How to Recycle Ball Bearings
Ball bearings are made of steel or stainless steel, so to recycle them, you need to find a recycling service that accepts ferrous metals like steel. Typically, curbside recycling programs do not accept heavy metals and materials such ball bearings, so you have to dig for a company that accepts them.
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Find a recycling collection center that accepts ferrous metals. Contact your city or county waste management office to inquire about metal recyclers in your area, or search the Earth911 database to find one. You can also check with your curbside garbage hauler to find out if they accept ferrous metals with regular recycling, though it is not likely.
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Clean your ball bearings and place them in a container for transport. Many recycling collection centers ask that you remove oil and debris from your metals before you bring them in for recycling.
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Take your ball bearings to the recycling collection center of your choice. Bring identification, since many metals recyclers require you to register to sell metals. This precaution is due to the rise in metal theft, and the efforts to stop it.
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Tips & Warnings
Since you can earn cash for metals recycling, ask about prices when you look for a metals recycling center. You may find one recycling service that pays more than others, so use them to make some extra cash.
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