About Port Arthur Recycling
Port Arthur Recycling has served the Golden Triangle's recycling needs from our facility on FM 365. Conveniently located near Highway 73 and the Port Arthur refinery corridor, we serve everyone from local homeowners to industrial contractors working the refineries.
How It Works
Selling scrap at Port Arthur Recycling is straightforward. No appointment, no guesswork.
Every load weighed on certified, inspected scales
Drive In
Pull into the yard during business hours. No appointment needed. Our staff will direct you to the right area based on what you're bringing in.
Weigh & Grade
Your load goes on our certified, inspected scales. Our team inspects and grades the material. You'll know exactly what you have and what it's worth before any decisions are made.
Get Paid
Payment is made same day — cash or check, based on current market rates. Large commercial loads can be settled by bank transfer. That's it.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Closed Sunday
What Sets Us Apart
There are a lot of places to sell scrap in Southeast Texas. Here's why customers keep coming back to Port Arthur Recycling.
Whether you're a homeowner cleaning out your garage, a contractor on a refinery turnaround, or a business looking for a reliable recycling partner — we're your neighborhood yard.
State-certified platform scales — no guesswork on your payout
Certified, Inspected Scales
Our scales are state-certified and regularly inspected. What the scale reads is what you get paid on — no adjustments, no surprises.
Live Prices, Updated Daily
Prices are posted on the website every morning based on current commodity markets (Comex for copper, LME for aluminum). You know what you're getting before you load the truck.
Same-Day Payment
Cash or check, paid at the time of your visit. We don't hold checks or make you wait on net-30 terms. If you're bringing residential or contractor loads, you walk out with payment in hand.
ISRI Member Facility
We operate as a member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) — the industry's leading trade association. That means professional standards, responsible processing, and regulatory compliance.
AI-Assisted Phone Service
When you call 409-796-2100, you'll reach Ellie — our AI-assisted phone service. Ellie can answer common questions about prices, hours, materials we accept, and direct you to the right person for commercial inquiries. Available on every call, any time of day.
Our Facility
Located at 2901 W FM 365, our yard is designed for smooth drive-in access — no tight turns, no congestion. We have separate lanes for ferrous and non-ferrous drop-off, dedicated scale lanes for larger trucks, and a clean, organized warehouse for non-ferrous sorting and processing.
We're one of the most accessible yards in Jefferson County — easy to get to from Highway 73 and the Port Arthur refinery corridor.
Commercial Accounts Welcome
Businesses and contractors generating regular scrap get access to volume pricing, scheduled pickup service, and container rental through our DropABin program. Whether you're a fabrication shop, demolition crew, or property manager, we can build a recycling program that works around your schedule.
We offer 20, 30, and 40-yard roll-off containers for job sites, cleanouts, and renovations. Delivery and swap service available throughout Southeast Texas.
Call 409-796-2100Commercial Account Benefits
The Scrapworks Network
Port Arthur Recycling is one of three locations in the Scrapworks family — Southeast Texas's local recycling network. If you're closer to another yard, we're all open to the public and operate under the same standards.