How to Recycle Scrap Metal in Seattle

Recycle your scrap metal in Seattle.

Scrap metal includes materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, copper and stainless steel. By recycling your scrap metal, you are helping to preserve the environment and saving energy. These scrap metal materials can be recycled through curbside recycling or at your local recycling center. Depending on what type of scraps you have to offer and the amount, you may even be able to make money in return.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Phone book
• Phone

Instructions

1. Find a recycling center in Seattle online through a "Seattle recycling center" Internet search or in the yellow pages of your phone book. Consider using a recycling center such as West Seattle Recycling.

2. Contact the recycling center of your choice via email or phone. Ask what types of scrap metal they accept. Find out if they charge you to drop off your scrap metals or if they give you money in exchange for your scrap metal.

3. Drop off your scrap metals at the recycling center of your choice. Collect your money or pay a fee if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• If your city has a curbside recycling program, check to see if they accept any types of scrap metals.

References

• West Seattle Recycling: Home