From cars to household appliances, you likely have many belongings that have served you well over the years. If these items have reached the end of their life span, consider taking them to a salvage yard to sell the scrap metal for some additional cash. Here are several ways to ensure you get the most value out of this process. 

How to Get Your Money’s Worth for Scrap Metal

1. Keep Cars Intact

Some salvage yards prefer customers to bring their vehicles intact, which is why you shouldn’t remove parts and try to sell them individually. Attempting to take off components could damage them and impact their price.

Have the car or truck towed to the salvage yard to find out how much you can get for the entire vehicle. Some salvage yards will tow the car for you. 

2. Separate Other Items

Household appliances, like refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, and washing machines, have valuable scrap metal that you can sell. Group the components into metal categories, such as aluminum, brass, copper, steel, and iron.

Prices will vary based on the type and amount of metal. Copper components like wires and coils are considered especially valuable.  

3. Determine Weight

Scrap metal is typically priced based on its weight. This is why intact vehicles can be particularly valuable, as they may weigh several tons each.

Find out from the salvage yard if a vehicle is priced according to its weight. Ask the same for other nonautomotive scrap metal.

If you want to sell some scrap metal for cash, contact Roadrunner Recycling. Serving San Marcos, Seguin, and New Braunfels, TX, the salvage yard offers competitive pricing for cars and scrap metal. They pride themselves on excellent customer service, from on-site estimates to honest and transparent interactions. Feel free to call Josh or Willis at (512) 353-4511 for personalized and immediate attention. Visit their website for more information on their services.