Corpus Christi, Texas

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C.G. (Buddy) Herin and Mark Coplin established Advantage Salvage & Auto Parts in 2004 on Agnes Street, Highway 44, half a mile east of South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi. The ten-acre yard dismantles late-model foreign and domestic cars and trucks and keeps more than 15,000 square feet of dismantled parts in its warehouse. Buyers include the retail public, insurance companies, collision repair shops and mechanic shops. Most in-house parts move on a 24-hour delivery timeline and carry a 90-day warranty, extended warranties are available, and parts ship nationwide. The staff adds up to more than 50 years of combined experience.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Cars, Trucks, Foreign vehicles, Domestic vehicles

Services: Late-model foreign and domestic dismantling · 15,000 square foot parts warehouse · 24-hour delivery on most in-house parts · 90-day warranty on most parts · Extended warranties · Nationwide shipping

Does Advantage Salvage & Auto Parts ship parts?

Yes. The yard ships nationwide, and most in-house parts have a 24-hour delivery timeline locally.

Do parts from Advantage Salvage & Auto Parts have a warranty?

Most parts carry a 90-day warranty, and extended warranties are available.

Dolphin Recycling

717 Lester St Corpus Christi TX 78408 USA

4.4/5(40 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070377338 for DOLPHIN RECYCLING at 717 LESTER ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, 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.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:TXR05DH49. 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.

Gray's Recycling

4733 Leopard St Corpus Christi TX 78408 USA

4.4/5(44 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name GRAY'S RECYCLING, USDOT 2357290, at 4733 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2012-11-14. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?

The active FMCSA census row for GRAY'S RECYCLING (USDOT 2357290) reports 1 power units, 1 trucks, 1 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2012-11-14; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

Pull-A-Part Corpus Christi operates as a self-service used auto parts site where customers can pull parts they need from a variety of vehicles. The location also offers cash for junk cars and sells reliable used cars directly from their inventory.

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Listed hours: Mon-Thu 9:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm

Accepts: Used auto parts, Junk cars, Salvage cars, Damaged cars

Services: Self-service auto parts · Buy junk cars · Sell reliable used cars

What are the hours of operation?

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

What is the admission fee?

VIP Admission Fee: $1; Regular Admission Fee: $2.

South Texas Scrap Recycling

4702 Leopard St Corpus Christi TX 78408 USA

4/5(54 reviews)

South Texas Scrap Recycling is listed at 4702 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi. The saved directory identifies the business as a recycling center and provides contact and operating-hour information.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Recycling center

Where is South Texas Scrap Recycling listed?

The directory gives its address as 4702 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408.

What Texas metals-program certificate is recorded for this business?

Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program lists SOUTH TEXAS SCRAP RECYCLING at this address with certificate 101564, with a reported expiration date of 2028-01-07. 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.

Materials Accepted in Corpus Christi

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Corpus Christi include Auto Salvage, Used Auto Parts, Late-Model Parts, Nationwide Shipping, recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services runs the blue recycling cart, and the city's own site is the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station on Highway 286 at Ayers, open Monday through Saturday. The station takes household hazardous waste, appliances, brush, and tires, and gives away free mulch. The city's two public recycling drop-offs, J.C. Elliott and Republic Services at 4414 Agnes Street, are for non-residential properties only. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the Corpus Christi blue recycling cart?

Paper, plastic, cardboard, and metals go in the blue cart, and you do not need to sort them. Rinse containers and empty the liquids first. Plastic bags, shrink wrap, bread bags, bottle caps, K-Cups, and milk, juice, stock, and wine cartons stay out, and bagged recycling goes to the landfill.

Where is the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station and who can use it?

The station sits on Highway 286 at Ayers, just south of Saratoga Boulevard, and it is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring a valid driver's license showing an address inside Corpus Christi city limits. Double-axle trailers arriving after 4:30 PM unload at the manager's discretion.

What does it cost to dump at the Corpus Christi transfer station?

Residential loads up to 2 cubic yards are free per visit. Loads over 2 cubic yards, more than 100 pounds of construction waste, and all commercial loads carry a $30 minimum starting October 1, 2026. Uncovered loads can draw a $15 fee at the entrance, so tarp everything.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in Corpus Christi?

Take it to the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, where household hazardous waste collection runs daily and costs Corpus Christi residents nothing. The station takes used motor oil, antifreeze, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, and up to 5 one-gallon containers of paint. Compressed gas cylinders, explosives, medical waste, and commercial waste are refused.

How much does it cost to get rid of tires in Corpus Christi?

The city charges $2.50 for an automobile tire and $4.25 for a truck or large trailer tire (16 to 19 inches). Tractor tires under 20 inches cost $6.00, and anything larger than 20 inches costs $7.85. Tires cut into quarters or smaller are charged at the regular tipping fee.

Can I recycle large appliances or get free mulch in Corpus Christi?

Yes. Large household appliances do not go in the blue cart, so haul them to the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station. The same site hands out free mulch Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Recycling tips for Corpus Christi

  • •Call 311 to get a second blue recycling cart at no charge.
  • •Tarp every load headed to J.C. Elliott, since uncovered loads can pick up a $15 fee at the gate.
  • •Plastic grocery bags belong at a grocery store drop-off, never in the blue cart or inside a bag of recycling.
  • •Call 311 to schedule a one-time pickup of moving boxes.
  • •Keep hazardous products in their original containers and carry them in the trunk, away from the driver, on the way to the transfer station.

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