If you are interested in recycling scrap metal you may find it a challenge to know where to begin. There is quite a bit of information and facts about scrap metal that you need to know before you begin the process.
What is Scrap Metal?
There are a lot of types of metal that are considered to be scrapped and are accepted by scrap yards and other scrap removal companies. Materials such as steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and iron, are all considered to be scrap metals. You will need to contact a local scrap company to find out what type of scraps they are currently accepting and whether or not they have a pick-up service.
What Type of Metal is it?
There are a number of ways in which you can tell what type of metal you have on your hands. All you need to use is a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the metal then your metal is a ferrous metal which is iron or steel. These typically are not worth much money but scrap yards and other companies will still accept it and recycle it properly.
If your magnet does not stick to the metal then the metal is considered to be non-ferrous, such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, bronze, or brass. If you recycle these types of metals you will receive more money for them. They are very valuable to scrap yards and other businesses.
How much is it worth?
There are guides that you can find online or in your local library that will tell you the price of scrap metals. You can also call a scrap yard to find out how much they are currently offering for each type of metal. The prices may change over time so it is best to call right before you plan to have your metals hauled so you have the most accurate price.
How much can I take?
You can take as little or much of recycling as you would like but your payout is going to be determined by the weight of the metal. If you don’t bring but a few pieces, the yard will typically recycle it for you, but you will not receive cash-in-hand for the metals that you bring in. Make sure you call the yard ahead of time to see if they have any specific requirements of how little or how much metal you can bring in.
If you have questions about the price of scrap metal or other scrap-related questions, then H&C Metals, Inc. is the company for you. Visit their website to learn more.
