Selling scrap metal to a recycling center is an easy way to earn extra cash and do your part for the environment. You can turn in anything from used soda cans to car parts for money. Below are a few places to find metal to take to your local recycling center.

Where to Find Scrap Metal

1. Your House

Before venturing outside, take a look around your property. You might have old bicycles, collections of cans, or unused appliances taking up space. You might also decide to upgrade used pots and pans or outdated hardware fixtures and recycle the old ones, giving your house a fresh appearance.

2. Machine Shops

Machine shops typically create significant amounts of metal waste, much of which is high-quality. Most larger establishments already have arrangements with scrap metal dealers, but smaller businesses may let you have their shavings and excess material. If they ask for a fee, make sure it’s less than you’ll make for selling the scrap metal.

3. Shooting Ranges

Shell casings contain brass and copper, but most shooting ranges throw them away. Fortunately, most will let you collect spent shells, as long as you arrange a time and date beforehand.

4. Nonprofit Organizations

Charities that rely on donations for needy families often won’t accept large appliances since they can be potentially dangerous for one person to move. Try contacting these organizations and offer to take refrigerators, ovens, and other machines off their hands.

5. Bulk Trash

Many municipalities have dedicated days for bulk trash pickup when families leave appliances, grills, and other large metal items by the curb. Therefore, keep these dates in mind. If you are going to be doing this regularly, consider getting a utility trailer for hauling.

Since 1913, David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center in Cincinnati, OH, has been one of the area's premier scrap metal dealers. They pride themselves on paying top dollar for steel, aluminum, alloys, and a wide range of other metal products. Visit their website for more on their scrap metal services, or call (513) 821-0514 for current prices.