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Got scrap metal to sell? Big Tex Industrial buys surplus and scrap metal, including copper, aluminum, steel, and more. Whether you're clearing out old equipment, leftover materials, or industrial scrap, we offer competitive prices and hassle-free pickup. Turn your scrap into cash—contact us today for a quick quote!

Common Industrial Metals

These metals are widely used across multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure.

  • Steel – Construction, machinery, vehicles, tools

  • Aluminum – Aerospace, automotive, packaging

  • Copper – Electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing

  • Zinc – Galvanization, corrosion protection

  • Nickel – Stainless steel production, batteries

  • Lead – Batteries, radiation shielding, construction

  • Tin – Solder, coatings, electronics

Moderately Common Industrial Metals

These metals have important industry-specific applications.

  • Titanium – Aerospace, medical implants, military equipment

  • Magnesium – Lightweight alloys, automotive, aerospace

  • Cobalt – Batteries, superalloys, magnets

  • Tungsten – Cutting tools, filaments, electrical contacts

  • Molybdenum – Steel alloys, high-temperature environments

  • Vanadium – Strengthens steel, batteries

  • Niobium – Aerospace, superconductors, steel strengthening

  • Tantalum – Electronics, medical implants, corrosion resistance

Less Common but Critical Metals

These metals are used in high-tech, defense, aerospace, and emerging industries.

  • Neodymium (Rare Earth Metal) – High-performance magnets, wind turbines, electronics

  • Dysprosium (Rare Earth Metal) – Magnets, nuclear reactors

  • Hafnium – Nuclear reactors, aerospace coatings

  • Zirconium – Nuclear fuel rods, ceramics

  • Beryllium – Aerospace, military, x-ray windows

  • Rhenium – High-temperature superalloys, jet engines

  • Gallium – Semiconductors, LCD displays, solar panels

  • Indium – Touchscreens, electronics

Specialty & Precious Metals

These metals are rare and used for research, military, and high-tech applications.

  • Platinum – Catalysts, automotive, chemical industries

  • Palladium – Catalytic converters, electronics

  • Rhodium – Catalytic converters, electronics

  • Scandium – Aerospace alloys, sporting goods

  • Lutetium – Medical imaging, lasers, electronics

  • Terbium – Fiber optics, fuel cells

Recycling Services

Machinery & Equipment Disposal – Recycling old or obsolete industrial machinery, forklifts, and production equipment to recover valuable metals.

  1. Metal Shavings & Turnings – Processing metal scraps from machining, milling, and drilling operations to reduce waste and maximize material reuse.

  2. Wire & Cable Recycling – Recovering copper, aluminum, and other valuable materials from electrical wiring and industrial cables.

  3. Battery Recycling – Safely disposing of lead-acid, lithium, and other industrial batteries to prevent hazardous waste contamination.

  4. Piping, Valves & Fittings – Recycling outdated or excess pipes, valves, and fittings from plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications.

  5. Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Sorting – Separating and processing metals like iron, steel, aluminum, brass, and bronze for efficient recycling.

  6. Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling – Safely dismantling and recycling electronic components, circuit boards, and industrial computers.

  7. Catalytic Converter & Precious Metal Recovery – Extracting valuable platinum, palladium, and rhodium from exhaust systems and other industrial sources.

  8. Hazardous Material Recycling – Properly handling and recycling materials containing heavy metals, lead, mercury, and other potentially harmful substances.

  9. X-ray Film Recycling – Recovering silver from X-ray film while ensuring safe disposal of hazardous materials.

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Our Promise

At Big Tex Industrial, we prioritize safety and sustainability in every step of our recycling process. We handle all materials, including hazardous metals, with the utmost care, following strict environmental and safety regulations to prevent contamination and ensure responsible disposal. Our eco-friendly approach includes reducing waste, repurposing materials, and minimizing our carbon footprint. By recycling industrial surplus safely and efficiently, we help protect both your business and the environment, ensuring a cleaner, greener future.