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7 locations from 16 recycling listings in Austin.
Scrap yards and metal recyclers that buy or accept copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and other metals. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Scrap Yards in Austin
All American Recycling
9202 FM812 Austin TX 78719 USA
(512) 243-1183
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed
4.4 (197 reviews)
All American Recycling operates a public scrap metal recycling yard in Austin. The facility buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronics, auto parts, batteries, and catalytic converters, and provides container delivery and pickup for commercial recycling.
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Austin Metal & Iron, Co.
1000 E 4th St Austin TX 78702 USA
(512) 477-4640
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Sun Closed
4.2 (76 reviews)
Austin Metal & Iron Co. has been recycling metals in Austin, TX since 1913. The family-owned business offers a variety of services for both residential and commercial customers, focusing on environmentally responsible metal recycling practices.
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Austin Metal & Iron Co LP
10506 Decker Ln Austin TX 78724 USA
(512) 272-8111
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM - 11 AM · Sun Closed
4.2 (50 reviews)
Austin Metal & Iron Co. L.P. has been a family-owned scrap metal recycling business in Austin, Texas since 1913. They accept a variety of metals including aluminum, copper, and steel at their two locations in the area.
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CMC Recycling - Austin
1704 W Howard Ln Austin TX 78728 USA
512.251.3407
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
3.3 (116 reviews)
CMC Recycling in North Austin offers full-service recycling for various metals. The site serves a wide area including North Austin and surrounding cities.
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Gardner Metal Recycling
9701 US Hwy 290 East Service Road, Austin, TX 78724, USA
(512) 402-6552
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed
4.1 (77 reviews)
Gardner Metal Recycling runs a scrap yard on the US 290 East Service Road in Austin, buying aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, ferrous metals, high temp alloys, machine turnings, carbide, and cable including Cat 5 and Cat 6. Staff help customers unload and sort, and the yard has equipment to carry material to the scale. The yard serves individuals alongside auto shops, contractors, welders, fabricators, and manufacturers. Scrap metal pickup and metal recycling container rental extend that service to job sites across Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos, and nearby towns.
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Recycling Center - Austin
9405 Dessau Rd Austin TX 78754 USA
512-836-7512
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 – 5:00 PM
2.9 (174 reviews)
North of Highway 183 and east of Interstate 35, the locally owned yard at 9405 Dessau Road pays cash for insulated wire, scrap metal, appliances, and auto parts. Open more than 20 years, it is a Texas Department of Public Safety registered metal recycling entity. Scales are certified by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Austin Police Department has certified the yard, and it belongs to the Recycling Council of Texas. Iron pipe, rebar, bare bright copper, insulated copper wire, aluminum cans and siding, brass, and stainless steel are purchased, along with catalytic converters, car and truck batteries, radiators, and alternators. Laptops, cell phones, printers, and hard drives are accepted with no payment and no fee. CRT monitors and televisions are refused. Hours run Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Spanish is spoken.
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Wright Recycling LLC
9513 Brown Ln Austin TX 78754 USA
512-367-0915
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Sun Closed
4.6 (77 reviews)
Family-owned Wright Recycling buys scrap at 9513 Brown Lane in Austin. Commercial loads include HVAC units, electrical wire, and industrial scrap, with equipment tear-down and ongoing pickups from jobsites and shops. A state ID or driver's license is required. Industrial copper wire and every air-conditioning unit also require a TXLDR card or a letter from the company that owned the material. Propane and gas tanks must arrive cut in half. Cars are bought with a title and with the gas tank already removed. Flat-screen televisions are donation only. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, laptops, phones, tablets, and computers are purchased, and the yard does not sell metal back to the public. Certified scales cover yard drops and mobile pickups, and payment is made on site. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Scrap Yards in Austin: FAQ
Do scrap yards in Austin, TX pay cash?
Many states restrict cash payment for scrap metal, especially copper and catalytic converters, and require a photo ID and a waiting period. Expect a check or electronic payment at some yards. Call ahead to confirm how a yard pays.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
Bring a valid government photo ID. Many states also require a vehicle plate number and, for some items, proof of ownership. Separate metals by type before you go, since mixed loads are paid at the lowest grade.
How are scrap prices set in Austin, TX?
Yards price scrap by the pound or ton, based on commodity markets such as COMEX copper, minus their processing costs. Prices change daily, so call two or three yards before selling a large load.