If there is a non-working vehicle taking up square footage in your garage or yard, consider taking it to a metal recycling plant. There, the materials will be smashed and melted down to create new products—freeing up your property and creating more functional space. Here are four pieces of advice for getting ready to take your vehicle to a recycler.

Prepare to Recycle an Automobile With This Advice

1. Research Metal Recycling Locations

If you’re looking to earn money from scrapping a vehicle, it’s necessary to find a trustworthy, fair metal recycling plant. Look up potential options on Angie's List® and Yelp® to learn about others’ experiences with the companies. Choose one with a reputation for following industry-standard pricing and that has a friendly and responsive crew.

2. Remove Personal Items

You won’t be able to retrieve items from the car once it’s been scrapped. Make sure to take everything out of the glovebox and center console as well as the trunk, behind the seats, or in the door pockets. Remove any paperwork like the car title, as you’ll need it to turn over the vehicle to the recycling team. 

3. Consider Selling Individual Parts

The tires, wheels, GPS system, and battery may all be worth good money. Consider removing them from the vehicle and selling them to a local auto body shop or an individual in the market for used mechanical components.

4. Call for a Tow

Many metal recycling plants offer to tow cars to their facilities. Whether it’s necessary or just convenient, set up an appointment to have them pick up and tow the scrap vehicle. Once it arrives, they’ll process the car, weigh the metal, and provide you with appropriate payment.

Car owners looking for metal recycling opportunities should contact Round Bottom Recycling in Clermont County, OH, to earn money for their junk car. The company has been in business since 2006 offering towing, metal, computer, and cellphone scrapping. Call (513) 248-4435 or visit their website for information on the recycling process and to learn about their top-notch material weighing system to ensure you’re being paid appropriately.