Mattoon

11/10/2026

Not all scrap metal is the same.

Ferrous metals contain iron and are generally magnetic. Non-ferrous metals, like copper, brass, and aluminum, do not contain iron.

Which type do you tend to bring in the most?

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11/06/2026

Can you tell what kind of metal you're looking at just by seeing it?

Take a guess before reading the comments!

Scrap metal comes in all shapes, sizes, and types. There's always something interesting to learn about what's recyclable.

11/05/2026

Are you the type who keeps old metal parts because you might need them someday, or are you ready to get rid of them by bringing it in for recycling?

Tell us which side you're on!

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11/04/2026

That old metal filing cabinet, steel shelving unit, or broken metal cart taking up space?

These are the kinds of everyday items people sometimes overlook when thinking about scrap metal recycling.

Take another look around your home, garage, or workplace. You might have more recyclable metal than you realize!

11/03/2026

Looking for a scrap yard near Mattoon, Illinois?

Mervis Recycling is here to serve local customers looking to recycle unwanted metal. From everyday household metal to larger loads, we're glad to be part of the recycling options in our community.

Give us a call with questions!

11/02/2026

We all have that one pile we've been meaning to do something about.

What's yours made up of? Old tools, metal shelving, equipment parts, wire, or something else?

If it's metal, it may have a second life through recycling at Mervis Recycling!

10/30/2026

Got a fall cleanup project on your weekend to-do list?

Whether you're clearing out the garage, cleaning up the shop, or finally dealing with that pile of old metal you've been meaning to get rid of, Mervis Recycling is here to help!

10/29/2026

That pile that's been sitting behind the garage...
The equipment you haven't used in years...
The metal you've been saving "just in case"...
Maybe it's time to let it go.
Bring it in and exchange it for cash!

10/28/2026

Have a metal item you're not sure about? That's a question we hear all the time!

If you're wondering whether something can be recycled, give us a call before you toss it. It never hurts to ask!

10/27/2026

Here are 3 things you might find during a fall cleanout:

🔩 Old hardware
🛠️ Broken tools
🗄️ Metal storage items

Don't automatically throw them away.
Your unwanted metal may be recyclable and exchanged for cash.