Why You Should Sort Scrap Metal
Why Sort Scrap Metal? Scrap metal is all around us, and for many people that’s where it stays. Whether you’re dealing with a former industrial site or just broken-down appliances or vehicles, it’s easy to find examples of scrap that are ripe for recycling—sometimes overripe. Too many people fail to take advantage of recycling, perhaps due to lack of time or desire. Or maybe they just don’t know where to start! Well, that’s easy—sort your scrap! Sorting through scrap metal is an important part of the recycling process. When you sort your scrap metal, you can identify the highest value metals you have on hand and get them into the recycling system, ensuring that the planet will have more of whatever valuable metal you were sitting on—and that you make some extra money. How Much Cash Can I Get for My Scrap? As with any sort of salvage metal, the value of your scrap will be determined by a few factors. Some metals have higher values than others, so sorting your sc...