We challenged our kids to find every piece of recyclable metal hiding around our house—and were surprised by what we found. Take a look around your home. You might be sitting on more value than you realize.

For 57 years, Comal Iron & Metals has served New Braunfels through faith, hard work, and relationships. This is the story behind the legacy—and the people who built it.

Grace Prep students recycled nearly 19,000 aluminum cans while learning firsthand how stewardship, sustainability, and small actions can create lasting impact in New Braunfels.

Teaching the next generation that metal doesn’t end—it continues. When recycled properly, materials like metal can be reused indefinitely, reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable, local economy.

At Comal Iron & Metals, recycling has never been just about metal. It’s about stewardship, people, and the responsibility we carry as a local, family-owned business. In this post, I share why this work still matters—and why we’re committed to doing it the right way, for today and for the generations to come.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when communities around the world pause to reflect on the fight against one of the most...

At Comal Iron & Metals we believe leadership is about more than guiding a business. It is about caring for people, strengthening communities, and shaping a better future for the industries we serve. That is why we are so proud to share that our CEO, Marcie Rodriguez, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF). RERF has been serving the recycling industry since 1967, stepping into the spaces that truly matter. Their

There’s been a lot of movement in Washington lately—especially with the passing of that big, bold bill earlier this month. After decades of doing the gritty, essential work of metals recycling, it finally feels like our industry is getting some of the recognition and support it deserves.

Long before “eco-friendly” hit our vocabulary, the metal recycling industry was powering up factories, building warships, and keeping the country moving forward. This work has always mattered—and it always will. Let’s take a little time travel.

Copper might not have a star on the recycling walk of fame like aluminum or steel, but trust us—this reddish-brown beauty is working overtime behind the scenes.

We’re still buzzing from the energy of our Texas Treasures Celebration—and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Summer’s here—and with it comes a whole lot of cleaning, fixing, and swapping out the old to make room for the new.

We officially hit our goal of recycling 20 million pounds of metal since May 10, 2024—and if that number feels abstract, let’s break it down.

We’re excited to share some incredible news—Comal Iron & Metals has been awarded the Texas Treasure Business Award (TTBA)!

Let’s dive into the world of iron and see why this heavy hitter is such a legend in the recycling game.

When you think about recycling, chances are aluminum comes to mind first, and for good reason. This lightweight, versatile metal has...

The holidays have come and gone, but the clean-up has just begun. While taking down decorations and tidying up the house, many people...

At Comal Iron & Metals, we’re not just your friendly neighborhood recycling yard—we’re your partner in keeping our community and...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when families come together to deck their halls with twinkling lights, cozy décor, and all the...

We’re excited to announce a new addition to our facility designed with you, our community, in mind: our donation bin is now accessible right