--- title: Materials We Buy | Snyder Iron & Metal — Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals description: Snyder Iron & Metal buys iron, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel, and more. X-ray analysis ensures accurate pricing. Serving West Texas since 1975. image: https://snyderim.com/hubfs/share-image.png --- Snyder • Sweetwater • Anson • Andrews • Big Spring, TX | Serving TX, NM & OK Since 1975 ISN / RAVS+ Certified | info@snyderim.com [Services](https://snyderim.com/services?hsLang=en) [Materials We Buy](https://snyderim.com/materials) [snyder iron & metal Full-service scrap recycling](https://snyderim.com/?hsLang=en) [About Us](https://snyderim.com/about?hsLang=en) [Contact](https://snyderim.com/contact?hsLang=en) [Get a Quote](https://snyderim.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://snyderim.com/?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://snyderim.com/services?hsLang=en) - [Materials We Buy](https://snyderim.com/materials) - [About Us](https://snyderim.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://snyderim.com/contact?hsLang=en) [Get a Quote](https://snyderim.com/contact?hsLang=en) ![materials-hero](https://snyderim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/materials-hero.png?width=2000&name=materials-hero.png) ![textures](https://snyderim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/textures.png?width=2000&name=textures.png) What We Accept # If It's Metal, We Probably Buy It. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals accepted from commercial, industrial, and residential sources across West Texas. Not sure if we take yours? Just call — we'll give you a straight answer. [CALL OUR TEAM](tel:+13255736862) IRON & STEEL ## Ferrous Metals Iron-based metals processed at our yards and shipped via rail or truck. | Material | Notes | | --- | --- | | #1 HEAVY MELT STEEL | Steel scrap | | #2 HEAVY MELT STEEL | Industrial-grade steel scrap | | iron (general) | All grades purchased and processed on-site. | | TIN | Accepted from industrial and commercial sources. | | Plate and Structural Steel | Premium grade of ferrous scrap (magnetic steel or iron) | | Metal Shavings | Machining, milling, drilling, or boring operations | | Frac Guns | Premium P&S or heavy prepared steel | #1 HEAVY MELT STEEL Type FERROUS Steel scrap #2 HEAVY MELT STEEL Type FERROUS Industrial-grade steel scrap iron (general) Type FERROUS All grades purchased and processed on-site. TIN Type FERROUS Accepted from industrial and commercial sources. Plate and Structural Steel Type FERROUS Premium grade of ferrous scrap (magnetic steel or iron) Metal Shavings Type FERROUS Machining, milling, drilling, or boring operations Frac Guns Type FERROUS Premium P&S or heavy prepared steel copper, aluminum, stainless & more ## Non-Ferrous Metals Higher-value metals analyzed, sorted, and processed for maximum customer return. | Material | Notes | | --- | --- | | Copper | All grades accepted. | | Brass | All grades accepted. | | aluminum | Arrives in a variety of forms. Shipped in loose configuration. | | stainless steel 304 | Steady supply due to oil field proximity. All analyzed by x-ray analyzer and sorted by results. | | stainless steel 316 | Same process as 304. Analyzed and sorted on-site. | | nickel (Stainless) | Accepted. Analyzed and sorted on-site. | | Electric Motors | Accepted | | Monel | Nickel-copper alloy | Copper Type Non-FERROUS All grades accepted. Brass Type Non-FERROUS All grades accepted. aluminum Type Non-FERROUS Arrives in a variety of forms. Shipped in loose configuration. stainless steel 304 Type Non-FERROUS Steady supply due to oil field proximity. All analyzed by x-ray analyzer and sorted by results. stainless steel 316 Type Non-FERROUS Same process as 304. Analyzed and sorted on-site. nickel (Stainless) Type Non-FERROUS Accepted. Analyzed and sorted on-site. Electric Motors Type Non-FERROUS Accepted Monel Type Non-FERROUS Nickel-copper alloy ![materials-lg](https://snyderim.com/hubfs/materials-lg.png) ![materials-sm](https://snyderim.com/hubfs/materials-sm.png) X-Ray Analysis ## Know Exactly What You Have Our state-of-the-art x-ray metal analyzers identify exact alloy composition — so you get paid accurately for what you bring in. All stainless steel is tested and verified radioactivity-free before processing. This matters most for stainless grades like 304 and 316, where precise identification means the difference between getting fair market value and being undervalued. We sort by results, so every customer gets an honest return. [get a quote](https://snyderim.com/contact?hsLang=en) ![bg-textrue](https://snyderim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bg-textrue.png?width=2000&name=bg-textrue.png) HONEST PRICING. EVERY TIME. HONEST PRICING. EVERY TIME. HONEST PRICING. EVERY TIME. ### HOW PRICING WORKS Metal prices fluctuate with market rates, and we stay current so our customers always get a fair return. Our x-ray analysis ensures higher-grade alloys are accurately identified — so you're never undervalued. ### GET A QUOTE Not sure what your material is worth? Call us or stop by any of our five yard locations. We'll assess your material, run it through our analyzer if needed, and give you a fair, accurate quote on the spot. ## NOT SURE IF WE ACCEPT YOUR MATERIAL? Give us a call — we'll let you know exactly what we take and what it's worth today. [325-573-6862](tel:+13255736862) [snyder iron & metal](https://snyderim.com/?hsLang=en) Est 1975 | Snyder, TX Full-service scrap metal recycling serving Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma for over 50 years. 208 N. 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