Nonferrous Metals
Interco specializes in nonferrous metals recycling. The company buys, processes, trades, and recycles all nonferrous metals worldwide.
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Industrial Recycling
Comprehensive services for manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, ITAD, asset managers, and logistics companies throughout North America.
Learn MoreComputers & Electronics
Founded in 1996 as an eScrap recycler, Interco buys, dismantles, and processes more than four million pounds of eScrap every month.
Learn MoreLithium-ion Batteries
Interco is an industry leader when it comes to safely and responsibly recycling lithium-ion batteries.
Learn MoreMixed Loads
Interco specializes in recycling mixed loads of nonferrous metals, lithium-ion batteries, and eScrap.
Learn MoreStraight Loads
Interco can receive more than 1,500 metric tons on a given day between its Missouri and Illinois facilities.
Learn MoreEnd Dumps
The Madison facility has the outdoor space to receive and store material from more than 1,200 dump trailers.
Learn MoreFlatbeds
Oversized scrap material can be transported by flatbed when required by its size or weight.
Learn MoreIndustries Interco Serves
Interco is an American recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with operations in Missouri and Illinois. Since 1996, the company has recycled computers, batteries, metals, and electronics for commercial, industrial, dealer, and government organizations worldwide.
Interco Certifications
Interco has achieved certifications from the International Organization for Standardization and Sustainable Electronics Recycling International. The ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standard helps Interco operate efficiently, reduce waste, maintain productivity, and increase customer satisfaction.
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Nonferrous Metals
Red Metals
Primary red metals include copper, insulated wire, chops, brass, shells, radiators, meters, cable, cupronickel, metallics, and residues.
White Metals
Interco processes aluminum, tin, zinc, and stainless steel including siding, wheels, transmissions, turnings, sheet, and extrusions.
Copper-Iron
Interco receives motors, compressors, alternators, starters, transformers, and welders in straight or mixed loads.
Lead
Interco recycles lead-acid batteries, hard and soft lead, lead shot, range lead, wheel weights, and specialty lead items.
eScrap
Batteries
Recycling batteries keeps hazardous material out of landfills and reduces demand to mine elemental metals.
Electronics
Customized recycling services for dealers, brokers, dismantlers, governments, schools, industrial generators, and OEMs.
Computers
Since 1996, Interco has been a leader in computer and electronics recycling throughout North America.
Printed Circuit Boards & Metals
Printed circuit boards support and facilitate connections between electronic components.
Components & Peripherals
Used, discarded, and outdated electronics, monitors, components, and peripherals can be responsibly recycled.
Interco follows the world's highest environmental management standard.
The R2v3 Standard represents the pinnacle of responsible and sustainable recycling. Managed by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, it provides a rigorous framework for data security, environmental sustainability, health and safety, and downstream recycling integrity. Interco is R2v3 certified at its Edwardsville, Illinois electronics recycling facility.
Materials Interco Recycles
Nonferrous Metals
Interco buys, processes, trades, and recycles a broad range of nonferrous metals.
eScrap / eWaste
Since 1996, Interco has refined an efficient and responsible eScrap recycling process.
Metallic Powders / Dust
Interco prepares smelter-ready metallic powder and dust for downstream consumers.
EV Batteries
Certified processes and custom solutions support used electric vehicle battery recycling.
Solar Panels
Interco recovers useful materials from inefficient and end-of-life solar panels.
Complex Alloys
Complex alloys are prepared into smelter-ready material for industrial consumers.
Steel
Interco buys and recycles steel scrap for consumers throughout the country.
Computers
Interco provides customized computer recycling services to organizations of every size.
About Interco
Why Choose Interco
Interco places smelter-ready materials for commercial, industrial, dealer, and government organizations and ships scrap worldwide.
Who is Interco?
An American recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois and a track record dating to 1996.
About Interco
Operations span nonferrous metals, electronics, and lithium-ion batteries across dedicated facilities in the St. Louis region.
Client Testimonials
“The amazing service and knowledgeable team at Interco is what sets them apart. They work with us to maximize our return, and their team is top notch.”
“Interco consistently offers some of the best prices in the market, especially for less common alloys. They offer fair payment terms and meet their commitments.”
“We enjoy the relationship we have built. You can always count on quick responses, great pricing, and keeping material flowing in amazing fashion.”
“Interco is reliable, fair, honest, and hard working. They go the extra mile and are quick to remedy any issue with pricing, logistics, or settlements.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Interco located?
Interco is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with facilities in Illinois and Missouri.
What does Interco buy?
Interco specializes in nonferrous metals, eScrap, lithium-ion batteries, solar panels, metallic powders, complex alloys, and other industrial materials.
Why should I work with Interco?
Interco combines recycling expertise, worldwide downstream relationships, competitive pricing, and first-class logistics.
Is Interco a certified recycler?
Interco's Edwardsville facility is R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified.
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The Interco commercial, logistics, administrative, and operations teams deliver innovative solutions, competitive pricing, and quality service throughout the supply chain.
Interco distinguishes itself through excellence in nonferrous metal recycling, computer and electronic scrap recycling, and lithium-ion battery recycling—and the ability to manage them simultaneously.