If you're searching for a side gig that helps you declutter your home without demanding too much of your time, scrap metal recycling is an excellent option.
Dealing with outdated items like washing machines, and stoves can feel overwhelming. Not only are these large appliances difficult to move, but you may also be unsure about what to do with them once they're loaded up. Instead of simply discarding them, consider the more sustainable option of recycling it, which not only benefits you, but the environment as well!
When you think of metal, you think of iron, or steel, maybe copper. But you may not know that all metals fall into one of two categories: Ferrous or Non-Ferrous. So what’s the difference? We’ve got you covered.
If you have scrap left over from a job, you may have been told you can get a veritable goldmine for it. And while that might be true, knowing the going rates, how prices are determined and what you can really expect to receive can go a long way in ensuring that you aren’t disappointed with your haul.
For years, our economy worked in a linear way. Simply put, good were produced, sold, used and eventually discarded, typically ending up in a landfill.
But as demand has grown along with our reliance on plastics, metals and other materials that don’t easily degrade, landfills, well…became filled. And waste materials made their way into the ocean and created other environmental hazards. We are a consumer culture that buys more clothes and wears them for shorter and shorter durations and buy more and more appliances and technology that lasts or remains relevant for less and less time.
With all those months of maybe too much home time, you’re probably in one of two boats: you’ve taken the time to keep things tidy or you’ve accumulated more stuff. Either way, if you’re planning on getting a jump on Spring Cleaning, you’re not alone. 70% of Americans are about to do the same thing this time of year.
Recycling has its rewards. It’s good for the environment and ensures that the metals and materials are responsibly reused or processed. But it can also be financially rewarding. Whether you’re a contractor who has left over metal from a job or a business with left over materials, you might be surprised at the value recycling can deliver to your wallet. Also worth note, clean or pure metals are always worth the most.