Garage Cleanout Tips: What Scrap Metal Can Be Recycled?
A garage cleanout can feel overwhelming, but it also presents a real opportunity. Many of the items taking up space in your garage, basement, or backyard contain metal that holds genuine value. Instead of hauling everything to the curb, you can bring those metal items to a scrap metal recycling center and get paid for them. At Allied Recycling Center, we see this every day from customers across Massachusetts who are surprised by the seemingly worthless items in their garage that they can sell to us for cash. Below are some of the most common household items worth setting aside to bring to a scrap metal recycling facility during your next cleanout. If you have any questions about the items we accept, please contact our team at Allied Recycling Center today by calling (508) 668-8699 or filling out the contact form on our website!
Old Appliances
Large household appliances are among the most valuable items you can bring in for scrap metal recycling. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and water heaters all contain significant amounts of steel and other recyclable metals. Even broken or non-functioning appliances have value. If an appliance no longer works and is not worth repairing, recycling it is one of the most practical ways to dispose of it responsibly.
Metal Tools and Equipment
Old hand and power tools are easy to overlook during a cleanout, but they are worth saving. Wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, drill bits, and all kinds of power tools are often made from steel or iron, both of which we accept. If you have tools that are too worn to use, bringing them in to recycle is a straightforward option. Garden equipment like shovels, rakes, and hoes with metal components also fall into this category.
Pipes and Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing materials are some of the most commonly recycled items we receive. Copper pipe in particular tends to carry solid value in the scrap market. Old brass faucets, valves, and fittings are also worth collecting. If you have leftover pipe from a renovation or old fixtures sitting in storage, those materials are worth separating from the rest of your discards before the cleanout is done.
Metal Furniture
Outdoor and indoor metal furniture can be recycled when it reaches the end of its useful life. Patio chairs, metal shelving units, filing cabinets, and bed frames all qualify. The metal content in these items varies, but most are accepted at a scrap yard. If a piece of furniture is rusted, broken, or no longer safe to use, recycling it keeps it out of a landfill and puts the material back into productive use.
Car Parts and Auto Scrap
Old car parts are another strong source of recyclable metal. Rotors, rims, engines, transmissions, and other automotive components are all accepted at a scrap metal recycling facility. If you have parts left over from a repair or a vehicle that is no longer running, those pieces do not need to sit around. They can be weighed, processed, and recycled just like any other scrap.
Contact Allied Recycling Center to Sell and Recycle Scrap Metal in Massachusetts
If you have any questions about recycling scrap metal or are looking to sell scrap metal for the best prices in Southeastern Massachusetts, please contact our team at Allied Recycling Center today! Call us at (508) 668-8699 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we will get back to you as quickly as possible! Visit our facility at 1901 Main Street in Walpole, MA, to get started recycling scrap metal today!