How To Calculate Copper Wire Recovery Rates

How To Calculate Copper Wire Recovery Rates

Copper wire is a commonly used material that is great for recycling. The relative availability of this scrap material and the value of copper wire means it can be well worth your while to recycle it. But before you expend too much effort on the scrapping process, it’s...
How Much Money Can You Make Selling Scrap Metal?

How Much Money Can You Make Selling Scrap Metal?

Whether you have collected bags of aluminum cans at home or stacks of sheet metal and copper wire at your manufacturing facility, an excess of scrap metals can feel like it’s taking over your space. Selling your scrap metals is a great way to clear out your garage or...
Can I Get Cash for Stainless Steel Scrap

Can I Get Cash for Stainless Steel Scrap

Stainless steel can be found in a wide variety of industries and even our own homes. From medical instruments to duct work to kitchen appliances, and so much more, stainless steel is prevalent in large part because of its versatility. However, because of that same...
Where Does Scrap Metal Go From The Scrap Yard?

Where Does Scrap Metal Go From The Scrap Yard?

We all know that recycling is important because it’s good for the environment. In Melbourne especially, we know that there are a handful of helpful habits we can add to our daily routine. But once the items we recycle—especially the scrap metal that goes directly...
Preparing Scrap Metal for the Recycling Yard

Preparing Scrap Metal for the Recycling Yard

So you’ve decided to take your scrap metal in for recycling. Congratulations—this is a great way to help out the planet while making some extra cash in the process. Galaxy Metals has put together some scrap yard tips on how to prepare your metals so you can get more...