How To Prepare Your Appliances For Scrap Metal Recycling

In an era where sustainability is paramount, recycling has become a household norm. People are accustomed to recycling aluminium cans, plastic and glass bottles and cardboard boxes, but few realise you can also recycle old household appliances. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of preparing your appliances for scrap metal recycling, so you can reduce waste and take a step towards a more sustainable future.

Understanding The Value Of Your Appliances

Appliances are a treasure trove of recyclable materials. From the copper in your old kettle to the aluminium in your outdated microwave, these metals are valuable resources that can be repurposed through the process of metal recycling. The types of metal that can be recycled include copper, aluminium, iron, and steel, which are then transformed into new products such as cars, appliances, and furniture.

Appliances That Are Worth Scrapping And Those That Aren’t

While you can scrap almost any metal appliance of, sometimes the scrap metal separation process isn’t worth your time. When seeking appliances to scrap, look for larger pieces of equipment, such as dishwashers, washing machines, dryers and old stoves. Refrigerators and plumbed appliances such as old water heaters are especially worthy of collecting for scrap as they contain copper, which is valuable.

Appliances that have a high volume of plastic and non-metal materials, such as mixers, microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens and other smaller appliances, are not as worthwhile for scrap metal recycling.

Preparing Your Appliances

Before you can recycle your appliances, they need to be prepared. This involves separating the different types of metal contained within each appliance. For instance, a washing machine might contain steel, copper, and aluminium. By separating these metals, you can ensure that each type of metal is recycled in the most efficient way possible.

Disposing Of Your Appliances

Once your appliances are prepared, they’re ready to be recycled. This can be done by dropping them off at a local scrap metal recycling yard. If transportation is an issue, some recycling and waste management services offer a collection service for scrap metal, coming to you to collect any old appliances, car parts or machinery you may have.

The Process of Metal Recycling at H&H Metal Recycling

At H&H Metal Recycling, we have a streamlined process to ensure that your scrap metal is recycled efficiently and effectively. If you have some scrap metal you want to dispose of but aren’t sure how much it’s worth, give us a call for a quote. Our team is always ready to provide you with an estimate.

Once you’re happy with the quote, you can either drop your scrap off at our yard or, if it’s too big for you to transport, we can come and pick it up. We strive to make the process as convenient as possible for you.

Once we have your scrap metal, our team will weigh it and give you a value. We are always honest about the value of any scrap we receive, so you can rest assured that you’re getting a fair deal. Ready to recycle? Call the team at H&H Metal Recycling today.