Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling
Recycling Center in Decatur, Texas
About This Location
Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling at 4545 S FM 51 in Decatur is a scrap metal buyer and processor serving Wise County and North Texas. The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, nickel/stainless, iron and tin from the public with no appointment needed, listing specific grades such as cans, window frames, bare bright and tubing copper, brass fittings and valves, car motors, pipe, fence wire, car bodies, appliances and water heaters. A valid driver's license is required to sell regulated materials. This is a paying scrap yard, not a municipal household recycling drop-off; call 940-627-8000 for current pricing.
What Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal yard, not a municipal recycling center. It does not take household trash, curbside recyclables (paper, glass, mixed plastics), electronics-for-reuse, yard waste or household hazardous waste.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in purchasing, no need to call ahead; a valid driver's license is required for regulated materials (aluminum, copper, brass, nickel)
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Decatur Iron & Metal buy scrap metal from the public?
Yes. The yard offers walk-in purchasing with no appointment needed. It buys aluminum, copper, brass, nickel/stainless, iron and tin in many grades. Call 940-627-8000 for current prices.
Do I need an ID to sell metal at Decatur Iron & Metal?
Yes for regulated materials. A valid driver's license is required to sell aluminum, copper, brass and nickel/stainless, consistent with Texas regulated-metals law.
What kinds of metal does Decatur Iron accept?
It lists aluminum (cans, window frames, auto parts, sheet, gutters), copper (bare, tubing, sheet, insulated wire), brass (fittings, fixtures, valves), nickel/stainless and monel, iron (pipe, fence wire, car motors, I-beam) and tin (car bodies, appliances, water heaters, barn and light-gauge tin).
Can I drop off household recycling at Decatur Iron?
No. This is a scrap metal buyer, not a municipal recycling drop-off. For paper, glass and mixed plastics use a City of Decatur or Wise County program instead.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.