J.L.Proler Iron and Steel Company

Our firm’s name – J.L. Proler Iron and Steel Company – is more than just a name.  For over sixty years and through four generations, J.L. Proler has stood for a firm commitment to providing prompt and reliable pick-up service on scrap, turnings, and metals for industrial companies throughout Houston and the surrounding area.

The J.L. Proler name also represents our prime directive: excelling in customer service. J.L. Proler Company is built on time-tested alliances and long term business relationships. We promise to remain committed to meeting your needs and growing with you in the future.  It is a promise we have kept to Houston’s industrial business community for our entire company history. Continuing to keep it will remain at our core.  

That promise also means that J.L. Proler Iron & Steel Company is dedicated to responsible and environmentally safe procedures and practices. The Company’s commitment to maintaining an environmentally sound workplace is demonstrated by our adoption of industry-developed comprehensive environmental operating guidelines. Our yard and equipment comply fully with EPA and local regulations, helping protect not just our customers from third party environmental liability suits, but also the health and safety of all in our community.

Please take some time to view our website and to learn more about our services. Thank you for visiting J.L. Proler Iron & Steel Company – it is our firm name.

An old adage in the scrap industry holds that “Scrap is bought, not sold” – meaning that in the highly efficient, demand driven market of iron and metal recycling, long-term relationships and customer orientation are paramount. J.L. Proler Iron & Steel Company takes this message to heart: 

Customized Containers and Bins

J.L. Proler can do the job you need it to do, when you need it done. That’s why J.L. Proler offers its customers a wide variety of bins, boxes, tow motor boxes, and hoppers to fit almost any space, anywhere. And, if we don’t have what you’re looking for, our engineering and construction team can build a box fit to specifications that work for you, at no additional cost.

Excellent Service

J.L. Proler offers its customers a business partner that knows relationships are built on service, integrity, and trust. We back up our talk, too, offering certified truck scale weights, environmentally sound equipment, and prompt pick up service.

Competitive Prices

We buy all types of ferrous and nonferrous scrap. We continually monitor market conditions to establish fair, competitive prices. And, we have one of the quickest payment cycles in the industry, so you can be sure you’ll be paid on-time and in full.