Texas Metal Company
Recycling Center in Mckinney, Texas
About This Location
Texas Metal Company, at 2431 E. University Dr. on US Highway 380 in McKinney, is one of North Texas's established non-ferrous scrap metal recycling yards, located approximately four miles east of Hwy 75 in Collin County. The facility buys and recycles a wide range of non-ferrous metals — aluminum, brass, copper, lead, nickel, stainless steel, titanium, and zinc — along with aluminum cans, radiators, insulated wire, and select electronics including cell phones, PC boards, electronic motors, and power supplies. Both individual residents and commercial customers can drive up and sell scrap directly at the yard during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 9 AM–5 PM and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM.
What Texas Metal Company Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics
What they do not accept
The facility focuses exclusively on non-ferrous metals and select electronics. No verified list of explicitly rejected materials was found on the official website or confirmed secondary sources. Ferrous-only scrap (plain iron/steel) does not appear in the listed materials but cannot be confirmed as formally rejected without a source.
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off scrap buying yard; open to individuals and commercial customers who drive in and sell scrap by weight. · Prices paid are market-rate and vary by material grade and current commodity prices. Payment methods accepted include Amex, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa per Yellow Pages listing.
Programs & events
- Non-Ferrous Metals Recycling — Core service: purchasing and recycling non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, lead, nickel, stainless steel, titanium, and zinc.
- Electronics Recycling (E-Scrap) — Accepts cell phones (GSM), PC boards, power supplies, and electronic motors for recycling.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of metal does Texas Metal Company accept?
Texas Metal Company focuses on non-ferrous metals. According to their official website, accepted metals include aluminum, brass, aluminum cans, copper, insulated wire, lead, nickel, radiators, stainless steel, titanium, and zinc, along with electronics such as PC boards, power supplies, electronic motors, and GSM cell phones.
Is Texas Metal Company open on Saturdays?
Yes. The yard is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The facility is closed on Sundays.
Do I need an appointment to drop off scrap metal?
No appointment appears to be required. Texas Metal Company operates as a walk-in drop-off scrap buying yard where customers drive in and sell materials by weight during regular business hours. No appointment requirement was found in any verified source.
Where exactly is Texas Metal Company located in McKinney?
The yard is at 2431 E. University Dr. (US Highway 380), McKinney, TX 75069 — approximately four miles east of Highway 75 in Collin County. You can reach them by phone at (972) 542-5779 or by email at info@txmetals.com.
Does Texas Metal Company accept electronics like computers and cell phones?
Yes. Their official product page lists PC boards, power supplies, electronic motors, and GSM cell phones as accepted items. Computers (as a whole-unit category) are referenced on the homepage but the product page breaks them into components (PC boards, power supplies). Call ahead at (972) 542-5779 to confirm acceptance of specific electronics.
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