Yearly Archives: 2017

How to Tell Cast Iron And Cast Steel Apart for Recycling Purposes

2021-02-23T03:43:53-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: , , |

When gathering scrap metals for recycling in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, you will probably come across both cast iron and cast steel items. The good news is that both cast iron and cast steel are recyclable and will be purchased by Encore Recyclers and other recycling centers in the area. The complication, however, is that they are different metals with different uses and will therefore have different values.

What Happens to Your Raw Scrap Metal When It Is Recycled?

2021-02-23T03:52:07-06:00Categories: Scrap Metals|

If you're a current scrapper or you're interested in bringing some scrap to Encore, you've probably read or heard a good deal about the ways in which recycling scrap metal helps the environment and the economy. On top of this, you know how it can be lucrative to you directly. However, you may not know how all this works. Let's take a closer look at what happens to raw scrap metal during the recycling process.

Know Your Steel to Make the Most Money from Scrap Recycling

2021-02-23T03:53:24-06:00Categories: Scrap Metals|Tags: , |

Steel is an essential material that scrap yards are constantly seeking. In fact, as much as 50% of the steel created in the United States ends up being recycled to make new steel components. This is good for the environment and the economy because steel can easily be reused to create new steel products. However, not all steel is the same—and different steels fetch different values. To make the most money when recycling your scrap with Encore Recyclers, you should learn a bit about different types of steel.

How to Tell If You’re Getting a Fair Price for Your Scrap Metal

2021-02-23T03:54:42-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: |

Although regulations and word of mouth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the rest of Texas have rooted out most of the unethical companies in the scrap recycling industry, there are still some bad eggs out there. To best ensure that you're getting a fair price for your scrap metal, be sure to go with an official, well-regarded company. However, even the most ethical and renowned scrap dealer won't be able to give you a fair price for your scrap every time if you don't do some preparatory work. The best ways to get the fairest price for your scrap metal all involve a little bit of work on your end, but they can pay off big time.

Factors That Affect Your Scrap Metal Price

2021-02-23T03:55:58-06:00Categories: Scrap Metals|

When a scrap yard like Encore Recyclers buys scrap metal or other recyclable materials from a customer like you, there are many factors that go into determining your scrap metal price. Understanding these factors can help you consistently get the most for your scrap every time, by bringing in the right amounts of the right materials, as well as preparing in various other ways.

How to Ask for Scrap to Recycle for Cash

2021-02-23T03:57:55-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: , |

Most scrappers start out by getting rid of some of their own personal scrap or scrap materials from their own business or job site—but when you get bitten by the scrapping bug, you might want to bring in scrap more often. Eventually, you may come to a point where you want or need to ask for scrap from other people or even businesses. This can be an awkward interaction for many scrappers, especially at first, but it can turn a small hobby into something truly lucrative. Here are a few tips for success.

E-Waste: Why Recycle It for Free When You Can Be Paid for It?

2021-02-23T03:59:45-06:00Categories: E-waste|Tags: , , , |

Here in Dallas, recycling electronic waste, or e-waste, is easy to do. Recycling electronic waste (including laptops, TVs, cell phones, and similar devices) is good for the environment and for business—but not all ways to recycle e-waste are created equal. Read on to learn why recycling e-waste is the right thing to do, and how it can benefit you now as well as the environment and business in the future.

Scrapping Cars and Car Parts in Dallas

2021-02-23T04:03:25-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: , , , , |

Do you have an old car you no longer need? Have you had work done to your car that's left some disused parts lying around? Getting rid of a scrap car or auto parts can be easy, and net you a bit of cash to boot, if you take them to a professional recycling center like Encore Recyclers. In addition to taking junk off your hands and getting you paid for it, recycling cars and car parts is also great for the environment. Many car parts contain rare metals, and these metals can often be recovered almost completely—which reduces the environmental impact of mining and keeps the overall supply of these metals higher.

How to Sell a Washing Machine or Dryer for Scrap

2021-02-23T04:03:35-06:00Categories: How To, Scrap Metals|Tags: , , |

Recycling a washer or dryer in Dallas or Garland can be a difficult but rewarding task. Here at Encore Recyclers, we want to help you get the most money for your scrap metal—so here are some tips on how to get the most out of an old or broken washing machine or dryer.

How to Recycle AC Units In Texas

2021-02-23T04:04:23-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: , , |

Whether it's a huge rooftop air conditioning unit for a multi-level building or a small portable AC, any kind of HVAC appliance is worth scrapping. However, there are some difficulties with this category of scrap material that stymie many new scrappers, so read on to learn the best way to recycle AC units. There are two major categories for these difficulties to fall into: legal and mechanical. Anyone can solve the legal difficulties with just a bit of time or effort, and most people can get past at least a few of the mechanical problems. Because the legal issues are a bit simpler, let's look at those first.

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