How to Sell Scrap Metal For Cash

If you have scrap metal lying around, or are willing to collect it from neighbors, family and friends, you can sell it for cash.

Instructions

1. Search for places in your area that accept scrap metal. The amount of money you make depends on the size of your load and the value of metal at the time that you sell your scrap. Call area scrapyards to determine their rates. Once you find the place that will give you the most money, start loading up your scrap metal.

2. Gather all of the scrap metal that you have. Ask your friends and family if they have any scrap metal that they need to get rid and let them know that you could take care of it for them. Load all of your scrap metal into a truck or van depending on the size of your load.

3. Drive to the location where you will be selling your scrap metal. Depending on the size of your load, you might have to drive your vehicle onto a scale. The people that work at the scrapyard or recycling center will weigh your vehicle before you unload the scrap metal and after you unload it. This is how they will determine the weight of the metal that you are dropping off if you have a large load. For smaller loads, they might have a scale inside that you can use.

4. Once you find out how much your scrap metal weighs, you should get a receipt saying how much money you will get. Talk to someone inside the shop and find out where you can go to get your cash. You now got rid of that old scrap metal lying around the house and walked out with some extra cash.

Resources

• Cash for Your Trash: Scrap Recycling in America