● LIVE PRICES
🟤 #1 Copper $5.40/lb • 🟤 #2 Copper $5.10/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #1 $2.60/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #2 $1.85/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #3 $0.70/lb • ⬜ Aluminum $0.60/lb • 🟢 Alum. Cans $0.72/lb • ⭕ Alum. Rims $1.10/lb • ⬜ Alum. Radiator $0.60/lb • 🟦 Cu/Al Radiator $2.80/lb • 🟡 Brass $3.10/lb • ✨ Stainless $0.23/lb • ⚪ Lead $0.38/lb • 🔋 Car Batteries $0.20/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 $5.10/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #1 $2.60/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #2 $1.85/lb • 🔌 Ins. Wire #3 $0.70/lb • ⬜ Aluminum $0.60/lb • 🟢 Alum. Cans $0.72/lb • ⭕ Alum. Rims $1.10/lb • ⬜ Alum. Radiator $0.60/lb • 🟦 Cu/Al Radiator $2.80/lb • 🟡 Brass $3.10/lb • ✨ Stainless $0.23/lb • ⚪ Lead $0.38/lb • 🔋 Car Batteries $0.20/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
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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 →
💰 Pricing
Best Scrap Metal to Collect for Maximum Profit
Not all scrap is worth hauling. Copper pays by the pound what iron pays by the ton. Here is the definitive ranking of scrap metals by value — and which ones are realistically available to you.
September 12, 2026  ·  7 min Read →
⚖️ Industry
Scrap Metal Laws in Oklahoma: What Sellers Need to Know
Oklahoma regulates copper, aluminum, and catalytic converter sales at scrap yards. ID requirements, prohibited materials, and what legitimate yards are required to do — all in one place.
September 14, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
✂️ How-To
How to Strip Copper Wire Fast: Tools, Techniques, and Tips
Stripping wire upgrades it from insulated rate to bare bright rate — often a significant difference per pound. Here are the fastest methods, the right tools for each wire gauge, and when stripping is not worth your time.
September 16, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
🌊 Local
Scrap Yards Near Lake Texoma: Where to Sell in the Region
Lake Texoma straddles the Oklahoma-Texas border in one of the most underserved scrap markets in the region. Here is where to sell — and why Texoma Recycling in Ardmore is the most accessible full-service option.
September 18, 2026  ·  5 min Read →
🔨 Industry
Oilfield Scrap Metal in Oklahoma: What Pays and What Does Not
Oil and gas operations generate some of the most valuable scrap in the state — but oilfield material has specific grading rules. A field guide for Carter County and the southern Oklahoma oil patch.
September 20, 2026  ·  7 min Read →
🚙 How-To
How to Scrap a Junk Trailer or Farm Equipment in Oklahoma
Old utility trailers, hay rakes, disc plows, and flat-bed trailers are worth more than people think at the scale. Here is what to do before you haul one to the yard — and what paperwork you actually need.
September 22, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
🌎 Pricing
How Scrap Metal Prices Are Set: LME, Dealer Margins, and What You Get
Between the London Metal Exchange and the cash in your hand, several layers of margin get applied. Understanding the full pricing chain tells you exactly what a fair yard price looks like — and what it does not.
September 24, 2026  ·  8 min Read →
⚖ Industry
What Is a Certified Scale at a Scrap Yard and Why It Matters
The scale is where your payout is determined — and not all scales are equal. Here is what certified weighing means, how it protects you, and what to look for before you drive in.
September 26, 2026  ·  5 min Read →
🔒 Industry
Copper Theft and Scrap Yard Regulations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has specific laws designed to reduce copper theft through scrap yards. Here is how those laws work, what legitimate yards are required to record, and why it matters for honest sellers.
September 28, 2026  ·  6 min Read →
📚 How-To
The Complete Guide to Selling Scrap Metal for Beginners
Never been to a scrap yard before? This is the guide. From identifying what you have to walking out with cash — everything a first-time seller needs to know about the process from start to finish.
September 30, 2026  ·  10 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