Recycling scrap metal
is a great move not only because you get to earn a couple of bucks
from selling them but also because you help Mother Nature by reducing
the need to supply more metal and reducing the amount of waste that
end up in landfills. All you need to do is bring scrap metals to the
yard and have them weigh it and see how much they're willing to give
you.
Although any kind of
metal is pretty much okay for scrap metal buyers, there are a few
kinds that buyers would be more than happy to purchase from you. Most
of these would be non-ferrous metals which are non-magnetic because
these could be reused in a lot of ways. Here is a quick rundown on a
few examples of non-ferrous metals:
- Aluminum – usually silver or white, aluminum is a metal you could easily bend if it's cut thin. These are often used for cans, window frames, and gutters. Recycling this metal saves 80% of energy that was used to make aluminum of the same amount.
- Brass – is a heavy metal that has a yellow and reddish color that are usually used for keys, light fixtures, and handles.
- Copper – one of the most sought-after metals, this is used in different kinds of things like electric wires, gutters, and plumbing pipes. These are one of the most valuable scraps you could recycle.
