How to Recycle Scrap Metal in Houston, Texas

Recycling scrap metal is not only good for the environment, it can also be good for your wallet. Saving and recycling scrap metals like aluminum, copper, brass and steel is a profitable way to get rid of reusable materials. Soda and beer cans, stainless steel gutters and siding and copper wiring are just a few of the most commonly recycled scrap metals. You can usually arrange for pick up of large quantities of scrap such as large appliances, motors and industrial scrap.

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  Locate a scrap metal recycling facility that recycles the type of scrap you have. Ferrous metals, those that contain iron are not accepted everywhere. Stainless steel, copper, aluminum and brass are the most common and most widely accepted metals.

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  Contact the facility you plan to use and arrange for pick-up if you have a large and heavy amount of metal to recycle. Full service facilities like C&D Scrap Metal and GM Metal Recycling offer pick-up service as well as accepting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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  Take the scrap metal to your chosen facility. Upon arrival you will need to show a state ID or a driver's license. Market values, metal type, condition and actual weight will determine the buying price. Find out if the scale used at the facility is state certified to ensure your scrap is properly weighed.

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  Sell the scrap metal and receive a receipt and your cash.