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How to Pick a Scrap Metal Yard
How to Pick a Scrap Metal Yard

How to Pick a Scrap Metal Yard

admin2021-02-23T03:02:36-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: scrap metal yard|

Stainless steel and aluminum are both worth collecting, but we all know that their values are different—and, of course, you're going to get more money for each scrap haul if you sort different types of scrap out from one another. However, telling the difference between aluminum and stainless steel can be very challenging, especially when you're out in the field without a ton of tools to help you in identifying different metals. Here's a short, helpful article on how to tell the difference.

Where to Find Copper Wire
Where to Find Copper Wire

Where to Find Copper Wire

admin2021-02-23T03:03:26-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: copper, copper wire|

Scrap copper is one of our customers' favorite metals to hunt for, because it's always in high demand. Even non-scrappers know that copper is a consistently valuable material. One of the most common ways to find copper is in the form of copper wire.

Where to Find E-Waste
Where to Find E-Waste

Where to Find E-Waste

admin2021-02-23T03:04:19-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: e-waste|

E-waste is a growing market, and plenty of scrappers want to get in. However, beyond your own old electronics, e-waste can be hard to find. Also, many scrappers don't yet know how to make the most money from each piece of e-waste. Here are some helpful tips to help you take your e-waste scrapping game to the next level!

Minimizing Transportation Costs While Scrapping
Minimizing Transportation Costs While Scrapping

Minimizing Transportation Costs While Scrapping

admin2021-02-23T03:10:03-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: costs, transportation|

We scrap because it's fun and it's great for the environment and economy, sure, but we also scrap because it makes us money. However, transportation costs can really eat into a scrapper's income. While it's impossible to mitigate scrapping transportation costs entirely, there are plenty of ways to reduce these costs. Reducing cost can be divided neatly into two key areas. Learning and thinking critically a bit about each area can save you a ton of money—meaning that you keep more of what you earn right in your pocket. These two areas are saving money while picking up scrap and saving money while selling scrap. Each is important, and each can be approached in its own way.