Scrap metal essentially refers to any unused pieces of metal. Metals that are often sold as scrap metals include copper, aluminium, iron, brass, platinum, bronze and stainless steel. Scrap metal can come from almost any source, including household items. Items that contain large amounts of metal include refrigerators, dryers, washing machines, roofing, stoves and old plumbing. Old cars can also be taken apart and sold as scrap metal recycling if it is no longer profitable to sell them second hand.

Scrap metal can be exceptionally difficult to remove and dispose of yourself. Not only is it often sharp and/or heavy (increasing the likelihood of an accident), it also requires a great deal of time and effort to remove. 1300Rubbish offers a scrap metal pick up service that will take the trouble off your hands. Rather than putting yourself at risk by trying to do it all yourself, allowing an experienced team to take care of it for you will give you peace of mind.

Scrap metal has a number of uses that can extend its life cycle. Recycling metal is environmentally friendly, and much more sustainable than constantly generating new metal. Recycling metal reduces greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and water pollution and saves on mining waste. Recycled metal is also just as strong and durable as virgin metal, so it can be used to make things like shipping containers, cars and white goods.

The key difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals is that ferrous metals contain iron, and non-ferrous metals do not. Ferrous metals, like steel, cast iron and wrought iron, are generally sold at a lower price than metals like copper and brass because ferrous metals are more vulnerable to rust.

The easiest way to check whether your scrap metal is ferrous or not is to use a magnet. If the magnet adheres to the metal, it is ferrous. Ferrous metals are magnetic, making them useful for electrical appliances. It can be important to make this distinction before you take your metals to the scrap yard to make sure you are getting the most accurate price.

Copper is the perfect choice for electrical wiring, because it is highly malleable and a good conductor of electricity. It is also easy to find scrap copper if you have old wiring that is no longer being used, but it can be difficult to remove yourself.

Recycled scrap aluminium is lightweight and can be easily welded, which means it’s often used in the transportation industry to make aircrafts and automobiles. It is also commonly used to make food and drink cans and kitchen utensils.

Brass scrap metal can often be converted into decorative material or jewellery because of its corrosion resistant properties. It can also be used in machinery because it has good conductivity.

Recycled steel has a number of versatile uses. It also doesn’t grade during the recycling process, so it can continue to be recycled over and over again. Other metals, such as scrap aluminium, reach a certain limit where they cannot be recycled again.
Steel can be used to make cars, white goods, furniture, cabinets and lighting fixtures. It is also commonly used for sculptures, artworks and signage. In the construction industry, recycled steel is used for support beams and roofing.

Recycled steel has a number of versatile uses. It also doesn’t grade during the recycling process, so it can continue to be recycled over and over again. Other metals, such as scrap aluminium, reach a certain limit where they cannot be recycled again.
Steel can be used to make cars, white goods, furniture, cabinets and lighting fixtures. It is also commonly used for sculptures, artworks and signage. In the construction industry, recycled steel is used for support beams and roofing.

Scrap metal is often not recycled as much as it could be. This is partly because of how difficult it is to remove by yourself and how intimidating it can be to take it to a scrap metal dealer, recycler or scrap yard. This is why it can be a good idea to hire a scrap metal pick up service to take care of everything for you.

The team at 1300Rubbish can pick up a wide variety of scrap metal, including:

• Stainless steel
• Copper pipes
• Bicycles
• Grills
• Metal cabinets
• Sewing machines
• Household appliances
• Pots and pans

Our rubbish removal service is easy and efficient – we can help you remove cabinets and fixtures from walls if necessary, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting. You can rest assured that we will deliver all of your reusable metal to the appropriate recycling facilities.

The cost of the service will vary depending on your location and the weight of the items you need removed. Call us today for an obligation free quote.

You can sell scrap metal by either dropping it off at a scrap metal dealer or metal recycling plant or selling it online using Gumtree or eBay. If you choose to sell to scrap metal dealers, you will most likely be paid on arrival. Scrap metal dealers also often offer the best scrap metal prices, but they are not permitted to pay cash. Auction sites like Gumtree or eBay could take a little longer to get you the best prices, but there are plenty of scrap metal buyers on there.

You may need to call the organisation before you drop it off to arrange a time and discuss the price.

If you have an old car that you think you could sell for metal parts, you could take it to a scrap yard. Electric motors can often be recycled because they contain a number of metal components, so these could be taken to a scrap yard or a scrap metal dealer.

You can sell scrap metal by either dropping it off at a scrap metal dealer or metal recycling plant or selling it online using Gumtree or eBay. If you choose to sell to scrap metal dealers, you will most likely be paid on arrival. Scrap metal dealers also often offer the best scrap metal prices, but they are not permitted to pay cash. Auction sites like Gumtree or eBay could take a little longer to get you the best prices, but there are plenty of scrap metal buyers on there.

You may need to call the organisation before you drop it off to arrange a time and discuss the price.

If you have an old car that you think you could sell for metal parts, you could take it to a scrap yard. Electric motors can often be recycled because they contain a number of metal components, so these could be taken to a scrap yard or a scrap metal dealer.

The price of copper will depend on what purpose it was originally used for. Copper wires will sell for around $6.38 per kg.

Aluminium will sell for around $1 per kg, depending on the condition it’s in.

The price of brass should sit at around $4.20 per kg.

Steel will sell for between $1-$1.60 per kg.

Lead is often found in car batteries, which are commonly recycled, and can be sold for around $1.85 per kg.

There are a number of unique uses for scrap metal that could come right back into your home. Scrap metal is often used for beautiful sculptures and statement artworks that serve as eye catching decorations. Scrap metals can also be transformed into benches, countertops, tables or lighting fixtures, so you could commission an artist or metal worker to build something bespoke to use as a feature piece in your home.

It is essential that leftover metal is recycled as much as possible to protect the environment from damage and make the most of the resources we have. If you have some scrap metal in your house but you’re not sure how to get rid of it or what to do with it, give 1300Rubbish a call today to discuss your options.