Scrap Yard Tips

Before you haul over your load of scrap to the metal recycling yard, it’s beneficial if the scrap is separated for faster service and a quicker exchange. Here are a few tips for before you leave for the scrap yard.

1. Put your scrap in boxes. For smaller pieces of scrap it’s easier to put your articles into a box or bin in order make loading and unloading easier.  This also makes it easier to distinguish between metals.  If the metal is organized, putting a price on your collection becomes an easier task.

2. Not only should you put your scrap metals in boxes, but you should also separate your wires.  You will probably have wire that is both stripped and unstripped. Separate the bare copper wiring and the other bare metal wires from the metals with the insulation on them. If you find you have a large quantity of insulated wires, you have the option to strip these for the possibility of making more money.

3. If you’re planning on bringing electronics, remember that not all are created equal (especially computer parts). Different types of electronics range in prices.  You may find computer boards, motherboards, CPU’s, hard drives, etc.  Keep these separate due to the fact that some boards may be worth several times more than others.  Make sure you’re knowledgeable when it comes to which boards the scrap yard accepts.

4. Be careful not to mix metals.  Steel and iron can degrade other metals when mixed.  If you’re unsure, use a magnet.  Magnets stick to steel and iron, which makes them a ferrous metal.  If the metal does not stick it’s a non-ferrous metal.

There seems to be a trend in the previous stated tips…(All together now) “It’s best to separate your metals.” Separating your metals will make your trip to the yard quicker and much easier. At Upstate Metal Recycling we take great pride in taking your legally collected scrap metal. If you’re interested in recycling your own scrap, bring it to Upstate! We’ll recycle your scrap while giving you the best price in exchange! Upstate Metal Recycling will take your steel, aluminum, brass, copper, electric wire, cars, shingles, etc. You can even ‘Like’ them on Facebook for a coupon on your next visit to the yard.

Adopting a Recycling Program at the Workplace-Fort Wayne, Indiana

At Upstate Metal Recycling, we not only encourage you to scrap your metal, steel, copper, aluminum, etc but we also encourage you to adopt your own recycling program.  Recycling scrap for extra cash may be beneficial to your pocketbook, but what about the rest of your recyclables? These may not very profitable to you, but don’t forget how helpful they are to our environment.

The Green Register (thegreenregister.com) recently posted an article on the steps to take to create a recycling program at your workplace.  Think about all the takeout containers, aluminum foil and other plastics that are used on a daily basis during the lunch hour …or what about the office E*Waste? Help encourage your office to start a recycling program now.

 Check out this article to help get your office recycling program started! How to Create A Workplace Recycling Program.

Also, if you’re interested in recycling your own scrap, bring it to Upstate! We’ll recycle your scrap while giving you the best price in exchange! Upstate Metal Recycling takes great pride in giving you a great deal on all your steel, aluminum, brass, copper, electric wire, cars, shingles, etc. You can even ‘Like’ them on Facebook for a coupon on your next visit to the yard.

Download the App, Sell Some Scrap

“There’s an app for that,” a quote that’s become famous thanks to Steve Jobs and his Apple empire. Upstate Metal Recycling is here to concur that there really is an app for almost everything.  Being a successful scrap metal business in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Upstate was incredibly pleased when word came out that there would be an app created just for keeping tabs on the latest scrappers. The iScrap app not only keeps tabs on scrap yards in your local area, but throughout the entire world!  Here’s a little information from CrunchBase website about the latest on this application available for most smartphones. There’s also a blog completely devoted to the iScrap app.

iScrap App

Scrap Yard Information On-Demand: Access the iScrap App anytime, anywhere, through any internet connected device.

iScrap App offers scrap metal recyclers a directory of scrap yards they can access anytime, anywhere, through any internet connected device. Automatically locate scrap yards within 100 miles or search anywhere in the US and Canada. Tens of thousands of people turn to the iScrap App to find local scrap yards and learn how to make more money with their scrap metal.