● LIVE PRICES
🟤 #1 Copper $5.40/lb • 🟤 #2 Copper $5.20/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #1 $2.50/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #2 $1.50/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #3 $0.65/lb • ⬜ Aluminum $0.60/lb • 🟢 Alum. Cans $0.71/lb • ⭕ Alum. Rims $0.90/lb • ⬜ Alum. Radiator $0.60/lb • 🟦 Cu/Al Radiator $2.60/lb • 🟡 Brass $2.98/lb • ✨ Stainless $0.23/lb • ⚪ Lead $0.38/lb • 🔋 Car Batteries $0.19/lb • ⭘ Nickel $0.30/lb • ⬛ Short Iron $0.10/lb • 🔩 Long Iron $0.09/lb • ⬜ Tin $0.08/lb • ⚡ Electric Motors $0.20/lb • ⛃ Sealed Units $0.20/lb • 🟤 #1 Copper $5.40/lb • 🟤 #2 Copper $5.20/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #1 $2.50/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #2 $1.50/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #3 $0.65/lb • ⬜ Aluminum $0.60/lb • 🟢 Alum. Cans $0.71/lb • ⭕ Alum. Rims $0.90/lb • ⬜ Alum. Radiator $0.60/lb • 🟦 Cu/Al Radiator $2.60/lb • 🟡 Brass $2.98/lb • ✨ Stainless $0.23/lb • ⚪ Lead $0.38/lb • 🔋 Car Batteries $0.19/lb • ⭘ Nickel $0.30/lb • ⬛ Short Iron $0.10/lb • 🔩 Long Iron $0.09/lb • ⬜ Tin $0.08/lb • ⚡ Electric Motors $0.20/lb • ⛃ Sealed Units $0.20/lb •
Texoma Recycling - Ardmore, OK

Scrap Metal
Knowledge
Base

Grading guides, pricing breakdowns, how-tos, and local scrap metal insights from the team at Texoma Recycling in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

⭐ Featured  |  How-To
How to Get the Best Price for Your Copper Scrap
Strip it, sort it, and know your grade before you drive in. The difference between #1 and #2 copper can be significant — here is exactly how to maximize what you walk out with.
September 10, 2026  ·  7 min read Read Article →
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⚡ Grading Guide
What Is Bare Bright Copper? A Complete Scrapper's Guide
Bare bright is the highest-paying copper grade at any scrap yard. But exactly what qualifies — and what disqualifies — a piece of copper wire or pipe from that grade?
September 8, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
📊 Pricing
Scrap Metal Prices: What Moves the Market and When to Sell
Copper follows the LME. Iron tracks regional mill demand. Aluminum moves with automotive production. Understanding the forces behind scrap prices helps you decide when to hold and when to sell.
September 6, 2026  ·  8 min Read →
🛠 How-To
How to Prepare Your Scrap Metal Before Going to the Yard
Preparation takes 20 minutes and can meaningfully increase your payout. Sorting, separating, and cleaning your scrap before arrival means faster service and fewer surprises at the scale.
September 4, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
🚌 How-To
How to Scrap a Junk Car in Oklahoma: Step-by-Step
Scrapping a vehicle in Oklahoma requires a title, a few calls, and knowing where to take it. Here is everything you need to know to sell a junk car for scrap in the Texoma area.
September 2, 2026  ·  7 min Read →
⬜ Grading Guide
Aluminum Recycling Guide: What Pays and What Does Not
Not all aluminum is created equal at the scale. Cans, rims, HVAC coils, sheet, and cast aluminum all price differently. This guide breaks down every form and what you should expect per pound.
August 30, 2026  ·  7 min Read →
🌿 Industry
Scrap Metal Recycling for Oklahoma Farmers and Ranchers
Farm equipment generates some of the most valuable scrap on the market — but only if you know which pieces are worth hauling in. A field guide for Carter County, Love County, and Murray County agricultural operations.
August 27, 2026  ·  8 min Read →
🌎 Industry
What Happens to Scrap Metal After You Sell It?
Your copper pipe leaves Ardmore and ends up — where exactly? The scrap metal supply chain is global and remarkably efficient. Here is what happens between the scale and the factory floor.
August 24, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
🔌 Grading Guide
How to Identify Copper Wire Grades #1, #2, and #3
Insulated copper wire grades are determined by the type of insulation and the estimated copper recovery percentage. Here is how to accurately grade your wire before arriving at the yard.
August 21, 2026  ·  5 min Read →
🚚 Pricing
Is a Small Scrap Load Worth the Drive to the Yard?
The answer depends on what metal you have and how far you are driving. We break down the math for common small loads so you can decide whether the trip makes sense before you load up the truck.
August 18, 2026  ·  5 min Read →
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Location
971 Bussell Ridge Rd
Ardmore, OK 73401
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Phone
(580) 490-2096
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Email
info@texomarecycle.com