Can I sell my own scrap metal?

You don't have to be a business owner to sell scrap metal. In fact, you might be surprised how much value you have in your shed, garage, home or backyard in scrap metal. If you have old bikes, cars, tools - anything metal - that are just sitting gathering dust, they could be worth valuable cash. If you are renovating your home, you can also recoup some of your investment by selling scrap metal from wiring and plumbing. Anything that has metal in it could be valuable, including old appliances, computers and that barbeque you have been trying to sell for six months.

What metal has the highest scrap value?

The price will vary depending on market value and supply and demand, but copper is one metal that is always sought after. You will always get a premium price for scrap copper and this has been highlighted in recent years. The combination of COVID-19 (and supply chain shortages), greater demand for the material for renewable energy projects and the overall demand for infrastructure and construction projects means copper has never been in demand as much as it is today. Copper can be found in a variety of places, including demolition projects, old vehicles, roofing, white goods and other household appliances and e-waste, including phones and computers.

What are some other valuable scrap metals?

Aside from copper, there are many other valuable metals that you can find in your home or business that could be worth good money in scrap metal. If you see anything that looks like gold but isn't gold, then it is likely going to be brass. This is the next most desirable scrap metal after copper. You will find brass in many kitchen and bathroom fixtures, as well as old trophies, ornaments and more. Aluminium is another sought after metal and you can find higher volumes in cars, old computers and electronics than you will in soft drink cans. Stainless steel is another common metal that is worth money for scrapping. It is not so much the stainless steel that is valuable, it is the other metals that are used as alloys with stainless steel, like chromium, nickel and iron. Plus, any gold or silver you have in old electronics can be worth valuable money as well.

What is the easiest thing to scrap?

For those looking to make some money by scrapping metal, there are some simple places to look. Businesses like demolition and building companies can make extra money by selling insulated copper wiring, tubing and scrap that is otherwise destined for landfill. There is plenty of aluminium to be found in vehicles, including the siding, the radiator and the rims. White goods can often be a pain to get rid of, but they contain many metals that you can sell for scrap. This includes fridges, washing machines, ovens, dishwashers, air-conditioners - any appliance that is made of metal. Renovations usually produce high levels of quality scrap metals, including nickel that can be found in old kitchen sinks, pipes and even the nuts and bolts.

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Sell Your Scrap Metal

If you’re located in Emerald and find that your business often generates a large amount of scrap metal, you may be wondering what the best way to deal with it is. Scrap metal takes up space and can often be an eyesore too. If you’re working on clearing a site or groundworks, you’ll probably need to get scrap metal off the site promptly and regularly, so you need a reliable process in place.

Whatever quantity of scrap metal you end up generating, one great solution is to consider what opportunities to sell scrap metal Emerald has. Selling your scrap metal can be a smart decision if the presence of scrap metal is becoming a problem and you want to be confident that it is being disposed of responsibly.

We also purchase scrap metal from non-business owners.

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Benefits Of Selling Scrap Metal

There are clear benefits to selling scrap metal. Selling scraps means you can quickly get it off your site and out of your hands. Removing it promptly will allow you to continue with your work without being hindered by excess scrap materials.

Selling is also a more sustainable solution than simply disposing of scrap metal because the material will be recycled. When you sell scrap metal you have the certainty that it is being used responsibly.

The other obvious benefit of selling scrap metal is that you’ll get money back when you get rid of the scrap. This certainly isn’t the case if you dispose of the metal in another manner. Selling scrap metal is a particularly useful solution if your site generates significant amounts of scrap metal waste. This could add up to a decently-sized sum of money once sold.

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Scrap Metal Collection

There’s a great way to sell your scrap metal in Emerald, offering you real convenience. If you choose to sell scrap metal with BCM Scrap Steel, you’ll benefit from a service that’s designed to make it as little effort for you as possible.

BCM Scrap Steel provides sites with free scrap metal collection bins, which we collect again later to take back to our scrapyard. If you don’t have a bin there’s no problem – we can still come to your site to pick up your waste.

Once it’s at the yard, your scrap metal will be weighed and you’ll be paid the correct price for all of the scrap. Our service means you can get rid of scrap metal and receive a rebate, and we’ll do the hard work for you. If you’re based in Emerald, selling unwanted scrap metal to BCM Scrap Steel is a wise solution.

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Where Can You Find Scrap Metal Around The Home?

Most people are surprised when they realise how much scrap metal passes through their hands every year. Rather than just binning it, which also contributes to landfill waste, you can pass your scrap metal onto us and make a small profit for yourself at the same time.

Scrap metal can be found almost anywhere; commonly, people may find themselves in possession of scrap metal because:

A bathroom or kitchen renovation has just been completed and pipes and other metal elements are left behind
Kitchen appliances, such as microwaves or toasters, have broken and need replacing
Your car needs repairing or replacing and parts of it need to be scrapped
You've had new radiators installed and have no use for the old ones
You don't like throwing things away, and you've got a collection of cans, pipes, and other scrap metal bits that need recycling

Once you start to pay attention, you might realise just how much scrap metal you come into contact with every year. Selling your scrap metal, rather than simply throwing it away, can help you to save up a tidy sum every year to put towards holidays, Christmas, and other treats.

As well as scrap metal in the home, we source a lot of our scrap metal from large-scale commercial renovations and demolitions. Whether you're renovating your bathroom or tearing down a block of flats, contact us to make sure your scrap metal doesn't go to waste.

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What Happens To Scrap Metal After We Take It?

Sell your scrap metal to us and rest assured that it's in good hands. We buy scrap metal that we know can be reused, recycled, and turned into something useful once again. After we've collected your scrap metal from you, we sort through it, separating out different types of metals and weighing out quantities in the case of larger collections.

After this, we either sell the scrap metal to people who have use for it - often people working in construction or crafting industries - or recycle the scrap metal that we don't have buyers for. This means that, when you sell your scrap metal to us, it either gets reused directly or recycled into something completely new. Not only is this great for your wallet, but it's good for the environment too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my own scrap metal?

You don't have to be a business owner to sell scrap metal. In fact, you might be surprised how much value you have in your shed, garage, home or backyard in scrap metal. If you have old bikes, cars, tools - anything metal - that are just sitting gathering dust, they could be worth valuable cash.

If you are renovating your home, you can also recoup some of your investment by selling scrap metal from wiring and plumbing. Anything that has metal in it could be valuable, including old appliances, computers and that barbeque you have been trying to sell for six months.
What metal has the highest scrap value?

The price will vary depending on market value and supply and demand, but copper is one metal that is always sought after. You will always get a premium price for scrap copper and this has been highlighted in recent years. The combination of COVID-19 (and supply chain shortages), greater demand for the material for renewable energy projects and the overall demand for infrastructure and construction projects means copper has never been in demand as much as it is today.

Copper can be found in a variety of places, including demolition projects, old vehicles, roofing, white goods and other household appliances and e-waste, including phones and computers.
What are some other valuable scrap metals?

Aside from copper, there are many other valuable metals that you can find in your home or business that could be worth good money in scrap metal. If you see anything that looks like gold but isn't gold, then it is likely going to be brass. This is the next most desirable scrap metal after copper. You will find brass in many kitchen and bathroom fixtures, as well as old trophies, ornaments and more.

Aluminium is another sought after metal and you can find higher volumes in cars, old computers and electronics than you will in soft drink cans. Stainless steel is another common metal that is worth money for scrapping. It is not so much the stainless steel that is valuable, it is the other metals that are used as alloys with stainless steel, like chromium, nickel and iron. Plus, any gold or silver you have in old electronics can be worth valuable money as well.
What is the easiest thing to scrap?

For those looking to make some money by scrapping metal, there are some simple places to look. Businesses like demolition and building companies can make extra money by selling insulated copper wiring, tubing and scrap that is otherwise destined for landfill. There is plenty of aluminium to be found in vehicles, including the siding, the radiator and the rims.

White goods can often be a pain to get rid of, but they contain many metals that you can sell for scrap. This includes fridges, washing machines, ovens, dishwashers, air-conditioners - any appliance that is made of metal.

Renovations usually produce high levels of quality scrap metals, including nickel that can be found in old kitchen sinks, pipes and even the nuts and bolts.

Why Choose BCM?

At BCM Scrap Steel, we have years of experience working with all kinds of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Our scrap metal experts are friendly, knowledgeable, and always on hand to help. We can take on scrap metal jobs of all sizes, from small domestic removals to large-scale commercial collections.

Our scrap metal services are also completely transparent and reliable, with upfront pricing for both buyers and sellers, and we possess the skills and machinery needed to take on all sizes of scrap collection jobs.

If you're looking for honest and approachable scrap sellers in Emerald, Rockhampton, Moranbah, Mackay, and Yeppoon, contact us today at BCM Scrap Steel to find out more about our comprehensive services in scrap buying, selling, and recycling.

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We’re a family-run business in Emerald that specialises in metal recycling and scrap steel. We’re committed to delivering a great quality service that works for our customers; we aim to make selling scrap metal as straightforward as possible.

We’re committed to supporting local businesses and our community. As well as Emerald, we service areas such as Mackay, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, and Moranbah. To discuss selling unwanted scrap metal from your business, please reach out to us today!