1. Know All The Crucial Facts About Metal Recycling
Crucial facts
The recycle indium business is booming even in this sluggish economy. If you are considering going into this
business, there are three priorities that you must look at first.
1. Where will the accumulated metal be stored?
2. How will you ensure the holding areas safety?
3. How will you get your metal?
You need the answers to these three questions solved before beginning the business. The name is not as important
as the job itself but just so you know these types of businesses are known by many different names. You may call it
recycling, scrap yard, and waste metal recycling, wrecking yard and many others.
No matter what you choose to call yours there are some basics of metal scrapping that you need to follow. It is a
hand on type of business if getting dirty leaves you squeamish this is not for you. You will have to handle the product
no matter its condition. You should have all the safety procedures in place before you start scrapping.
Now that you have all of that taken care of it is time to concentrate on how you are going to get the scrape for
recycling. Scrap metal is collected from old automobiles, buildings, any surplus metal can be recycled. This is one
thing that is in great demand because for manufacturers it is a cheaper source of metal than buying it pure from the
ore.
The collection process can be of several types. A lot of people just want to get rid of what they see as useless junk.
You can have a business that allows people to drop off their old metal objects for free. Or pay a small fee for the
items. You can get items for free if you offer a hauling service as a part of your business. You can also go on salvage
runs yourself. Either way you spend very little in a business that can mean huge profits.
The collection process can be of several types. A lot of people just want to get rid of what they see as useless junk.
You can have a business that allows people to drop off their old metal objects for free. Or pay a small fee for the
items. You can get items for free if you offer a hauling service as a part of your business. You can also go on salvage
runs yourself. Either way you spend very little in a business that can mean huge profits.
Some businesses, like junkyards, resell car parts. Some pull and separate the parts for the customers but a lot of
them now are using the self pull method. They will allow you to enter browse and remove the part yourself. This is

2. done with a signed waiver of liability. Scrap metal is sold by weight not by the piece. This is important to know when
starting your own business. Weight doesn't leave room for error.
These are the basics of starting a scrap business. As long as you pay strict attention to the possibility for physical
injury your business should thrive. You must also be aware that some of the junk that comes in may be caustic or
even toxic have this type of gear available and first aid for any contingency.
The benefits of metal recycling
I remember as a kid helping my father go around to different places picking up and gathering scrap metal and scrap
items that people didn't want anymore. Sometimes it was a lot of hard work, but mostly I found it to be rather fun
driving around to see what we could find. Recycling scrap metal is like a scavenger hunt, but much like a box of
chocolates, you just never know what you're going to get.
There is a huge demand for recycling scrap metal, and here are several ways that you can go about collecting it. You
might be surprised at just how much scrap metal is out there just waiting for you to scoop up and fill your pockets with
cold hard cash. The first step is to open your eyes and pay attention to your surroundings. Often we get so caught up
in our daily lives and routines that we neglect to see the dollar bills just sitting on the side of the road.
The easiest way to get started is to find out when the neighborhoods in your area pick up bulk waste items like tree
limbs, furniture, appliances, etc. You will be amazed at what you will find. Often times you won't find junk at all, but
usable items that you can use yourself or resale for big profits. Of course you will want to get there before the trucks
do, so check for pickup times too.
Next, look in your garage, back yard, storage shed or storage unit. Chances are you will find a nice little stash of
scrap metal right in your lap. Don't forget to check for old electronics, monitors, and computers. Most of them contain
precious metals like gold, platinum, and copper than can fetch a nice price. After you have scavenged your own junk,
make a list of everyone you know that lives nearby; family, friends, co-workers, people from your church, school, or
other organization. Once you have your list, approach each one of them individually and ask them if they have any
scrap metal, junk, old appliances, or old computers lying around that they want you to haul away for them. This little
trick alone will keep you plenty busy for a long time, and should be a gold mine. Check the newspaper classifieds and
Craigslist often. There are always people who are moving or leaving town that are giving away stuff free to anyone
who will haul it away for them. Some people and businesses will actually pay you to haul their junk away. It's a double
windfall for you.
Lastly, check construction sites and businesses that maybe scrap metal recycling. Often times they will be thrilled to
have someone haul away their scrap, and as I mentioned before, in some cases they may even pay you to do it. Just

3. make sure to get permission from the business or construction site foreman before removing anything from their
property.
The amount of money you can earn recycling scrap metal greatly depends on your market area, but in general the
value of most metals are trending up. This is largely due to the demand of the consumer wanting to support recycling
projects and products. Aside from the money that can be had collecting and selling recycled scrap metal, it's a fun
and rewarding activity that you can get your whole family involved in, just like my dad did so many years ago.