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About This Location

L & M Recycling on Oaks Road in Bertram is a family-owned junk-vehicle buyer and metal recycler run by Louis and Maria Smith, serving the Texas Hill Country since 2004. The yard buys junk vehicles running or not, offers car-crushing service, and provides certified scale service for vehicles, livestock and more. It is not a municipal household drop-off. The site asks you to call for an appointment Monday through Friday, so reach them at 512-731-2727 before visiting.

What L & M Recycling Accepts

✓ Junk vehicles (Running or not; fair offer on junk vehicles)
✓ Scrap metal (via car crushing / vehicle recycling) (Environment-friendly car crushing services)

What they do not accept

This is a junk-vehicle buyer and metal recycler, not a municipal recycling center. It does not advertise handling of household curbside recyclables (glass, plastics, paper), electronics, tires, or household hazardous waste. Confirm any material by phone.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Appointment required · Open Monday through Friday by appointment (call first); closed Saturday and Sunday. Buys junk vehicles and offers certified scale service.

Programs & events

  • Car crushing service — Environment-friendly car crushing for junk/end-of-life vehicles
  • Certified scale service — Certified scale weighing for vehicles, livestock and more

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does L & M Recycling buy junk cars in Bertram?

Yes. L & M Recycling buys junk vehicles whether they run or not and makes a fair offer. It also offers environment-friendly car crushing. Call 512-731-2727 for a quote.

Do I need an appointment at L & M Recycling?

Yes. The site lists Monday through Friday by appointment and asks you to call first. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Reach them at 512-731-2727 or lmrecyclingtx@gmail.com.

Does L & M Recycling have a certified scale?

Yes. L & M provides certified scale service for vehicles, livestock and more, in addition to junk-vehicle buying and car crushing.

Can I drop off household recycling at L & M Recycling?

No. L & M is a junk-vehicle buyer and metal recycler, not a municipal recycling center. For household glass, plastics, paper or hazardous waste, use Burnet County recycling options.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
323 Oaks Rd, Bertram, TX 78605
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City / State
Bertram, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday By appointment (call)
Tuesday By appointment (call)
Wednesday By appointment (call)
Thursday By appointment (call)
Friday By appointment (call)
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed