Tips on how to Monetise Your Scrap Metal

The easiest way to start making money from scrap metal is to keep your eyes open and be aware of everything around you. There is a well-known saying that states that ‘one person’s waste is another person’s treasure’. However, have you ever thought that you can also make money from recycling or by selling scrap that you think is no longer useful? You should sit down and analyze which metals are in high demand in your country or state and how they can be used to make money.

The most popular metals that are sold as scrap include stainless steel, aluminum, copper, steel, brass, bronze, iron, and platinum.

There are a lot of good tips in becoming a scrap metal collector. It is a very exciting process. Even if you collect scrap metal and sell it later, it will not be a waste of time and effort. The items you are collecting may be sold later and you will still earn money from them. It is important to understand that collecting and selling metal is a long and tedious process. It is advisable to search for the best places to find scrap metal and do your best to identify something valuable.

Tips for finding scrap metal

Go from house to house: there might be old appliances that people no longer want or use. You can visit your neighbors’ houses to find these rich sources of scrap metal.

Construction sites: these can be a very rich source of scrap metal, but you need to understand that people managing construction sites are also interested in the same materials. Therefore, it is important to seek permission from a responsible engineer. You also need to make sure that when you arrive, there is no activity going on that could cause a risk to your safety.

Garbage containers: this is another place that you might find scrap metal. There can be good finds in garbage containers. You may be lucky enough to find useful scrap or even more.

Automobile shops: here, there will be tons of scrap metal. However, owners also need those items. They have links with junk shops at which they can sell scrap metals. They are unlikely to allow you to claim their scrap metal.

Hospitals: these institutions tend to throw away old items, from beds to wheelchairs and even furniture. These items can often be found in their garbage area but you must request permission to collect metal. In addition, before touching items made a hospital, you must wear protective clothing.

Tips on how to get the best scrap prices

What determines the price of scrap metal? Supply and demand, type, quality, location, quantity, ferrous, and non-ferrous. Here are a few things that you should consider when attempting to obtain the best price for your scrap.

• The relationship between global and local scrap markets
• Current supply and demand
• Calculating the price of scrap metal per kg

The relationship between global and domestic scrap markets

The scrap market is not only influenced by the price of the domestic market; the international market also plays a key role. As the United Kingdom is one of the top five exporters of scrap metal in the world (estimated at over £ 5.6 billion a year), it is not surprising that the global prices for scrap influence the value of scrap locally.

Here is a tip on how to calculate scrap prices per kg. Current scrap prices will be per kg. One tonne of scrap = 1000 kg, so if the price per kg is £3.00, it will be £3,000 per tonne.

Conclusion

As a scrap metal dealer, it is advisable to research the market and be aware of up-to-date rates, which will allow you to follow the latest trends and obtain the best price for your metal. By identifying and correctly placing your metal for sale, you can assess the best way to spend your time looking for precious waste in your local market.