Metal List with Glossary of Common Scrap Metals

Learn about different scrap metals from Non-Ferrous, Ferrous, and E-Scrap metals. With descriptions, videos, and tips on recycling your scrap metals. Check out the complete metal guide for experienced to beginner scrappers. Learn how to make more money on your materials.

Picture of Steel Case Batteries

Steel Case Batteries

Used in machinery like forktrucks and forklifts, with lead-acid.

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Picture of Steel Shavings

Steel Shavings

Clean steel turnings, new production scrap smaller than 12" and nothing coated on.

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Picture of THHN Wire

THHN Wire

10-14 gauge wire, Spaghetti Wire, Solid copper inside.

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Picture of Tin

Tin

Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel.

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Picture of Tin Babbit

Tin Babbit

Must be analyzed and have no attachments.

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Picture of Tin Coated Copper

Tin Coated Copper

Copper wire with a small amount of tin as the coating.

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Picture of Tin Insulated Copper Wire

Tin Insulated Copper Wire

Tin Coated copper with insulation of any kind.

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Picture of Unclean Brass Radiators

Unclean Brass Radiators

Plastic or iron attached to radiators (no coolant).

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Picture of Uncleaned Auto Cast

Uncleaned Auto Cast

Whole or particle cast iron auto or truck engines. Transmissions may or may not be attached. Also can be called rotors and drums with plastic bare engine blocks.

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Picture of Unprepared Cast Iron

Unprepared Cast Iron

Assorted iron castings.

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