Few things are more satisfying than collecting all your junk metal and taking it to a local scrap metal recycling facility. To help you get the most bang for your buck, the team at Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling in Cleves, OH, recommends taking extra time to organize your metal salvage parts.

Use the following tips to optimize your scrap metal recycling experience, and you’ll be well on your way to a successful trip to the salvage yard:

• Electronics: Scrap metal from computers and other electronic devices can be confusing and complex, but it is well worth separating hard drives, motherboards, and CPUs. Some computer boards can earn 10 times as much money as others, and it helps to identify computer scrap metal based on the device it came from.
• Copper: Copper is one of the most valuable types of scrap metal, especially high-quality copper tubing and wires. Copper wire that’s free of paint, rust, or solder can fetch relatively high prices. Keep this wire separate from wire pieces that have a tin coat or other impurities, as “less pure” copper wiring isn’t as highly valued.
• Steel & Iron: Steel and iron are both very common metals, but they can pose serious issues for your scrap metal supply if you’re not careful. In fact, steel will degrade the other metals it’s mixed in with, which, in turn, could significantly reduce the value of your metallic parts. One easy trick is to test metal pieces with a magnet when separating them—if a piece is attracted to the magnet, it’s steel or iron.

With a convenient drive-thru drop-off center and reliable towing service, Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling makes it easy to cross scrap metal recycling needs off your list. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (513) 353-1111.