About Houston Texas Recycling

Our Team

Who We Are

Gulf Coast Scrap Metal is a leading Houston metal recycling center, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses turn scrap metal into profit. With decades of industry experience, we've built our reputation on honesty, reliability, and customer-first service.

We're more than just a Houston scrap metal recycling yard — we're a community partner helping Houston recycle smarter, cleaner, and more responsibly.

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Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to make scrap metal recycling in Houston TX efficient, transparent, and rewarding for every customer. We strive to deliver top value for your materials while promoting eco-friendly scrap metal recycling in Houston practices that benefit both our customers and the environment.

What Sets Us Apart

At Gulf Coast Scrap Metal, we believe in combining fair pricing, exceptional service, and environmental responsibility.

  • Top Dollar Payouts: Competitive scrap metal prices updated regularly.
  • Genuine Weighing: Certified digital scales for accuracy and fairness.
  • Fast Payment: Get paid on the spot — no delays, no gimmicks.
  • Free Services: Wire stripping, alloy testing, and on-site evaluations.
  • Convenient Location: Easy access from I-10 and 610, ideal for trucks and heavy loads.
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Our Services

Serving All of Houston's Diverse Community

Residential Customers

Homeowners cleaning garages, completing renovations, or simply collecting recyclables. We make residential recycling easy and rewarding.

Small Businesses

Local contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and auto shops who generate scrap metal regularly as part of their work.

Construction Companies

Builders and demolition contractors managing large-scale projects who need reliable, efficient scrap metal removal and recycling.

Manufacturing Facilities

Industrial operations producing metal scrap from fabrication, stamping, machining, and production processes.

Property Managers

Apartment complexes and commercial buildings handling appliance replacements, renovation projects, and facility upgrades.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Sustainability

Every pound of recycled metal helps conserve energy and reduce waste. At Gulf Coast Scrap Metal, we're committed to doing our part in creating a greener Houston by minimizing landfill impact and promoting resource conservation.

  • Aluminum recycling saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce new aluminum
  • Steel recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 86%
  • Copper recycling saves 85% of the energy needed for primary production
  • Recycling one ton of steel conserves 2,500 lbs of iron ore, 1,400 lbs of coal, and 120 lbs of limestone
  • Metal recycling reduces mining, which destroys habitats and generates toxic waste
  • Recycled metals maintain quality indefinitely without degradation
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Our Team Values

Respect

Treat every customer with respect and dignity.

Transparency

Provide honest, transparent pricing and explanations.

Excellence

Go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.

Safety

Maintain a safe, clean, professional facility.

Knowledge

Stay knowledgeable about metals, markets, and regulations.

Integrity

Build long-term relationships, not just one-time transactions.

Our Promise to You

When you choose Gulf Coast Scrap Metal, you're choosing a partner committed to your success. We promise to always provide fair, transparent pricing based on current market rates. We promise to treat you with respect and professionalism, regardless of the size of your load. We promise to maintain a clean, safe, accessible facility that welcomes everyone. We promise to offer the best combination of price, service, and convenience in Houston. And we promise to be here when you need us—whether that's once a year or once a week.

Recycle Smart. Earn More.