Also be sure to check with your local scrap yard in your area to make sure they accept the equipment you have. Become a Patron! With the seasons constantly changing, that means the sports seasons are changing, and that means you can look to sports for scrap. Many times in team sports there are new regulations that go into effect and require players to purchase new equipment and get rid of their old stuff.
With other sports or fitness routines, some people just want fresh equipment, so they are looking for someone or somewhere to get rid of it. We put together some of the most common sports equipment you can keep a look out for scrap metal. There are plenty of things that can be used at a gym or even in the basement of fitness fans that can be scrapped.
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This includes everything from weightlifting equipment, to stationery bikes, to fitness machines, to free weights. Whatever that piece of equipment, the scrap metal can be worth some valuable cash. Most sports equipment has some type of metal fabrication.
And although some are made with added rubber, the main metal portion can be scrapped by weight — the more weight, the more value.
Stationary bikes or spin bikes can be scrapped for their aluminum and steel content. On the other hand, business with the right knowledge and expertise may get their own machines like metal analyzers to sort their scrap metal. The Recycling plants will handle the harder parts of the process, including radiation detection, searing, and shredding.
But you can help your local community recover more reusable materials by collecting scrap metal. You will need this tool to distinguish ferrous from nonferrous metals. Here are rules of thumb to keep in mind:. So be sure to bring a handheld magnet before heading out. You want to have a container for every type of metal you collect.
If you mix them together, the scrap yard will either tell you to separate the metals and come back or pay you based on the the least valuable metal in the bunch. If you have aluminum and copper in a single container, a scrap yard will likely pay you based on the price per pound of aluminum. Otherwise, you will have difficulty estimating the value of your pile.
For new scrappers, the following list of pointers will help. Scrappers can get by with appearances. If you want to learn more about other techniques and their pros and cons, our post about the most common metal identification methods will give you an introduction.
But the table below will give you a better idea of which metals give the best return on your effort. These figures change daily and can differ depending on a number of factors, including location, market trends, and meta; grade. If you want to get real-time prices, check out the Scrap Register and Scrap Monster. Safety is a primary concern wherever you work, but even more so when collecting scrap for recycling.
You will have to lift heavy stuff and handle sharp objects and edges. Not to mention you need to keep watch of those around you and be careful not to injure bystanders or damage properties. Save that for the beach.
Instead, wear puncture-resistant long-sleeves and pants to minimize the risk of cutting yourself. Throw in a pair of quality work boots for good measure. You want ones that are comfortable and have alloy safety toes for lightweight protection against heavy debris. Aside from your skin, you also want to shield your eyes and head from the elements so wear eye goggles and a helmet. And keep those hands safe from scrapes with a pair of leather work gloves.
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