C&D Scrap Metal

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 10400 SW Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77074
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About This Location

C&D Scrap Metal's Southwest Houston yard at 10400 SW Plaza Drive buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and iron, plus metal household items like appliances and AC units. First-time sellers must bring a valid, unexpired state ID and provide a fingerprint, photo, and signature per Texas DPS rules. The location has an indoor drive-thru for non-ferrous drop-offs and serves both residential and commercial customers.

What C&D Scrap Metal Accepts

✓ Ferrous and non-ferrous metals (Steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel)
✓ Metal household items (Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves), AC units, window frames, brass fixtures, computers, pots and pans, pool pump motors, and patio furniture)

What they do not accept

✕ Explosives, flammable liquids, and pressurized cylinders
✕ Toxic and hazardous materials
✕ Non-metal items
✕ TV monitors and electronics containing lead or mercury
✕ Catalytic converters
✕ Shopping carts

C&D does not take explosives, flammable or corrosive liquids, pressurized cylinders, asbestos or radioactive materials, non-metal items (plastics, wood, rubber, glass), TVs/monitors and lead- or mercury-containing electronics, catalytic converters, or shopping carts.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Must bring a valid, unexpired state-issued ID or driver's license. First-time sellers must provide a fingerprint, photo, and signature per Texas DPS guidelines. Prices fluctuate daily and loads are weighed on certified scales.

Programs & events

  • Indoor drive-thru for non-ferrous metals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ID to sell scrap at C&D Scrap Metal?

Yes. You must bring a valid, unexpired state-issued ID or driver's license. First-time sellers also provide a fingerprint, photo, and signature, which C&D follows per Texas Department of Public Safety guidelines.

What are the SW Houston location's hours?

The 10400 SW Plaza Drive (Southwest/Stafford) yard is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon, closed Sunday.

Does C&D buy appliances and AC units?

Yes. C&D accepts metal household items including washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, AC units, window frames, and pool pump motors. It does not take catalytic converters, TVs/monitors, or lead/mercury electronics.

Does C&D take catalytic converters or non-metal items?

No. C&D does not buy catalytic converters, and it does not accept plastics, wood, rubber, glass, TVs/monitors, hazardous or radioactive materials, pressurized cylinders, or shopping carts.

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Contact & Location

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10400 SW Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77074
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Houston, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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