If you have a bunch of assorted items in your home that you can’t use anymore, don’t let them pile up or take them to a landfill- there’s a chance they might be recyclable! You would be surprised by the type of things you can recycle, especially if they have metal components like copper, steel, and iron.
Below, we’ll discuss a few uncommon items you didn’t know could recycled as scrap metal and why our McSteel Grande Prairie location is the perfect place to bring them for metal salvaging. Keep reading to learn more!
Batteries Beyond Car Batteries
Many people assume that only car batteries are recyclable, but there are several batteries that you can take to the scrap metal yard! These include lead batteries used in industrial and medical sectors, larger-sized batteries for hospital appliances, and absolyte batteries (containing lead, copper, and steel) used for cell phone backups.
Propane Tanks
If used propane tanks are beginning to pile up at your worksite, don’t let them continue to collect! Propane tanks contain valuable metals like steel, and recycling them contributes to the safety of our environment. Just make sure that your tank is fully emptied of any residual gas before taking it to the scrap yard- propane is extremely flammable and could create a hazard for our employees and customers.
Hydraulic Hoses
Many wrongly assume that hydraulic hoses aren’t recyclable due to their rubber components. However, these hoses contain steel and other metals that can be recycled as scrap metal. Simply remove the metal pieces from your hose and throw them in the scrap pile!
Pre-Mid-Century Farm Equipment
If you live on a decades-old farm, you may have a few pieces of old equipment lying around. All farm equipment and tools make for a good scrap, but pieces that were manufactured before the 1960s are particularly worthwhile. Some pre-mid-century farm equipment includes plows, combines, swathers, and winnowing machines. Not only are these tools and machinery recyclable, but their heavier weight can secure you a decent-sized cheque from the scrap yard!
The Process and How to Get Started
If you have some unusual scrap metal you’d like to dispose of, bring it to our team at McSteel Salvage & Clean-Up. We accept all forms of scrap metal at our Grande Prairie North location, and with our efficient salvaging services, you’ll not only help the environment by removing useful scrap, but you’ll also get a decent chunk of change!
Bring your scrap to our yard, and our team will weigh it using our on-site calibrated scale. After the initial weigh-in, one of our team members will direct you to another area for a final weigh-out to determine the total weight of your scrap metal load. After the final assessment, we’ll offer you a price for the whole load based on current market prices.
Safety Considerations
Before bringing your scrap to our yard, it’s important to take safety into consideration. We accept any and all recyclable metals, including vessels for hazardous materials like toxic chemicals, flammable substances, and explosives. If your scrap contains these hazardous materials, make sure to scrub the metal fully clean before bringing it to the yard to prevent a dangerous accident from occurring.
Have Scrap Metal in Grande Praire? Bring it to McSteel North!
Do you have some unusual scrap metal items to get rid of? Visit McSteel & Salvage Clean-Up and get a few dollars for your metal salvaging efforts! Contact us today to learn more about our services and scrap metal pricing.