A lot of people ask us about where all of the scrap metal in the US and Canada goes to after you drop it off to your scrap yard…and that answer can vary depending on the material and the location. Where Does Your Scrap Metal Go? But overwhelmingly since the mid 1990’s a lot of […]
Read MoreSo our thing is scrap. That’s what we talk about, what we know, and what we love. We have talked about where scrap comes from and how to sort and separate it, but we wanted to talk about the jobs people do to create scrap. Top 7 Careers That Generate Scrap Metal BONUS- Scrappers– While this […]
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We’ve talked at length about the bond between scrappers and their vehicles. Most of the time, we all seem inseparable from our vehicles, especially when those vehicles become our means of generating income, Most of the scrappers we’ve seen and talked to, whether by chance or intentionally through the amount they scrap, end up with […]
Read MoreGetting scrap metal or a car picked up for scrap can be difficult if you have never done it before or if you don’t have the proper equipment to do it yourself. Many people know there is money to be had by selling your scrap metal or car, so finding the best way to make […]
Read MoreWhat is the quickest way to make money with scrap metal? We were asked that question recently, and it is difficult to answer. We always like to see people making the most money with their scrap metal instead of the quickest way to make money, but we also know that time = money, and sometimes […]
Read MoreWe have talked to many people who live in states throughout the US that have varying scrap laws, and many people have asked why different states have such different rules. Why Do So Many States Have Different Scrap Laws? The answer: Not all states have the same priorities, the same problems, and the same governors […]
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When scouring your garage or workshop, it’s common to stumble upon a pile of copper that’s seen better days. It’s green, it’s corroded, and you wonder, “Will scrap yards buy this?” The answer lies in the level of oxidation your copper has endured. The short answer is…well…that it depends. If you need a more meaningful […]
Read MoreToday’s younger generation has no problem accepting and adapting to the new technology that is developed. The question is if the older generation is succumbing to these changes because of necessity, or because they want to. This is the same question when it comes to scrap yards, though many yards are adapting with technology that […]
Read MoreWhy XRF Analyzers Matter in Scrap Metal Recycling Identifying metals accurately is crucial for scrappers and scrap yards. But how do you determine a metal’s exact composition, especially when dealing with alloys like stainless steel, tungsten carbide, or titanium? This is where an XRF analyzer comes in. Short for an X-ray fluorescence analyzer, this handheld […]
Read MoreWe watch interactions through our YouTube videos , Facebook posts, Instagram posts, Facebook groups and just emails coming through our inbox…and all people say one thing. They love to scrap. So when we talk to them and we get past the initial thoughts of loving scrap we want to dig deeper into problems that people have […]
Read MoreRecently, there has been a growing interest in scrapping, whether as a hobby or driven by economic and environmental reasons. As we embark on the quest for valuable metals and materials, we must emphasize the significance of legal and ethical methods when sourcing scrap. We will be delving into the different ways to acquire scrap […]
Read MoreMany scrappers are constantly looking for scrap while on the go. We wanted to explore the different days of the week and what days could be better to scrap on. These are not only based on when we think you should go to the scrap yard, but also based on days you should be looking […]
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