Texas firm opens new scrap facility

Wilco Iron & Metal starts up in Jarrell, Texas, near Austin.

Wilco Iron & Metal Recycling reportedly has opened for business, purchasing scrap metal in Jarrell, Texas, which is about 40 miles north of Austin, Texas.

A brief article on the Pflugerville, Texas-based Community Impact website indicates the new facility opened Monday, June 4.

The Community Impact item states the new company is owned by Evan Horne and that it will purchase scrap from retail customers and will offer pickup service for commercial customers.

The Wilco Iron & Metal website indicates among the scrap grades and items the firm is buying are loose tin and steel, white goods, car bodies, electric motors and aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel scrap.