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Recycle Your Household Metal the Right Way

Big Country Recycling LLC offers public metal drop-off for residents and small businesses throughout San Angelo.

When you finish a kitchen remodel and have leftover copper pipe, replace a water heater and want to get rid of the old tank, or clean out a shed full of rusty tools and scrap fencing, you need a place to take it that does not require an appointment or a commercial account. Big Country Recycling LLC operates a public drop-off location in San Angelo where residents and small businesses can bring household metal, renovation debris, and miscellaneous scrap without hassle or paperwork.

This service is designed for convenience. You load your truck or trailer, drive to the facility, and unload your metal into the appropriate bins. The team is on-site to help with sorting and answer questions about what can be accepted. Whether you bring in a few pounds of aluminum cans or a truckload of metal shelving, the process is straightforward and quick.

Stop by Big Country Recycling LLC in San Angelo with your scrap metal and see how easy it is to recycle instead of throwing it away.

What Happens During a Public Drop-Off

When you arrive at the facility in San Angelo, you pull onto the scale with your load to get an initial weight. After unloading, you drive back onto the scale to record the final weight. The difference tells you how much metal you brought in. The staff helps identify material types and directs you to the correct bins for ferrous metals, aluminum, copper, and other non-ferrous scrap.

Once everything is unloaded and sorted, you receive a receipt showing the total weight and material breakdown. If you brought in recyclable metals with current market value, you are paid based on the day's rates. The entire process typically takes less than twenty minutes, even for mixed loads.

The drop-off is open to anyone in the area, whether you are a homeowner clearing out a garage or a handyman with leftover materials from a small job. Most common household metals are accepted, including appliances, old fixtures, wire, and structural scrap. Items with significant non-metal components may need basic prep, but the staff can guide you through that during drop-off.

Most People Want to Know This First

First-time visitors usually ask what they can bring, whether they need to clean or sort anything beforehand, and how payment works if the metal has value.

What kinds of metal can I drop off?
You can bring copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, iron, steel, and tin. Common items include old appliances, wire, plumbing fixtures, fencing, and scrap from home projects.
Do I need to sort my metal before I arrive?
You do not have to sort it yourself. The staff in San Angelo will help separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals during the drop-off process.
How do I know if my scrap has value?
Non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, and brass typically have higher market value. Ferrous metals like steel and iron are also recyclable and often accepted for payment, depending on current rates.
Can I bring scrap from a renovation or DIY project?
Yes. Renovation debris, leftover materials, and DIY project scrap are common at the drop-off. Just make sure the items are primarily metal and free of large non-recyclable attachments.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No appointment is needed. You can drop off scrap during regular business hours without calling ahead.

If you have metal sitting around your home, shop, or property in San Angelo and want to recycle it instead of sending it to a landfill, Big Country Recycling LLC makes it simple to drop off and move on with your day. Contact us if you have questions about what you can bring or when to visit.