Time to unclutter: Earthbound Recycling sees business bounce back
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, it was the time of year when Earthbound Recycling in Eureka usually is busiest.
But, because of the pandemic, the company had to shut down for about six weeks and couldn’t take care of its customers’ recycling.
Once Earthbound Recycling, 25 Truitt Drive, reopened, business quickly bounced back, owner Bob Moore said.
“We’re actually doing OK,” he said. “When construction is busy, we’re busy. The plumbers, the electricians, the siding guys – they all have items for recycling. When we reopened, we were really busy. It’s still very busy.”
Moore said many people who were forced to remain at home during the shutdown decided to unclutter, leading to even more customers showing up at Earthbound Recycling when the lockdown order was lifted. The business accepts metals, appliances, electronics and paper, all in one location.
“A lot of people who were staying home seemed to be cleaning house,” he said.
Moore said his business made the adjustments it needed to operate under social-distancing directives.
“We built a Plexiglas wall at the checkout,” he said. “Employees and customers are all wearing masks. St. Louis County requires it, so now we’re requiring it.”
Earthbound Recycling purchases metals to be recycled.
It also offers free drop-off for computers, water heaters, cast iron or galvanized pipe, lawn mowers and old cell phones. There is a small fee to recycle televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens, computer MRT monitors and flat-panel monitors.
In addition, there is a small charge per pound for interior and exterior paint.
“We’re here for the long haul,” Moore said. “Please bring your scrap metal and electronics to us.”
