3 Ways To Add Some Extras to Your Scrap Metal Load

As you prepare a trip to the scrap metal yard, you likely want to get the most value out of your trip and cash in on as much metal as possible. While you may already have a pretty big load to transport, you could always find ways to pile on more and increase the amount you get paid.

You will find a lot of easy ways to add some extra metal to your scrap metal load. Even just relying on one of these methods could help you increase the total amount you get paid from a scrap metal yard. Learn about some ways to add extra metal.

1. Free Curb Pickups

Utilize social media apps and listing websites to find free curb pickups in your local area. For example, the classified website Craigslist will often show free curbside pickups. Ensure the listings include pictures. Scan the pictures to see what items you could pick up and bring to the scrap metal yard. The curb pickups provide easy ways to add extras to a truck.

Once you know addresses, you can figure out which stops are on the way to the actual scrap metal yard. This will help you cut out excess transportation costs and add to your profits. Check out multiple websites to ensure you do not miss up any pickup opportunities and can get the most value for your trip.

2. Old Appliances and Equipment

If you have any old appliances lying around, then consider bringing them to the scrap metal yard. An old appliance can take up a lot of space, and you can typically bring the equipment directly to the scrap metal yard without the need to take any elements apart.

Go through garages, storage units, and other areas to complete a full inventory and get rid of items you do not need. For example, you may have an old refrigerator that you recently upgraded. Chances are, you will not ever use the refrigerator again. You can enjoy the cash from the purchase rather than just letting the old appliance collect dust.

Consider other appliances you may have like old air conditioners, washers, and dryers.

3. Excess Holiday Decor

As you search through areas for old appliances, also consider going through old holiday bins. You may have strings of lights that no longer work on a Christmas tree, but the elements in those lights can help increase the total amount you sell at a scrap metal yard.

Along with Christmas lights, look for holiday decor pieces that have lights attached to them. Also, check for anything with metal used in the design. For example, you could have an older artificial tree with a lot of metal elements. The artificial tree can often break down into pieces and help save a little extra space in your truck.

Also, look for other outdoor holiday decorations you no longer use. A number of outdoor decorations utilize metal frames to create shapes of reindeer, penguins, snowmen, and other holiday figures. Those could all go to scrap metal yards.

Even inflatable holiday decor could net you a little extra money. While you should throw out the inflatable part, the air fans and attached plugs could all get added to your scrap metal pile.

Bring all of your metal to us at Big Daddy Scrap today. We make the process go smoothly and can provide you with the most up-to-date prices on various pieces of metal. With just one of these methods, you could walk away with a little extra cash and help clean out different areas on your commercial or private property.