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How to Recycle Scrap Metal Near Quitman, Texas

Scrap metal, such as steel, iron, tin, brass or aluminum, is highly recyclable. It is melted down and re-used for other purposes. The process conserves natural resources and saves the energy required to mine and process metal. While Quitman, Texas, does not have many options for recycling scrap metal, residents can choose from mail-back programs, community programs or scrap metal recyclers located nearby.

Instructions

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      Take your scrap metal to Mineola Iron & Metal, a scrap metal dealer located 11 miles south of Quitman (mineolairon.googlepages.com). Call before you drive to determine the current rates, since scrap metal prices change often.

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      Call the recycling coordinator for the Upper Sabine Valley SWMD Recycle, the Texas recycling chapter closest to Quitman (no website; 903-763-2123; P.O. Box 1499, Quitman). Ask what types of metal are currently accepted for recycling. If your metal matches currently accepted material, recycle by dropping it off at the Upper Sabine Valley SWMD Recycle.

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      Mail the scrap metal in to a mail-back program, such as that offered by NTR Metals of Dallas, TX. Contact NTR directly to determine accepted materials and going rates for recycling (ntrmetals.com).