Individuals
Recycle Your Scrap Metal in Marshall, TX
Texas Scrap & Salvage makes it easy to sell your scrap and get paid. We help people bringing in things like old appliances, tools, lawn equipment, and other household metals. If you collect scrap metal to sell, we welcome that too.
We take many types of metal (including copper, aluminum, and steel) and pay fair, competitive prices. Our team will weigh your scrap and pay you quickly. No appointment needed.
We’re Open Saturdays from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
How It Works
1. What To Bring
Bring your sorted scrap metal and a valid photo ID (required by Texas Law). We’re happy to help unload and once you’re here.
2. What to Expect
When you arrive, our team will weigh your metals and work to get you paid quickly. Our team will walk you through the process and answer any of your questions.
3. How to Get Paid
After your scrap is processed, we will get you paid that day, including for copper, which means no waiting period.
Did You Know?
Scrap metal recycling is great for the environment! It saves energy by reducing the need to mine raw materials and keeps reusable metals out of landfills, preventing waste.
What We Accept
Below are just some of the items we regularly accept from individuals and individual sellers:
Household Items & Residential Scrap
- Old appliances (refrigerators, window A/C units, washers, dryers, stoves)
- Aluminum siding and gutters
- Metal patio furniture and fencing
- Broken tools and lawn equipment
- Wiring, pipes, and metal fixtures
- Cast iron sinks
- Auto parts
Peddler-Friendly Items
- Copper and brass
- Aluminum cans and radiators
- Electric motors and compressors
- Stainless steel and insulated wire
- Sheet metal and roofing materials
Common Items We Don’t Accept
There are some items we cannot accept. These include:
- Household Trash and Garbage
- TVs, Laptops and Electronics
- Paint cans that still have paint inside them
- Plastic
- Sealed Containers
- Microwaves
- Dishwashers
Common Items with Special Requirements
Some items require meeting special requirements before we can accept them:
- Vehicles – To bring a vehicle, you must have the vehicle’s title. Trying to scrap an abandoned vehicle? Learn more at TxDMV.gov
- Propane Tanks, Aerosol Cans, and other Pressurized Containers must be cut completely in half.
- Batteries – We accept lead/acid batteries like car and lawnmower batteries, but do not accept household batteries like AA or AAA or those containing lithium
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring an ID to sell my scrap?
For aluminum, copper, lead and brass items, Texas law requires that you bring a valid photo ID to sell your scrap.
How do I get paid?
You will get paid the same day by check or cash, depending on if you are a first-time or repeat customer. Call us at (903) 935-7891 for more information.
