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About This Location

Texas Gulf Recycling at 308 Vat Road in Boling-Iago, Texas is a TCEQ-certified, woman-owned scrap metal buyer and recycling facility serving the Texas Gulf Coast. The yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from contractors, businesses, and residents, including automotive scrap such as engines, transmissions, and body panels. This is a scrap-buying operation, not a municipal curbside recycling drop-off.

What Texas Gulf Recycling Accepts

✓ Ferrous scrap metal (iron and steel) (Pricing based on current metal market value)
✓ Non-ferrous scrap metal (copper, aluminum, brass)
✓ Automotive scrap (engines, transmissions, body panels)
✓ Concrete debris (Concrete disposal and recycling offered)
✓ Wood waste and pallets
✓ Cardboard and construction debris
✓ Solar panels

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

This is a scrap metal and industrial recycling yard, not a household recycling center. It does not handle curbside household recyclables, electronics, or household hazardous waste.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap from contractors, businesses, and residents. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for all scrap metal transactions, per Texas law. Weigh in, unload, weigh out, and get paid on the spot.

Programs & events

  • Dumpster rental — Offers dumpster rentals for general waste alongside scrap buying.
  • Concrete disposal and recycling — Accepts concrete debris for recycling.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell scrap metal for cash at Texas Gulf Recycling?

Yes. Texas Gulf Recycling buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from residents, contractors, and businesses. You weigh in, unload, weigh out, and are paid on the spot. Pricing follows the current metal market.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal here?

Yes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all scrap metal transactions, in compliance with Texas state regulations and theft-prevention rules.

Does Texas Gulf Recycling take cans for money?

They buy non-ferrous metals including aluminum. Call 979-800-3867 for the current per-pound price before you bring a load.

Is this a household recycling drop-off?

No. Texas Gulf Recycling is a TCEQ-certified scrap metal and industrial recycling yard. It does not accept curbside household recyclables, electronics, or household hazardous waste.

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Contact & Location

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308 Vat Road, Boling-Iago, TX 77420
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City / State
Boling Iago, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed