How Do You Make Money Buying, Selling, And Recycling Scrap Metal?
Yes, you can still break into the scrap metal business on a shoestring. And, yes, you can still turn other people’s junk into gold. The best way to start out is by becoming a local “junk” dealer. All you really need to get started is plenty of empty boxes and a pickup truck. Pretty much ANY metal that you will find is worth good money these days. Become friendly with your local contractors, plumbers, electricians, roofers, machine shop owners, anyone who deals with metals. If you can work out a deal with them, contract with these local sources to remove their throw away metals on a regular basis. Most of them will be more than happy to just give it to you, it saves them the time and expense of hauling it away. Sort out the metal according to type…aluminum, brass, copper, iron, steel, tin, etc. After being separated, it’s worth at least $30 a ton or more. Next, you need to search for scrap metal processors through your local yellow pages. They are more than anxious to buy all the scra
