SEP 14, 2022
If you have some scrap metal lying around in your garage, you might be able to make some money out of it. Whether it's an old bicycle that can't be fixed or your old filing cabinet, many scrap yards will allow you to exchange them for money. You’d be surprised what items you may have lying around that can be used for scrap metal recycling. RCM Recycling has some ideas for items you may have in the corner of your garage just waiting to be redeemed at a scrap metal company.
If you have an old bicycle lying around the house, take it to your local scrap metal recycling company for cash or trade. The average bike weighs about 20 pounds, and recycling pays by the pound. A mountain bike or road bike will earn you more money than a children's bike since they weigh more.
Filing cabinets are big and bulky, but they're not hard to dismantle and clean up before taking them to the scrap yard. They're made out of steel and weigh about 100 pounds each. Don't forget about the drawers inside the cabinet — those are worth money too!
If you've been holding on to old boxes and furniture pieces, chances are there are plenty of screws and nails left over. You can sell these to a hardware store or recycling center, where they'll likely pay between one and three cents per pound.
While most people would rather not have an old hot water heater, there's still a market for them. You can sell it for scrap metal and get paid cash on the spot. This is especially true if your unit has been leaking or damaged. The best place to sell it is at an RCM recycling.
Old electronics like cell phones and computers can contain gold and other precious metals that can be sold at a high price to recyclers, who then use the materials to make new consumer goods. If your electronics are still working, you can sell them online or donate them to charity if the parts aren't valuable enough to warrant selling online or donating separately from the computer or other device.
If your garage looks like a junk heap, chances are there are plenty of old appliances that can bring in some cash. For example, washing machines and dryers might not work anymore, but they're still valuable as scrap metal. RCM recycling pays per appliance depending on its size and condition (and sometimes even more).
Scrap metal is recycled and sold using industrial processes. People try to recycle the most common metals: steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and other precious metals. Whenever you dispose of any metal scrap, it should always be taken to a certified recycling center that will give you money for your metals. RCM Recycling is ready to accept your scrap metal recycling, and if you have any questions, we can answer them!
