Scrap Metal We Recycle
A1 Recycling
Items We Recycle at Our Scrap Yard Near Me in San Antonio
Get Paid Top Dollar for Your Scrap Metal — Fast and Hassle-Free
Looking for a trusted scrap yard near me in San Antonio? At A-1 Recycling, we make metal recycling near me simple, fast, and hassle-free. Our state-of-the-art recycling facility in San Antonio, TX, accepts a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, turning your scrap into cash with eco-friendly services.
✅ Scrap Items We Accept
Ferrous Metals and Items:
- Ferrous scrap, specifically iron and steel scrap.
- Iron.
- Tin.
- Metal fencing and roofing.
- Structural steel (prepared and unprepared), including Angle iron, Steel plate, and Beams.
- Automobiles (conditions apply: must have a title; gas tank and battery must be removed).
- Other items like Lawnmowers, trampolines, Wheelbarrows, barbecue pits, and Metal lawn furniture.
- Appliances, such as Dryers, Washers, Hot water heaters, Refrigerators, and Dishwashers.
- Mild Steel (commonly found in nuts, screws, bolts, girders).
- Carbon Steel (also known as tool steel or cast steel, found in tools like drills, chisels, shears, hammer heads).
- Cast Iron (found in heavy crushing machinery, machine tool parts, brake drums, car cylinder blocks, machine handles, gear wheels, plumbing material).
- Wrought Iron (prepared and unprepared) (generally used for ornamental gates and railings).
- Specific ferrous scrap categories: #1 Prepared, #1 Unprepared, #2 Prepared, #2 Unprepared, Shred/Tin, and Cast Iron are listed with pricing available upon calling.
Non-Ferrous Metals and Items:
- Scrap aluminium, brass, copper and more. These items are non-magnetic.
- Copper. Specific forms include Copper tubing, Copper wire, and Insulated copper wire. Copper is used in electric wires, cables, conductors, pipe, cylinders, printed circuit boards.
- Aluminium and copper radiators.
- Lead. Specific forms include Lead acid batteries, Lead wheel weights, and Soft lead. Lead is used for radiation protection, automotive batteries, roof coverings, flashings, wheel and fishing weights.
- Non-electronic Ballasts.
- Electric Motors.
- Transformers.
- AC Compressors.
- Brass. Specific forms include Brass fixtures, Brass radiators, Brass shells, and Brass shavings. Brass contains copper and zinc and is used in musical instruments, doorknobs, plumbing fixtures, mailboxes, household ornaments.
- Aluminium. Specific forms include Aluminium cans, Aluminium radiators, Aluminium window frames, Aluminium shavings, Aluminium cast, and Aluminium wire. Aluminium is found in aircrafts, boats, automotive parts, window frames, saucepans, packaging, insulation, pistons, cranks.
- Stainless Steel (alloy of iron, nickel and chromium, often classified as both ferrous and non-ferrous). Commonly used in kitchen cutlery and cookware, medical instruments, kitchen draining boards, pipes.
- Zinc (primarily collected in galvanized steel products).
- Specific non-ferrous scrap categories listed with pricing available upon calling: No. 1 Copper, No. 2 Copper, LT Copper, Insulated CU Wire #1 50%, Insulated CU Wire #2 40%, Red Brass, Yellow Brass, Refinery Brass (>50%), Brass Radiators, Irony Brass Radiators, Aluminum Cans, Sheet Aluminum, Cast Aluminum, PTD Aluminum Siding, Aluminum Clips (MLC), 6061 Alum (no plate/sheet), 6063 Aluminum, Clean Aluminum Wheels, Irony Aluminum (include attachments), Aluminum / Copper Reefers, Alum / Copper Reefers (w/FE), Aluminum Coolers, Clean Lead, 304 Stainless Steel, and Lead Batteries – Automotive.
❌ Scrap Items Not Accepted
Several items are explicitly stated as not accepted for recycling.
- Hazardous waste (including asbestos). Materials containing asbestos are not accepted.
- PCB/Transformers/Capacitors are not accepted.
- Any CFCs are not accepted.
- Ballasts are not accepted. PCB containing materials such as capacitors or light ballasts are not accepted.
- Cylinders or other containers of compressed gas (including propane) are not accepted. Propane and gasoline tanks are not acceptable recycling items.
- NiCad-Batteries are not accepted.
- Radioactive materials are not accepted.
- Mercury / mercury switches are not accepted.
- Lead iron pipes are not accepted.
- Sealed containers are not accepted. Closed containers are not acceptable recycling items.
- Liquids of any type are not accepted. Liquids are not acceptable recycling items.
- Flammable materials are not accepted.
- Trash, garbage, concrete and other non-recyclable items are not accepted. Trash is not an acceptable recycling item.
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Better Than Typical Junk Yards Near Me
Unlike other junk yards near me, A-1 Recycling offers fast service, transparent pricing, and a clean salvage yard. We’re your partner in profitable, responsible recycle your scrap solutions in San Antonio.
Why Choose A-1 Recycling?
Competitive metal prices, including copper price per pound and copper price today
Fast, accurate digital scale tickets
Secure, paved drop-off zones
Hassle-free unloading and payment
Exceptional customer service for individuals, contractors, and businesses
Ethical scrap metal recycling for a sustainable future
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Stop by A-1 Recycling to check scrap metal prices, including copper price per pound, or schedule a business pickup. From copper, aluminum to junk cars, we provide honest service and pay top dollar. Contact us at [Your Phone Number] or visit our conveniently located facility at [Your Address].
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