Do you have to separate metal before going to a scrap yard?
Many scrap yards will not let people do separating at the door because the yard will make less money. You’ll also tie up their labor and could hold up other customers. Having materials separated before going to a scrap yard is important.
Do you know how to pick a good scrap yard?
It’s important to know how to pick a good scrap yard so you can make the most money when you bring your scrap in. When you’re new to scrapping, you may think you have a load of the good stuff until you get to the yard and find out what you thought was #1 Bare Bright Wire is only Insulated Copper Cable (many variations) because you didn’t strip it.
Do you have to weed out scrap yard owners?
You have to weed out the scrap yards you deal with to those that appreciate your business and don’t take advantage of you! Not all scrap yard owners are alike, so you may have to do a little digging before you can find the local yard owner whom you want to continue to sell your scrap.
What happens if you don’t sort Your Scrap?
If you don’t sort your scrap then the scrap yard owner will classify all of your scrap as the least valuable in the load. Think about it – if you have a ton of #1 Bare Bright Wire with a few strips of #2 Copper Tubing/Wire mixed in then you can easily be paid the price for #2 Copper Tubing for the whole load.
What should I do before giving my bike to the scrap yard?
Before giving the bike to the scrap dealer, Remove the registration plate and vehicle identification plate that contains chassis number and engine number engraved on it. Do not handover the registration and insurance papers to the scrap dealer. Take a scrapping certificate or certificate of destruction from the scrap yard dealer on his letterhead.
Can a bicycle be used as scrap metal?
Since the bicycles were not separated for their components (brass, steel, aluminum, rubber tires) they were not being priced at the best scrap/recycling level. I know several older men that collect pallets and metals with shopping carts and they have asked me about finding a bike for them.
What does it mean to work in a motorcycle salvage yard?
If you are new to working on motorcycles, bikes, or choppers you probably don’t know what a motorcycle salvage yard is. A motorcycle salvage yard, also referred to as a motorcycle junkyard, is where damaged bikes get scrubbed for parts. The working parts of the motorcycle get sold piece by piece to people looking for specific bike parts.
Can you sell a motorcycle in a junk yard?
If you are negotiating over the phone, be honest and represent the true condition of the bike. The best part about selling your bike to the junk yard is that you can earn a nice check for a wrecked or damaged bike. You must also have the title for the motorcycle as you will need to sign over to the junk yard.