From cars to wiring, metal is used in the production of a wide range of everyday items. It can also make you money when you no longer have a use for it. Find out below why scrap metal is good for both the environment and your wallet. 

What Is Scrap Metal?

At some point, products containing metal no longer become needed or useful. However, the metal used to make it can be removed and recycled to make more items. Recycling scrap metal saves producers time and energy as opposed to mining it from scratch. For that reason, they pay people to save and bring it to them to recycle. 

What Are the Most Valuable Types?

There are two main types of scrap metal: ferrous and non-ferrous. The former includes items like steel and iron, which is magnetic, while the latter includes stainless steel and aluminum. While non-ferrous tends to have a price point, it varies largely by the type of metal. 

For example, scrap steel and aluminum are usually similarly priced per ton. However, steel typically weighs more than aluminum, making it easier to achieve a higher return on items in those categories. Some of the most valuable metals are copper and brass, but neither are as readily available as steel and aluminium. 

Where Can You Find It?

Scrap metal is all around. A common example is vehicles. The average car contains multiple different types of metal, including steel, aluminum, and iron. As such, it can offer value even when it no longer runs. Other common examples are aluminum soda cans, copper electrical wiring, and auto or lawn mower batteries, which contain lead. 

Put your scrap metal to use at T&S Automotive in Davidson County, NC. The family-owned and -operated business pays cash for cars across the Triad Area with a same-day service option. Along with non-running vehicles, they also buy wheels, catalytic converters, batteries, and aluminum cans for metal recycling. Learn more about their services online, and request assistance today at (336) 882-7989.