Metal differences

Understand the Differences

Ferrous metals 🧲

KEY TRAITS

  • Magnetic

  • Strong & Durable

  • Prone to rust

COMMON USES

  • Construction

  • Manufacturing

EXAMPLES

  • Steel

  • White Goods

Non-ferrous metals 🛠️

KEY TRAITS

  • Non-magnetic

  • Rust-resistant & recyclable

  • Lightweight & Flexible

COMMON USES

  • Electrical wiring

  • Plumbing

EXAMPLES

  • Aluminum

  • Brass

  • Copper

MAIN METAL COMMODITIES

  • 'Pile of mixed metal scrap, including appliances and crushed containers, under a clear blue sky.

    WHITE GOODS

  • Close-up of rusted steel brake rotors and metal parts in a recycling container.'

    STEEL

  • 'Pile of crushed aluminum frames and scrap metal under a clear blue sky

    ALUMINUM

  • Coiled and bent copper pipes and tubing in a recycling container.'

    COPPER

  • Box of mixed brass items, including fittings, fixtures, and musical instrument parts.

    BRASS

SUB METAL COMMODITIES

White Goods

Refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters

A/C Parts

Copper Coils, Aluminum A/C coils, Motors

Copper

Copper pipes, Copper wire, Bare Bright Copper

Aluminum

Aluminum Clean & Aluminum Dirty

BATTERIES

Lead-acid batteries

MOTORS

Electric motors, Pool motors

Wire

Copper wire & Aluminum Wire

Brass

Brass Clean & Brass Dirty

Auto Parts

Wheels, Rims, Auto Radiators, Alternators, Starters

REgulated COMMODITIES ⚠️

What We Don't Accept

  • Wood, glass, cardboard, tires, vehicles, lithium batteries, trash, catalytic converters

Bringing Metal from Work?

To scrap company materials, bring a signed document from your employer with:

  • Company header and address

  • Date signed

  • Statement of permission (with your name, company name, and listed materials)

  • Owner’s contact (email and phone)

  • Owner’s signature