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  • 5 Simple Ways You Can Get Rid of Your Old Metal

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Depending on your lifestyle, you may find yourself running into a lot of old metal. Whether it is stacking up around your house or occupying space you want free in your garage, consider some of the following ways you can get rid of your old metal.

Recycle It

If your old metal is still in good condition, you can recycle it. There are many recycling centers that will accept metal items, and they will usually pay you for the scrap that you bring in. Make sure to call ahead to see if they accept your type of metal. Metal recycling can also provide you with peace of mind, as you will know your metal is being repurposed responsibly.

Sell It

If your old metal is still in good condition, you can think about selling it. There are many buyers of scrap metal who will pay a good price for it. Make sure to call around and compare prices before finalizing any sales, and check popular vending websites like eBay to get a more accurate idea of what the market is like.

If you choose to go to a recycling center, make sure that they are properly licensed, insured, and have good online reviews from their buyers. This means you need to do some research on any company before you give them your metals. With scrapyards, you can check out their current stock on different sites, so you can review the companies to see if they have any bad reviews or complaints from past sellers.

Donate It

If your old metal is no longer in good condition, you can donate it to a local charity or organization that recycles metals. They will be able to recycle it and use the proceeds to help their cause. This can be a particularly efficient solution if you are not interested in selling and there are no recycling centers available near you.

Use It as Artwork or Decorations

If your old metal is no longer in good condition, you can use it as artwork or garden decorations. There are many artists who use recycled materials in their work, and there are also many stores that sell recycled garden decorations. See if you can combine these two to create a bold new style of art to display around your property.

Give It Away

When all else fails and you are not sure what else you want to do with your scrap metal, you can always just give it away. Put up listings on popular websites like Craigslist to attract people who are interested in just taking your metal off of your hands. It can be the easiest way to get rid of your metal if your specific situation does not allow for the other solutions. In addition to proactive searching for places to get rid of your metal, keep an eye on your local area’s events. There may be a scrap metal donation drive to watch out for.

There are two ways that you can sell your scrap metals, and they are scrap metal recycling centers and scrapyards. Recycling centers will pay you by the weight to recycle the metal into something new like appliances, products, etc. Typically, they won’t give you money, but rather a check for your metal. Scrapyards will pay whatever the current price per pound is for your metals.

Conclusively, there are markets for scrap metals wherever you are in the world. If they are non-hazardous, it’s worth looking into trading your old metal items to make some side cash. The scrap market “supply and demand” are always changing, so it’s a smart idea to do some research before you engage in selling your metals.

Lizzie Weakley

By Lizzie Weakley
who is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her husky, Snowball.

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