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How to Sort Scrap Metal

Selling scrap metal can be a great way to supplement your income, or you can do it full time. Before you can sell your scrap metal to a scrap yard, you need to separate the different metals in your scrap. A scrap magnet will help you...

What Can You Throw in a Dumpster?

Wondering what you can put in a dumpster rental? Use our list to learn exactly what can go in a dumpster and get tips for how to dispose of items that can't.

Here's How to Price Scrap Metal

Learn about the steps necessary to price scrap metal properly, including tips on identification and market resources.

Quick Tips for Scrapping

If you are looking for money-making quick tips for scrapping, you have come to the right place. The iScrap App team shows you some tips for your metals.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scrap Metal Recycling

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding recycling of scrap metals and their corresponding answers.

36 Recycled Scrap Metal Into Furniture Project Ideas

Here are 36 different ways to recycle scrap metal into cool furniture and other items. Many times certain pieces or parts of machinery, cars, tools, frames, and other items get old, worn out, or used up. These parts and pieces often go to the landfill or a metal recycling facility. Instead of throwing them away, …

Many factors affect scrap metal prices

By recycling it, you can help save energy, conserve natural resources and even make money<br>Let Elgin Recycling be your one stop shop for your scrap metal recycling needs<br>The full-service center’s cutting-edge processing and sorting procedures are designed to maximize output quality, allowing the company to pay a higher price for the materials that are received.<br>How is the amount that can be offered for…

Benefits of Using Scrap Metal

The benefits of recycling metal are endless for both the economy and environment — because scrap metal can be used, reused and dispersed again and again.

Where does your recycled scrap metal go?

Wondering what happens to scrap metal once it is handed off to Elgin Recycling? You can rest assured it is put back to good use.

How Do I Start Scrapping Metal?

Have you ever wondered how to start scrapping metal and recycling other materials with your local scrap yard? The iScrap App team has some tips and things to keep in mind when you are thinking of taking on a new job with scrapping metals. How To Be A Successful Scrapper A lot of people have …

3 Things You Can Find In Your Garage For Scrap Metal

Looking to make some extra cash on your scrap metal? These 3 items may be laying around your garage that you can cash in for scrap metal cash at your yard.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Did You Know?

Some of the best scrap metal facts are here for you to check out. While you're out making money, you are also helping the environment one pound at a time.

Which is Better, Extracting Metal or Recycling Scrap Metal?

Recycling metal or salvaging scrap metal and selling to the recyclers can be a great income source. Recycling is less expensive than extracting metal, needs less energy, and helps in saving fuel.

If Oils Rises Do Scrap Metal Prices Rise?

Many people are wondering if oils rise do scrap metal prices rise. While it would be so easy if it was that simple, the iScrap App Team has a better explanation.

Recycling made easy

Midwest Metals buys many grades of aluminum scrap and is a fast growing aluminum supplier in the United States. We also offer metal recycling services.

Assessing the Value of Copper & Brass Sales When Recycling Scrap Metal

Knowing how to properly assess the value of copper &amp; brass sales when sorting through scrap metal can help you earn money while reducing waste.

Scrap Metal Separation May Become Less Costly

But when old cars, household appliances and industrial equipment are thrown away, metals are mixed and often difficult to separate. So they are usually placed into landfills without being separated. But scientists say they have created a very accurate method to separate these light metals.

Why Recycle Scrap Metal?

The U.S. scrap recycling industry is sophisticated, capital-intensive and the first link in the manufacturing supply chain, with more than 150 million tons of recyclable metal...