Turn Surplus Metal Into Cash Quickly

You bring your metal to the Abilene facility, where staff identify material type and grade before directing you to the scale. Copper wire, aluminum siding, brass fittings, and steel beams are sorted by composition, and weights are recorded digitally to eliminate discrepancies. Payment is calculated immediately after weighing, and you receive documentation that supports jobsite records and compliance filings.

After drop-off, you walk away with cleared space in your truck or trailer, a receipt showing weight and payment, and the ability to return to your worksite without hauling material to a landfill. The facility processes scrap daily, so your load moves quickly through intake and you avoid waiting in line behind residential customers or mixed waste haulers.

The service does not accept hazardous materials, electronics, or household appliances. Loads containing oil, chemicals, or sealed containers require pre-sorting before arrival. If you bring a mixed load, staff will separate accepted metals on-site, but removal of non-recyclable items remains your responsibility. This structure keeps the line moving and prevents delays for other customers.

Before you load your truck or schedule a haul, you probably want to know what gets accepted, how the weighing works, and whether your material qualifies for payment.

What types of scrap metal do you accept?

You can bring copper, aluminum, brass, steel, tin, surgical steel, industrial scrap, and demolition debris. Non-metal items and hazardous materials are not accepted.

How do you determine the price per pound?

Your material is weighed on a certified scale, and pricing is based on current market rates for each metal type and grade. You receive a printed receipt showing weight and total payment.

When is the facility open for drop-offs?

The Abilene location operates during regular business hours Monday through Friday, with Saturday availability for commercial customers. Calling ahead confirms current hours and prevents unnecessary trips.

Why would I recycle instead of using a landfill?

Recycling pays you for material weight, reduces landfill fees, and meets compliance requirements for construction and demolition projects in Abilene. Many contractors use recycling receipts to document waste diversion for permitting.

How long does the drop-off process take?

Most customers complete weighing, sorting, and payment within 15 to 30 minutes depending on load size and material mix. High-volume industrial loads may require scheduling to ensure equipment availability.

Can I source steel and recycle scrap at the same place?

Yes, Texas Metals and Recycling sells new and used steel materials while offering full-service recycling. This closed-loop approach reduces lead times and costs for contractors and manufacturers. Our local Abilene facility provides reliable steel availability tied to recycling inventory for fabrication and construction projects.

If you are clearing a jobsite, shutting down a production line, or hauling scrap from a teardown in Abilene, Texas Metals and Recycling handles copper, aluminum, steel, and other metals with certified weighing and same-day payment. Get in touch to confirm material acceptance before your first load.

Contact us today and our team will get back to you quickly.