The recycling and repurposing of metal to make new products isn’t a recent concept. Metalworkers were repurposing bronze, iron and steel a few thousand years ago. Even then, people knew the importance of sustainability.
Here at Gardner Metal Recycling, we’re proud to be a part of that millennia-old tradition. We are a family-run metal recycling business offering a variety of services and are one of the top-rated companies for recycling drop-off in Austin.
With over 60 years of experience in the metal recycling industry, we offer top-of-the-line services for everyone from contractors, manufacturers, construction companies and more.
The Importance of Scrap Metal Recycling
Scrap metal recycling is a crucial aspect of manufacturing. Unlike other materials, metal keeps its structural integrity when exposed to extremely hot temperatures. A hammer made from smelted steel is every bit as strong as the steel cable that it used to be.
Environmental concerns are one of the many reasons why scrap metal recycling is so important. Repurposing recycled metals allows manufacturers to keep up with high demand without having to mine for virgin ore.
While conserving natural resources is certainly important, it isn’t the only reason to recycle metal. Recycling metal keeps the products that manufacturers produce at much lower price points. Acquiring raw materials can tack on a lot of added expense to the final cost to the consumer. So much so, that it might not be feasible to keep buying long term.
Gardner Metal Recycling is happy to say that we are doing our part, along with the Austin community, to keep recyclable materials out of landfills.
Recycling Services
- Recycling drop-off
- Demolition and clearing
- Scrap metal pickup
- Recycling container rental
Recycling Drop-Off in Austin
This couldn’t be easier. Visit our facility on South Congress Avenue and we will provide you with transparent pricing and friendly, expert service. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call us ahead of time to check the most current prices. It is a best practice to have your scrap metal presorted. It will save time and could get you a better price for your scrap.
After you have sorted your scrap, come pay us a visit. We’ll have you in and out in no time. Come see why they call us the fastest recycling drop-off in Austin.
Demolition and Clearing
Clearing a demolition site can be arduous tasks that many construction companies don’t have the time or resources to keep up with.
As Austin, Texas grows, so too does the need to keep up with the recycling concerns of the various construction projects happening around town. Gardner Metal Recycling offers a variety of recycling services to alleviate the pressure of disposing of recyclable, metal construction debris.
There are a number of benefits to hiring Gardner Metal Recycling for your demolition and clearing needs. Opting to recycle instead of hauling scrap to the dump is great for the Austin, Texas community. It’s great public relations when the community knows that you’re doing everything you can to help protect the environment.
Recycling will help you save money. For every piece of your scrap metal that we recycle, we take money off of your bill. Who doesn’t like the sound of that?
Last, but certainly not least, we do all of the work. You simply don’t have to worry about it. From the initial evaluation of the site to equipment delivery to hauling away your scrap, we do everything.
Scrap Metal Pickup
It’s not uncommon for job sites to accumulate scrap metal faster than they can get rid of it. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about bringing your metal to a recycling drop-off in Austin. Gardner Metal Recycling can pick up all of your scrap in Austin, Texas. It’s as easy as contacting us to set up a pickup date and time that works for your schedule.
Recycling Container Rental
We have all shapes and sizes of scrap metal containers ready to be dropped off at your job site. No job is too big or too small. Whenever you’re ready, let us know and we’ll come to pick up the container and deliver it to our recycling drop-off in Austin.
Metals We Recycle
Iron and steel are the most recycled metals on the planet. In addition to iron and steel, we recycle bronze, aluminum, copper and brass.
These metals come in all shapes and sizes. We recycle wire, machine turnings, cable and more. The form the metal takes is of less concern to us than the quantity and quality of your metal scrap.
Learn more about the metals we recycle.
Sorting Your Scrap Metal
When you first get started on your metal scrapping journey, sorting your scrap can seem like a daunting task. Don’t fret, it’s not as hard as it seems. A good first step is to begin sorting your scrap into ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Ferrous metals are metals containing iron and steel. A great way to identify ferrous metals is to use a magnet. If the magnet is attracted to the metal, it is ferrous; if it is not attracted to the metal, it is non-ferrous.
From here you can further break down your scrap into subcategories. Knowing where the metal came from can give you a good idea of what the metal is. Copper, for instance, is often found in wiring, cables and piping. If you have a copper-colored wire that you know came from a home’s electrical system, then you have most likely properly identified that metal.
The Value of Your Scrap Metal
While copper is the most valuable scrap metal we recycle per pound, we recycle larger amounts of steel and iron. Sometimes it makes more sense (and cents) to go with quantity over quality. Why concentrate solely on harder-to-find metals when there are plenty of other metals available in abundance?
The price of scrap metal can fluctuate wildly depending on numerous factors. This being the case, we encourage people to contact our scrap metal specialists to determine the current value of their scrap. Gardner Metal Recycling offers the most competitive rates for scrap metal in Austin, Texas.
Additional Tips
Cleanliness is an often overlooked aspect of getting the most for your metal. It costs a lot to clean metal before it is ready to be recycled. If you bring in a piece of metal covered in an inch of grease, you’re probably not going to get as much for it as you would have had you cleaned it before bringing it in.
Gardner Metal Recycling: The Premier Metal Recycling Center for Austin, Texas
Metal recycling is an essential service that benefits communities economically while limiting environmental impact.
Our team is the most knowledgeable in the business. Contact us to speak about recycling drop-off in Austin, or any of the many other services we provide.
You can request a quote here, or call us to speak directly with one of our experts.