Recycling center in San Antonio, TX

Bracken Recycling

19068 Marbach Ln San Antonio TX 78266 USA

4.5 (179 reviews)
Ferrous metalsNon-ferrous metalsAluminum
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Bracken Recycling recycling center in San Antonio, TX - View of facility

About this center

Bracken Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal recycling center in San Antonio, Texas, serving the community since 2014. They accept a variety of materials for cash payment, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, household electronics, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, and other alloys. Customers in northeast San Antonio or the New Braunfels area can bring scrap metal for recycling or request a roll-off container for large quantities. The center emphasizes safety and cleanliness on job sites and provides information on state ID requirements for recycling specific materials. Bracken Recycling aims to offer 5-star service and encourages customers to leave reviews on Google and Facebook. They also have a special offer page for increased payment on certain materials. Operating under normal hours Monday to Friday, with additional Saturday hours, the center has implemented extra safety measures for employees and customers.

Materials accepted & services

Ferrous metalsNon-ferrous metalsAluminumCopperStainless steelBrassOther metal alloysSome household electronicsscrap metal recyclingferrous metals

Services offered

  • Scrap metal recycling
  • Cash payment for recyclable scrap metals
  • Job-site roll-off containers
  • Commercial recycling services

Areas served

San AntonioNortheast San AntonioNew Braunfels area

Prices & reviews

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Ashley Kelley

5 months ago

Review

I was the one responsible for unloading my vehicle while the employee went thru all my stuff. I was only paid $28 and my suv was literally packed to the brim. The lady said it was all iron when I know for a fact there was alot of other metal in there. For the gas and time and energy put it it definitely was NOT worth it.

Ed Charles

a month ago

Review

Ive been to just about every recycling yard in and around san antonio.i have never had any workers help us as much as Angel and Nick B.Very helpful and respectful.i must have thrown away thousands of dollars with other recycling companies until I came here.thanks again Angel

Michelle 23

12 months ago

Review

I really enjoy coming here! Prices are fair you get in and out pretty quick and the employees are all so great. So very helpful and they treat you like family! I'd like to give a big thanks to Angel and Kim for always going above and beyond! You guys are awesome!!

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

Where is Bracken Recycling located?

It is at 19068 Marbach Ln, San Antonio, TX 78266.

What materials does Bracken Recycling buy?

The site lists ferrous and non-ferrous materials, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, other alloys, and some household electronics.

Does Bracken Recycling offer containers?

Yes. The company offers roll-off containers for large quantities of material and job-site container service.

Is Bracken Recycling open on Saturdays?

The site says it operates normal weekday hours and opens on the first and last Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon.

What operating hours are reported in the Texas metals registry?

The DPS entry for BRACKEN RECYCLING reports: M-F 9AM-4PM, SAT 8AM-12PM, SUN Closed. Retrieved 2026-10-30; these are the hours reported in that registry and may differ from the business's current schedule. Confirm before visiting.

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Is Bracken Recycling open on Saturday?

Bracken Recycling lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Bracken Recycling open on Sunday?

Bracken Recycling lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility registry

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA registry ID
110070357944
Source record created:
2018-10-05
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070357944 for BRACKEN RECYCLING at 19068 MARBACH LN, SAN ANTONIO, TX. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

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Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:TXR05CQ78. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

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What industry classifications appear in the EPA facility record?

SIC code(s): 5093. Description(s): SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are recorded industry classifications, not a list of materials accepted today.

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Texas metals-program register

Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program

Source-listed certificate number
102042
Record date:
See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What Texas metals-program certificate is recorded for this business?

Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program lists BRACKEN RECYCLING at this address with certificate 102042, with a reported expiration date of 2028-08-01. The entry appears in its Active Metal Recycling Entities list retrieved 2026-10-30. This is a reported registry entry; confirm current standing with DPS.

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What catalytic-converter declaration is recorded with Texas DPS?

The Texas Metals Program entry for BRACKEN RECYCLING records its CC Declaration as "No Intent". This is the source's declaration label, retrieved 2026-10-30; it does not establish that the business accepts a particular converter from the public. Ask the business about its services and documentation requirements.

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EPA environmental program identifiers

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

Export modified:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What EPA environmental program records are associated with this location?

EPA's ECHO export, last modified October 25, 2026, identifies BRACKEN RECYCLING at this address as FRS facility 110070357944. Its aggregate active-program flag is Y: EPA defines this as at least one associated air, water, hazardous-waste or drinking-water program record being active. It does not mean that every listed program record is active or that the facility has a current compliance certification.

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What EPA water-discharge program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

ECHO associates BRACKEN RECYCLING with ICIS-NPDES identifier(s) TXR05CQ78 and Clean Water Act permit designation(s) Non-M. Source export last modified October 25, 2026. These identify water-discharge program records; the export's aggregate active flag does not establish the current status or expiry of each individual permit. They do not authorize public waste drop-off.

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Inspections & violations

Historical records do not establish current noncompliance. Missing records or reported zeros do not establish a clean history. Some entries are allegations or reporting events, rather than final findings.

Matched facility / site recordHistorical records

EPA monitoring history

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110070357944
Reported monitoring activities (source five-year window)
0
Source reporting window
20 completed quarters plus the current quarter through the source refresh
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What compliance-monitoring history does EPA ECHO report for this facility?

EPA ECHO identifies BRACKEN RECYCLING at 19068 MARBACH LN, SAN ANTONIO, TX (FRS 110070357944). Its five-year compliance-monitoring metric records 0 qualifying activities. The export supplies no latest-activity date. The source snapshot is 2026-10-25, retrieved 2026-10-30. These records cover qualifying inspections and evaluations; an air-program evaluation may include off-site work. A zero is the ECHO metric for this reporting window, not a statement that the site has never been inspected. This is a reported monitoring history, not a current compliance rating. Facility report: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070357944

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EPA enforcement summary

US Environmental Protection Agency, ECHO

EPA registry ID
110070357944
Reported historical noncompliance quarters (three-year window)
0
Reported formal actions (five-year window)
0
Source snapshot:
2026-10-25
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What historical noncompliance does EPA ECHO record for this facility?

EPA ECHO’s 2026-10-25 snapshot records 0 of the last 12 reporting quarters with a violation/noncompliance status for BRACKEN RECYCLING at 19068 MARBACH LN, SAN ANTONIO, TX (FRS 110070357944). Zero recorded quarters is not a certification of compliance or complete reporting. Agency-recorded violations may be allegations rather than final adjudications. Reporting coverage varies by programme. Facility history: https://echo.epa.gov/detailed-facility-report?fid=110070357944

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What enforcement-action counts does the EPA export report?

In its five-year summary through the 2026-10-25 snapshot, ECHO reports 0 formal enforcement actions and 0 informal notices/actions. Informal notices can be resolved without escalation and are not final adjudications. Counts reflect the export’s reporting coverage and are not a complete case inventory. A zero does not establish an absence of all enforcement history. Source definitions: https://echo.epa.gov/help/facility-search/all-data-search-results-help

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Operations & reporting

Reported quantities, fleet figures and financial-assurance filings retain their source scope and dates; they do not establish current capacity, staffing, funding or coverage.

Matched facility / site record

EPA facility classifications

US Environmental Protection Agency

Record date:
See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

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Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Ferrous. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

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Location & directions

Bracken Recycling

19068 Marbach Ln San Antonio TX 78266 USA

San Antonio, TX

29.618470°N, 98.327323°W

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