Local recycling company finds value in metals others toss away

With a growing need worldwide for precious metals for televisions, computers and other electronic devices, companies that can meet that demand are springing up in the U.S. and right here in San Marcos.

PGM is a precious metals recycling company, a member of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and an environmentally friendly company, located just off of the interstate in San Marcos.

PGM Assistant Operations Manager Lee Colon said PGM is one of the leading recyclers of catalytic converters in the U.S.. The company recycles approximately 4 million converters a year.