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Do you go through numerous soda cans every week but feel bad throwing them in the trash? Do you have scrap metal lying around your business, taking up valuable space? For both everyday folks and business owners, recycling metal is a smart way to clean up your space, support the environment, and even earn a little extra cash. At Community Recycling in Plano, we make the process simple, transparent, and rewarding. Here’s what you can expect when you visit our scrap metal yard.

What is a Scrap Metal Yard?

We often get asked how a scrap metal yard differs from a county-run recycling center or a landfill. A scrap metal yard is a private facility that collects, buys, sorts, and recycles unwanted metal items from people. Instead of letting these valuable resources go to waste, a scrap metal yard gathers them and prepares them for reuse in manufacturing or other industries. This not only protects valuable resources but also creates a circular, local economy that benefits everyone involved.

What You Should Bring

While each scrap metal yard will have its own restrictions, at Community Recycling, we specialize in non-ferrous metals—metals that don’t contain iron and will not rust—such as copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.

To the average citizen, the most common scrap metals we use are aluminum cans (such as soda and beer), Christmas lights, and copper fixtures.

When it comes to businesses, there is a wide array of opportunities for scrap depending on your industry. For example, automotive shops bring in various car parts, tech industries bring in computer components, and builders bring in everything from aluminum siding to copper flashing to wiring.

For a complete list of items we accept at Community Recycling, please visit HERE. If what you want to recycle isn’t listed, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to let you know!

How Do I Recycle at a Scrap Metal Yard?

Heading to a scrap metal yard for the first time may seem intimidating, but the process is really quite simple.

Before you leave your home and business, we suggest reviewing what is eligible for recycling and, if you have a variety of eligible scrap, sorting it into different bins for easy processing upon arrival.

Once you arrive, pull in and flag down one of our staff members. They can walk you through the process and help you unload if you have a large amount.

After your collection has been unloaded and weighed, you get paid! We base our prices on national averages, which fluctuate daily. By keeping a close eye on the market, we ensure that we provide you with the best prices.

Why Businesses and Homeowners Choose Community Recycling

At Community Recycling, we take pride in being a local, family-owned operation dedicated to serving our community with premier, honest services.

For residents, our friendly staff will be happy to assist you, and we welcome small loads!  

For businesses, we offer fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and easy services, making recycling a straightforward and profitable addition to your business model.

Are you ready to visit our scrap metal yard? Feel free to call us with your questions, stop by with your scrap, or follow us on socials for updates!