From purchasing gardening tools to upgrading your well-used toaster, there are plenty of times from spring to winter when you need to buy new items and replace old ones, many of which can likely be recycled or salvaged for metal parts. Many home and landowners perform regular cleanouts and declutters each season, which can easily be synchronized with seasonal metal recycling.
Here is a guide for items you can plan to recycle at McSteel during different times of year, according to your annual purchases, replacements, and clean-ups. If you have a pile of scrap metal in Red Deer that you need to unload and feel like a road trip, drive 2.75 hours East to our McSteel Location in Wainwright, AB.
Why Add Scrap Metal Recycling to Your Declutter Routine
There are so many ins and outs to a seasonal cleanout for homes and yards: reorganizing closets, pantries, and sheds, replacing and repairing broken appliances and tools, and ensuring your home and property are fully set up to welcome in the new season.
These cleanouts usually result in several trips to the garbage dump and recycling centre. Adding a third stop to your local metal recycling centre can help clear your home of clutter, add a few extra dollars to your pocket, and also help the environment by keeping metallic chemicals out of landfills.
What to Scrap & When
The easiest time to recycle scrap metal is when you’re already planning to replace certain items around your home or property. Aligning your scrap drop-offs with these seasonal cleanouts and upgrades can keep your metal recycling routine simple and low-stress. Here are a few examples of items you can scrap during different times of year:
Spring
If you plan to replace your metal fence this year, you can usually find the best prices for fencing supplies in the spring. Autumn is usually the best time to install a new fence, but if your current one is significantly worn, you can jump on it by scrapping your old fence materials at a metal salvage yard.
Old, rusted tools like hammers, rakes, shovels, and other yard essentials are also great to scrap in early spring so that you can start the season with new, shiny tools!
Summer
Old yard appliances like lawnmowers and leafblowers should be replaced in the summer, when you can usually get the best deals at your local Canadian Tire! You can disassemble your old, worn-out lawn equipment for its eligible metal ahead of time, or trust our experts at the scrap yard to disassemble it on your behalf.
Autumn
Has your fridge seen better days? How about your well-used dishwasher? If you can hold off on replacing these kitchen appliances until autumn, you can get the best price for a new model and also get extra cash by recycling your old appliances at McSteel.
Winter
The holiday season is the best time to replace nice-to-haves like computers, TVs, and other electronic appliances. At McSteel, we accept all eligible scrap from electronic devices, so you can say goodbye to your run-down TV while pocketing a few extra bucks for your eco-conscious contribution to our yard!
Why Choose McSteel for Scrap Metal Recycling
Scrap metal recycling is a great way to get rid of clutter around your home while benefiting the environment. The payouts for your metal can also help you get more ROI on your well-used appliances, tools, and other scrap. If you have a pile of summer scrap ready to go, contact our team at McSteel Salvage & Cleanup to learn more about our services.