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2nd Chance Salvage

1303 Angle Rd

2nd Chance Salvage has operated in Fort Pierce since 1986 as St. Lucie County's scrap metal and auto salvage yard. The facility combines a U-pull-it yard of older cars and trucks with a scale house that pays cash for junk vehicles, appliances, steel, and cast iron. The yard is organized with room between rows, and customers bring their own tools to pull parts.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, closed Sunday. Scale house: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 11:20 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Accepts: Junk cars and trucks, Totaled vehicles, Heavy trucks and equipment, Steel appliances, Rebar and busheling steel, Cast iron pipes and brake drums, Household appliances, Scrap metal

Services: Self-service U-pull-it auto parts yard · Cash for junk cars, trucks, and vans · Cash for totaled and non-running vehicles · Heavy truck and equipment buying · Scrap metal scale service · Electro magnet and grapple handling for heavy scrap · Commercial and residential dumpster rentals (partner LC Waste Removal)

Do I need my own tools for the U-pull-it yard?

Yes. The yard specializes in older model cars, trucks, and vans. Customers bring their own tools to pull parts from a well-organized yard.

What are the scale house hours?

Monday through Friday the scale is open 8:00 AM to 11:20 AM and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Saturday scale hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Atlantic Coast Recycling Inc

3301 Ave D Fort Pierce FL 34947 USA

4.3/5(94 reviews)

Atlantic Coast Recycling is dedicated to sustainable metal recycling in Fort Pierce, Florida. Since 1980, this site has transformed waste into usable materials, supporting local economies and protecting the environment.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals

Services: Scrap metal buying · Vehicle quotes and purchases · Manufacturing scrap pickup

What are your business hours?

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

What types of metals do you accept?

We accept a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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East Coast Recycling, Inc.

4880 Glades Cut Off Rd Fort Pierce FL 34981 USA

4.4/5(20 reviews)

East Coast Recycling runs a state-certified material recovery facility on Glades Cut-Off Road in Fort Pierce, where it grinds yard waste, land clearing debris, and pallets and lumber from construction jobs into native mulch, organic soils, and concrete aggregate. Its compost and mulch carry Florida Department of Transportation approval. Haulers bring yard waste, mixed and roofing C&D, clean concrete, asphalt, land clearing debris, demolition debris, and clean wood to the gate. The company also supplies roll-off dumpsters from 10 to 40 cubic yards. Contractors, developers, builders, and the public use it across the Treasure Coast.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Accepts: Yard waste, Mixed C&D, Roofing C&D, Clean concrete, Asphalt, Land clearing debris, Construction debris, Demolition debris, Clean wood, logs, pallets, lumber

Services: Mulch and organic soil production · Recycled concrete aggregate · Roll-off dumpsters, 10 to 40 yard · Inbound waste disposal · Product delivery

What does East Coast Recycling in Fort Pierce accept?

It accepts yard waste, mixed and roofing C&D, clean concrete, asphalt, land clearing debris, construction and demolition debris, and clean wood including logs, pallets, and lumber.

Does East Coast Recycling rent roll-off dumpsters?

Yes. It supplies 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard dumpsters and hauls the load to its material recovery facility.

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Recycling Services of Florida "RSF" - Fort Pierce

4205 Metzger Rd Fort Pierce FL 34947 USA

5/5(1 reviews)

Recycling Services of Florida (RSF) at 4205 Metzger Road in Fort Pierce provides commercial waste and recycling collection using front-load and roll-off containers, compactors, and bale-route service for industrial accounts on the Treasure Coast. RSF is a third-generation family-owned company that has operated a secured recovery facility in Florida for over 25 years. Equipment rental (including stationary compactors, self-contained augers, and secured storage containers) is also available.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Cardboard, Mixed paper, Shrink wrap, Plastic bottles, Glass, Food waste (self-contained compactor)

Services: Front-load container service · Roll-off container service · Stationary and self-contained compactor service · Bale route pickup · Equipment rental (compactors, storage containers, augers) · Tractor-trailer and box-truck collection

Can Fort Pierce businesses rent recycling equipment from RSF instead of purchasing it?

Yes. RSF offers equipment rental at the Fort Pierce location, including stationary compactors, self-contained augers, and secured storage containers.

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St. Lucie County Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility

6120 Glades Cut-Off Road

County baling and recycling facility on Glades Cut-Off Road that serves Port St. Lucie residents since the city closed its Cameo Boulevard drop-off center. It takes household hazardous waste free of charge, plus electronics, yard waste, household garbage and recyclables for a small fee.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

Accepts: Antifreeze, gas and motor oil, Oil-based paint and solvents, Pool and spa chemicals, Fertilizer and pesticides, Rechargeable batteries, Vehicle batteries, Cooking oil, Computers, TVs and monitors

Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Electronics recycling · Yard waste and garbage drop-off

What are the hours for household hazardous waste drop-off?

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hand unloaders must be on the scale by 4:15 PM on weekdays and 12:15 PM on Saturday.

Does it cost money to drop off hazardous waste?

Most household hazardous waste is free. Fire extinguishers and helium tanks cost $5.00 each, and cylinder tanks carry a fee.

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Materials Accepted in Fort Pierce

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fort Pierce include auto salvage, U-pull-it, scrap metal, junk cars, Fort Pierce. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Fort Pierce, Florida

The City of Fort Pierce Solid Waste Division collects garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items. Garbage goes in a green cart collected twice a week, and recycling goes in a blue cart collected once a week. The St. Lucie County Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility at 6120 Glades Cut-Off Road takes household hazardous waste, electronics, and drop-off recyclables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who picks up garbage in Fort Pierce FL?

The City of Fort Pierce Solid Waste Division collects residential and commercial garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste. Call customer service at 772-467-3794, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays. The Public Works office is at 52 Savannah Rd.

What day is trash and recycling pickup in Fort Pierce FL?

Green-cart garbage goes out twice a week and blue-cart recycling once a week. Black carts hold yard waste. Enter your address on the city's interactive Curbside Collection Map to see your exact days.

When do I put my Fort Pierce FL trash cart out?

Carts go to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, no more than 24 hours before pickup, and come back in within 24 hours after. Keep carts clear of mailboxes, fences, and cars, and keep the lid closed: overfilled carts are not emptied. Solid Waste collects on every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas, and service resumes on your next scheduled day.

Where does Fort Pierce FL recycling go?

Blue-cart recycling goes to the St. Lucie County Recycling Facility at the County Landfill, where it is sorted and sold to manufacturers that make new products. Residents of buildings without recycling service bring recyclables to 6120 Glades Cut-Off Road.

What counts as bulky trash in Fort Pierce FL?

Bulky trash covers furniture, appliances with freon removed, mattresses, bagged small household trash, and other items too large for the cart. Brush means tree, shrub, and lawn trimmings no more than 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet long. Construction debris, auto parts, soil, rocks, tires, electronics, and household hazardous waste are excluded. Residents who pay for garbage and recycling on their Fort Pierce Utilities bill qualify for brush and bulk pickup; business customers do not.

Where do I take paint and batteries in Fort Pierce FL?

Take household hazardous waste to the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility, 6120 Glades Cut-Off Road, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It takes oil-based paint, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and vehicle batteries. Electronics drop-off at the same facility is free. Latex paint is not accepted: dry it to a solid and put it in household garbage. Call 772-462-1768.

Recycling tips for Fort Pierce

  • •Call 772-467-3794 for a broken lid or wheel and leave the cart out so crews can swap it. The city replaces carts only when they are broken beyond repair.
  • •Single-use alkaline batteries go in household garbage. Rechargeable batteries go to the county facility.
  • •At the county facility, drive straight to the Scale House and tell the operator what you are dropping off.
  • •Medications go to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's office (772-462-7300), not the county drop-off.
  • •Never pour unused hazardous products down a drain or put them in garbage or recycling carts.

Recycling centers near Fort Pierce

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Port St. Lucie Recycling Inc.
Port St. Lucie, FL · 9 mi
Indian River County Waste Disposal
Vero Beach, FL · 12 mi
Indian River County Main Landfill
Vero Beach, FL · 13 mi
Gifford Customer Convenience Center
Vero Beach, FL · 17 mi
Martin County Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Landfill Facility
Palm City, FL · 17 mi
Indian River U-Pull-It
Vero Beach, FL · 19 mi

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