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Most people dispose of a wide range of items without a second thought. The kitchen equipment that’s no longer useful, leftover rebar from a construction project, or the old plumbing pipes after an overhaul. It’s a good idea to think twice before throwing away those seemingly worthless items. Some scrap items are worth a lot more than most people think.
At Just Scrap It, we’ve been in the scrap metal recycling business for years, and we accept a wide range of items. We are familiar with the lesser-known recyclable items that most people dispose of. In this article, you’ll discover some of the valuable, recyclable items you may be unknowingly throwing away.
You’ve probably seen rims gathering dust in garages or dumped in landfills. Not many people know the true value of aluminum wheels at the scrap yard. Aluminum car wheels are one of the high-value scrap items, especially those made of high-grade aluminum rather than mixed scrap. Scrapping these wheels reduces landfill waste and earns you extra cash. Instead of scrapping your entire car without separating the wheels, consider removing them first. Remove the tire, strip attachments, and clean the wheels to maximize payout. Most importantly, look for a reputable scrap yard that is renowned for offering competitive prices for scrap metal.
Many appliance repair and HVAC shops have countless electric motors taking up space in their storage rooms. It’s disheartening to see electric motors being heaped together with regular trash when they still contain valuable materials. These motors are almost 100% recyclable, as they contain large amounts of reclaimable metals. To maximize the scrap value of electric motors, remove plastics and check the windings. A trusted scrap metal company offers better rates for clean electric motors.
In most cases, a plumber hauls away an old water heater for disposal after replacement. But did you know you can make a quick buck from scrapping an old water heating system? Water heaters are absolutely worth recycling because they contain highly valuable raw materials such as steel, copper, and brass. If you take a whole, intact water heater to a scrap yard, you can generally expect to make between $7 and $30, depending on the unit's size, weight, and current local metal prices.
Toasters, blenders, microwaves, coffee makers, and electric kettles are often thrown away when they stop functioning. However, these appliances contain a mix of recyclable materials such as steel, copper wiring, and aluminum components.
The heating elements inside toasters and kettles, for example, often contain metal alloys that can be recovered. Even if the appliance cannot be repaired, separating metal parts from plastic housing allows more of the material to be recycled properly.
Ceiling fans are frequently replaced during home upgrades, but the old units are rarely handled as recyclable items. These fans contain a combination of steel, copper wiring, and aluminum blades in some models.
The motor alone can contain valuable copper windings. Instead of dumping the entire unit, it can be dismantled so the metal components are recovered at a local scrap yard. This makes ceiling fans a surprisingly useful source of recyclable materials.
So, the next time you’re decluttering your property and come across seemingly worthless metal items, think twice before discarding them. If you’re looking for dependable and top-paying scrap metal buyers, get in touch with Just Scrap It. We offer competitive prices, convenient drop-offs, and responsible scrap metal recycling. Don’t throw scrap metal away—get paid for it at Just Scrap It.
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