Scrap Yards Near Lake Texoma: Where to Sell in the Region

Lake Texoma sits directly on the Oklahoma-Texas state line between Marshall County, Oklahoma and Grayson County, Texas. It is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and supporting a significant year-round resident community on both shores. It is also, from a scrap metal standpoint, one of the most underserved areas in the region — there is no full-service scrap yard within close proximity of the lake itself.

The Geographic Challenge

The Lake Texoma area — including communities like Pottsboro, Durant, Kingston, Madill, Gordonville, and Colbert — sits in a gap between larger service centers. Durant is the closest city on the Oklahoma side with significant commercial activity. Sherman and Denison anchor the Texas side. Neither has a highly accessible full-service scrap yard immediately adjacent to the lake corridor.

For lake area residents, cabin owners clearing property, marina operators, construction contractors working on waterfront developments, and agricultural operations in the surrounding counties, the question of where to sell scrap metal involves a drive regardless of which direction you go.

Why Texoma Recycling in Ardmore Is the Best Option

From the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma, Texoma Recycling in Ardmore is typically the most practical full-service option for several reasons:

• From Durant — 45 miles west via US-70, approximately 50 minutes. Durant is the gateway to the lake's Oklahoma side and a natural hub for Bryan County scrap haulers. We have a dedicated Durant page with directions.
• From Kingston / Madill (Marshall County) — approximately 55 to 60 miles via US-70 West. A longer drive but still the closest full-service option for Marshall County.
• From Pottsboro / Gordonville (Texas side) — approximately 50 miles north via US-75 and I-35. The drive to Ardmore is comparable to options in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, with far less traffic.
• From Colbert / Calera (Bryan County) — 40 to 50 miles west via US-70. A straightforward drive on a two-lane highway into Ardmore.

What Lake Area Customers Typically Bring In

The Lake Texoma corridor generates a specific mix of scrap that we see regularly from that area:

• Marina and boat dock hardware — aluminum dock sections, aluminum pontoon boat components, marine electrical wire, stainless steel hardware and fixtures
• Cabin and property cleanup — old appliances, HVAC equipment, copper plumbing from older cabins, aluminum siding
• Agricultural scrap — farm equipment iron, field fencing, old irrigation pipe from the agricultural areas surrounding the lake
• Construction scrap — copper and aluminum from waterfront construction and renovation projects, structural steel from dock and building projects

The Drive Is Straightforward

From the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma, US-70 West is the main route to Ardmore. It runs directly from Durant through Wilson and into Ardmore — a two-lane highway through small-town Oklahoma with light traffic. From the Texas side, US-75 North to I-35 North takes you to Ardmore efficiently.

For directions from your specific community, visit our Find Us page or Areas Served page for the full regional service map.