Recyclable Household Items That Can Earn You Extra Cash

As you strive towards having a greener, safer, and cleaner environment, one thing you can do is recycle metal household items you no longer need. You will not only save the environment but make some extra money.



Below are some household items you can cash in as scrap metal if you don't use them.

Cans and Containers

Aluminum scrap metal from metal cans such as drink cans, aerosol cans, and food tins have high demand. Considering that aluminum is non-ferrous, its value is high. When you take aerosol cans to a scrap yard, ensure it does not contain any hazardous chemicals.

Aluminum Furniture

Furniture such as loungers, patio chairs, and screen doors have high value when clean. Clean metals mean they do not contain other non-metallic components. Before taking your old furniture to a scrap metal dealer, remove parts made of different materials such as rubber and plastic.

Mini Transformers

You can find small transformers in your obsolete chargers, old cameras, and other unused electronics. They contain small amounts of copper. Unfortunately, you will need to collect a substantial amount to make it valuable.

Appliances

To get more metal scrap such as steel and aluminum framing, recycle large unused appliances such as ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and dryers. Small equipment such as microwaves and toasters also have metal content, but a higher percentage of their material is plastic. So, you won't get more value compared to larger equipment.

Cookware

You can sell metal cookware for recycling. The cookware includes metallic pans, baking sheets, kettles, and cutlery. If you have old, damaged, or items you have in the cupboard with no plans to use, you can make extra cash by selling them.

Copper Tubes and Wires

Many household tubes and wires such as ceiling fan motors, bathroom installations, and kitchen piping use copper. If any of the items mentioned malfunctions beyond repair, you could still make money by selling them off to a scrapyard.

Bed Frames

If your metal bed is squeaky or you want to replace it, you can rest easy when you know that you can make some money out of it. You can easily recycle the railings and the main metallic frame, which weighs significantly.

Bicycles

Bicycles have many metal parts. Common bicycle frame materials include aluminum and steel. Gear cogs also constitute the two metals with stainless steel spokes, while rims have aluminum. You can either separate the parts yourself or let the dealer do the sorting using specialized machinery.

Faucets

Steel, copper, tin, or nickel can make faucets depending on the style of your home. The best part is, you can recycle all these metals. If you plan to change your sink or renovate the house, peel off rubber or plastic and take a faucet to a scrap yard where they can recycle it.

Power Outlet Bars

Power outlet bars are usually at the back of the TV. They contain copper, and even though one of them may not cost much, you can get a few to make more wiring. Then, instead of putting them away in the trash can, sell them and make extra cash.

When decluttering your house, taking scrap metal to a dealer for recycling is more responsible than dumping them in the trash can. So if you would like to make some extra cash and keep your environment safe, contact us today.