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About Gold Star Metals

One of Houston's premier processors and suppliers of ferrous scrap metal — connecting the local market to mills around the world.

Who We Are

Local buyers. Global suppliers.

Gold Star Metals buys scrap metal from scrap producers and other yards, processes and cuts it to grade, and supplies steel mills across the globe. We purchase across the greater Houston market, procure by rail throughout Texas and bordering states, and ship to both domestic and international mills.

What sets us apart is a combination most yards can't match: high-volume processing capability, direct access to global markets, and generations of industry expertise. Together, they let us ensure suppliers get the maximum value possible for their scrap metal.

Towering wall of ferrous scrap at the Gold Star Metals Houston yardGSM Yard · Houston
Barge of busheling scrap at the Gold Star Metals terminal on the Houston Ship ChannelBarge of Busheling Scrap
Our Advantage

Built at the Greensport Terminal

Our strategic position at the Greensport Terminal in Houston gives us on-site access to bulk ocean vessels and rail. This logistics edge is the engine behind our pricing — direct routes to global steel mills mean we can compete aggressively as a buyer in the local Houston market and move volume efficiently.

  • 25,000+ tons of scrap processed every month
  • On-terminal vessel loading for export
  • Rail-served procurement across Texas & neighboring states
  • Supplying domestic and international steel mills

Our Mission

Deliver unmatched customer service and the maximum value for every supplier's scrap, while leading the global supply of ferrous metal.

Safety First

We maintain incident rates well below the industry average through comprehensive training and a relentless focus on safe operations.

Sustainability

Recycling scrap reduces ore extraction and environmental impact. Every ton we process keeps valuable metal in productive use.

— Our Story

From a container exporter to a bulk-vessel operation.

2006

Founded in Houston

Gold Star Metals starts as a scrap container exporter — buying from local yards and shipping to mills across Asia.

2009

First Yard & Processing

Acquires a 10-acre yard at 610 & Wayside, adds processing equipment, and begins procuring scrap directly from industrial generators.

2015

Scaling Up

Grows to multiple high-capacity stationary shears, hundreds of scrap containers, and an annual processing capacity of 120,000 tons.

2018

Channelview Facility

Opens a 10-acre, fully-concreted, state-of-the-art recycling facility — adding capacity to better serve a growing base of local suppliers and expand our roll-off container service across greater Houston.

2024

Greensport Terminal

Opens a yard at the WATCO Greensport Terminal (I-10 & Federal Rd) and moves into bulk, deep-water vessel export — giving our suppliers more outlets for their material and the leverage that keeps our pricing competitive.

Ready to get the most for your scrap?

Join the businesses across Houston and Texas that trust Gold Star Metals to move their metal.

Got Scrap? Call 713-633-6800