If you want to help protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and stimulate your local economy, all while making a little extra cash, then you should consider metal recycling. Whether you choose to do it as a hobby or a primary means of income, collecting scrap metal and properly disposing of it can provide several great benefits for you and the nearby environment.
Those unfamiliar with the trade may not know where to look for scrap metal. However, there are many sources of scrap metal within your own home. Here, Sgt. Scrap details some of the most uncommon places to scrap metal around the house.
Where to Look
Unused or unwanted scrap metal can be found all around the house. Some sources of scrap metal are more obvious than others, such as old appliances and plumbing fixtures. Those wishing to get the most out of their scrap haul should also pay attention to less obvious or otherwise overlooked sources. These places can house items you may not think to scrap, but that are no longer needed or have reached the end of their usefulness.
Kitchen
When you enter the kitchen searching for scrap metal, your eyes will most likely be drawn to the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and any other appliances. While these are all great sources of scrap and can earn you a pretty penny, they are not the only types of scrap you will find in the kitchen. Look through cabinets to find metal pots, pans, and/or kitchen utensils. These items are generally made from aluminum, stainless steel, or other types of valuable metal.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are often a great source of scrap metal that most people overlook. Just by walking into your bathroom, chances are you can spot something that can be recycled. Various metal fixtures such as faucets, shower heads, and towel racks are great options. Because these fixtures often contain metal components, such as brass valve bodies and chrome-plated finishes, they may be worth bringing to the scrap yard.
Living Room
When looking for scrap in the living room, furniture made from metal is a great place to start. Metal coffee and end tables can also be great finds. Before you leave the living room, don’t forget the ventilation grates.
Garage or Shed
Because things typically get stored there and forgotten about, garages and sheds are often full of surprises when it comes to possible scrap metal. Aging tools are great sources of scrap because most are made of steel or a similar metal. An item you may not think of is shelving or storage cabinets. Don’t leave behind the metal cabinets used to store items when bringing in pieces to scrap.
Outdoor Spaces
As you focus on fishing for uncommon sources of scrap inside the home, you may overlook valuable items located outside the home. Decks and patios are excellent places to look for potential scrap metal. See if there’s any lawn furniture that consists of metal. Also, metal roofing materials and piping can be sourced from these areas. Other, less common sources of scrap that can be found outside the home include:
- Fences
- Gates
- Support beams
- Gazebos
- Pergolas
- Decorative items
Recycle Residential Scarp Metal Responsibly with Sgt. Scrap
Once you’ve collected all your residential scrap metal from common and uncommon sources, leave the recycling in the hands of professionals. Sgt. Scrap is a premier scrap yard that takes pride in ensuring metal is recycled safely and responsibly. With locations in Haddon Township and Pennsauken Township, we serve customers throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of Pennsylvania and New York, making it easy to get cash for your scrap.
To help make the scrapping process as convenient as possible, we’re happy to offer mobile pickup services for clients with at least 500 lb. of non-ferrous metal. For more information about common and uncommon sources of scrap metal around the house or to learn the various types of metals we buy, contact us today.