MATERIALS WE ACCEPT
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Comal Iron & Metals processes all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Are you looking to get rid of old stoves, refrigerators, frying pans, bicycles, rusty bar-b-que pits, or soda cans? Are you a business looking to recycle in order to reduce disposal costs and add to your bottom-line? Comal Iron & Metals turns your metal into money in your pocket while protecting the environment!
Ferrous Metals
(Magnetic, Iron-Based)
Steel & Iron
structural beams, fencing, tin roofs, bicycles
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Appliances
washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators*
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Electric Motors
including tools and equipment motors
Aluminum
beverage cans, sheet aluminum, patio furniture, car parts, clean wire​
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Copper
tubing, wire, insulated copper (even holiday lights!)​
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Brass
plumbing fixtures, fittings, decorative items
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Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloys
kitchen items, machinery parts
Lead
car batteries, soft lead items
MATERIALS WE DO NOT ACCEPT
For safety (and state law), we cannot accept:
Hazardous waste (asbestos, chemicals)
Refrigerants (CFSs, HCFCs)
PCB-containing items (some capacitors/light ballasts)
Liquids, mercury, flammables, radioactive materials
Tires, paint cans, Ni-Cad batteries
Street signs, beer kegs, cemetery vases
TVs, fax/copier machines, glass, wood, concrete, plastic
Sealed containers (propane tanks, oxygen bottles, fire extinguishers)
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Special Rules (Texas DPS Regulated)
Regulated material is tracked by the Texas Depart of Public Safety. On September 1, 2015, a State law changed in regards to payment to the customer. Customers will get paid by check for regulated materials with identification UNLESS you have an unexpired (Cash Transaction Card) with you.
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A Cash Transaction Card is a form of ID approved by DPS to receive cash payment for certain materials. You receive this card by filling out short application at Comal Iron & Metals or online here.
This simple process begins with the application asking for the following
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Your State Driver’s License or ID number
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The address for us to mail you your Cash Card
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A photo for your new Cash Card
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Your fingerprint and your signature
Once approved, the Cash Card will be mailed to you. Next time you are at Comal Iron, present it along with your State Driver’s License or ID and receive cash payments for your transactions.
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Note: Your Cash Card will need to be renewed every two years. By law, we are required to pay by check if the Cash Card is expired. Again, this is a statewide mandate of all Texas metal recycling facilities. For more information see the Cash Transaction Card click here.
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This law does not apply to the scrap iron or aluminum cans and can be sold without an ID.
Learn More: The Mighty Metals Series
Every metal has a story. Dive deeper into our Mighty Metals blog series to see why recycling matters and the surprising impact each type of metal makes.
