Lopez Scrap Metal, Inc operates on 30+ acre facility housing several heavy industrial equipment. We have the capability to process any type of scrap we receive. Our processes involve sheering, bailing, sorting, bagging, loading and unloading, and shredding. Our facility has been recognized as one of the leading scrap metal recycler in the industry.

Our continued growth has allowed Lopez Scrap Metal to secure long-term relationships with many Southwest top industrial companies. We take pride in building strong relationships with our clients. Our efforts and mission at Lopez Scrap Metal is to continue offering our best service to any one or company that handles recycled material. Our innovation and success has allowed us to expand our operations and invest in state-of-the-art equipment allowing us to process any type of metal and shear it to a prepared sizes.

The Cat M318C MH has been an excellent mobile addition in our facility. It is equipped to deal with scrap efficiently and reliably. It has an extending cab to allow the operator to see into high-sided rail cars and other similar containers. Other special features include solid tires, a Cat orange peel grapple, and a heavy duty magnet. The machine can switch between the magnet and the grapple easily with hydraulic quick connects and a simple pin-on attaching system. In operation, it does not look much like the standard mid-size excavator on which it is based. It loads and unloads trucks and rail cars, and also helps feed a small shredder that is set up to remove the insulation from pre-cut sections of copper wire.

Our newly added 90°container tilter has improved our overseas container loading by 75%. It's mobility allows us to position the structure practically anywhere in our facility. The built in safety features secures the container at the 90° fully tilted angle which is supported on each of its corners for minimal container damage. With a remote operator control unit, the tilter operation can be done safely from a distance with no chains or off-center loads. The feathering control levers aid with fast container alignment. It's dual ram design allows trailer height variation at deck height of 43" to 54". 

Our 830D series material handler has improved the efficiency process. Enhanced features such as mobility and providing excellent all-around visibility for the operator with its elevated cab and built in sound absorbing insulation. Designed with safety check valves for lifting, and stick cylinders. Its 114,640 lb HD-wheeled undercarriage adding stability and great mobility. Sennebogen 830D brings state-of-the-art load-sensing hydraulic system and powered by a water-cooled Deutz Diesel Engine with added large fuel tanks for extra time on the job between refueling. SDS Sennebogen Diagnostic System monitors the operating performance of the equipment and provides feedback to the operator as well as service personnel.