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The Beginner’s Guide to Scrap Metal Recycling
The Beginner’s Guide to Scrap Metal Recycling
Have you ever wondered what happens to your scrap metal once you take it to the recycling center? It all depends on what kind of metal you’re recycling, but most recycling centers sell scrap metal and donate leftover scrap to non-profit organizations. From there, scrap metal can be used to make anything from new products to jewelry and art. Here’s everything you need to know about recycling scrap metal, including how to recycle the metals yourself at home!
Not every scrap metal has the same value or is accepted at a recycling center. Aside from hunting for valuable metals like copper and aluminum, it’s important to check with your local recycling center about the metals they accept.
You can find scrap anywhere, but one of the best places to start searching is at home. The chances are you have lots of scrap sitting around your home collecting dust.
For example, if you’ve ever had a plumbing problem, the chances are, you have a copper pipe in your garage you’ve saved from the repair.
Other valuable metals you can find around the help are:
- Soda Cans
- Door Handles
- Bathroom Fixtures
- Old Car Parts
Different metals sell at different prices as the markets fluctuate. Collecting enough scrap metal to make a healthy profit requires some work. So, you want to make sure you always sell at the time when prices are highest.