Independent Texas Recyclers

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 4711 Gasmer Dr, Houston, TX 77035
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📞 +1 832-271-7525 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Independent Texas Recyclers was a Houston materials recovery facility (MRF) operator with sites including 4711 Gasmer Dr. Trade press reported that the company was placed in receivership in April 2024 over an $8 million equipment-loan dispute and discontinued operations, with an asset sale and auction process running into 2025. Treat this location as closed or non-operational and verify independently before attempting to visit.

What Independent Texas Recyclers Accepts

✓ Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) — when operating (Historically a materials recovery / recycling operator; verify whether any site is still accepting material)

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What they do not accept

Because the business is reported to have ceased operations, no current acceptance list can be confirmed. Do not rely on this location without first verifying it is open.

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Formerly a commercial/industrial recycling (MRF) operator. Operations were reported discontinued after receivership; access status is unconfirmed.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent Texas Recyclers in Houston still open?

Likely not. Industry reporting says the company was placed in receivership in April 2024 over an $8 million loan dispute and discontinued operations, with an asset auction in 2025. Verify current status before visiting the Gasmer Dr site.

What happened to Independent Texas Recyclers?

After allegedly defaulting on roughly $7.2 million in equipment loans, the company entered receivership in April 2024. A turnaround firm stopped day-to-day operations and pursued a sale and asset auction through early 2025.

Can I drop off scrap metal at the Gasmer Drive location?

Do not assume so. The company reportedly closed, and it is unclear whether the Gasmer Dr site still operates. Call ahead or choose another verified Houston scrap yard.

Where else can I recycle scrap metal in Houston?

Several active Houston scrap yards buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public. Confirm hours, accepted materials, and ID requirements with the specific yard before hauling a load.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
4711 Gasmer Dr, Houston, TX 77035
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Website
itrrecycles.com
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City / State
Houston, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–4 PM
Thursday 7 AM–4 PM
Friday 7 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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