ABS Metal Recycling LLC

ABS Metal Recycling was established in 2006 by Founder and CEO Shaun Barnes in Austin, TX . It started simply as a side business, but quickly transformed from a one-man scrap collecting hobby into a multi-location metal recycling business. In 2012 ABS opened it's second location in Magnolia, Texas—further expanding Shaun's dream of providing high-quality metal recycling. ABS purchases scrap from a wide variety of sources, including individuals, companies, and municipalities. With such a wide variety of sources ABS is able to acquire a large amount of material. Last year alone ABS purchased 30 million pounds of scrap metal. Shaun’s passion along with that of his employees ensures the scrap metal community will receive the best service possible.

Our team started with our Founder and CEO Shaun Barnes. Starting from small beginnings, he has transformed his hobby into a thriving business. Shaun and his twelve employees have a passion for providing high-quality service that resonates throughout ABS Metal Recycling.We are committed to creating a difference and being responsible citizens in our communities. We work with both state and local law enforcement to assist them in the case of any illegal transactions, and we are also registered with the State of Texas Department of Public Safety.ABS Metal Recycling prides itself on it's ability to cater to both commercial and walk-in customers. Capable of handling large-scale jobs, or accepting the leftover metal you found cleaning out your garage, we are ready to meet your needs. We also accept a wide range of copper, including #2, #1, and bare bright copper.Between our two locations last year, we bought 30 million pounds of material. This material is being kept from going into landfills and and will be re-purposed to create new products. ABS Metal Recycling has partnered with Dynamic Green Environmental to ensure that our practices are as 'green' as possible. We will not accept any hazardous, explosive, or flammable materials. Sealed containers such as gas tanks and fire extinguishers must present an opening to ensure cleanliness.  In addition, materials with gas, oil, or refrigerants will not be accepted.

We are capable of handling any job, no matter the scale. We buy scrap from many commercial clients, including electricians, plumbers, a/c  and heating companies, contractors, and demolition companies. Listed below are all the ferrous and non-ferrous materials we purchase.

Ferrous Materials :

• Shreddable Materials
• Carbide & Tool Steels
• Stampings
• Bundles (all grades)
• Low Residual Busheling
• #1 Busheling
• Mixed clips
• New Cast
• Automotive Cast
• Heavy Breakable 2 inch or less thickness
• Cast Iron Boring
• Steel Turnings
• Railroad Iron (limited to railroads and
railroad contractors)
• Obsolete rail, barge and manufacturing equipment

Non-Ferrous Materials :

• Aluminums (all grades)
• Coppers (all grades)
• Brasses (all grades)
• Stainless Steel (all grades)
• Refinery Brasses
• Nickel (all grades)
• Turnings & Borings
• Insulated Wires
• Zinc/Leads
• Catalytic Converters
• Secondary Aluminums
• Titanium (all grades)

 At ABS we will pay for the things you might normally throw away! We accept many common household items—from large items like washers and dryers, to smaller everyday items like aluminum cans and extension cords. We will not however, accept any hazardous, explosive, or flammable materials. Sealed containers such as gas tanks and fire extinguishers must present an opening to ensure cleanliness.  In addition, materials with gas, oil, or refrigerants will not be accepted.