3 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Copper for Recycling

Recycling copper is not only great for the environment, but it will also pay a decent return if it's prepared right. Looking to get the most value out of your scrap copper? Before you take your copper to a metal scrap yard in Vaughan, such as TAL Metal, here are three easy steps to help maximize the value. TAL Metal even offers scrap metal pick-up services, making copper recycling easy and efficient.

Step 1: Sort Your Copper

Sorting your copper into different grades is the first step in getting the most value out of it. Different values exist for different grades, and knowing those grades may make a huge difference in the payout. Bare, bright copper is the most valuable type of copper. It is clean, unalloyed, and free of impurities. Other common categories include #1 copper, which has only minimal tarnish or coatings, and #2 copper, which might have solder or minor impurities.

Sorting your copper prior to taking it into a metal scrap yard in Vaughan will save you time, as well as allow you to get the best rate for each particular type. TAL Metal accepts many different copper grades, so if you're not sure, our staff can help identify what you have.

Step 2: Clean Your Copper

Step two would be cleaning your copper of contaminants such as plastic, insulation, or paint. Scrap yards pay an extra dollar amount for clean copper because it requires no extra processing after that. Detaching non-metal contaminants will definitely increase the value of your copper and make recycling easier.

Cleaning can be as simple as pulling off the wire casings with a utility knife or taking off any non-copper fasteners. In some instances, it may be easier actually to cut off solder or brass fittings on pipes. Clean, contaminant-free copper is much more valuable, and TAL Metal makes the process easy by providing drop-off areas for prepared copper or you can schedule a scrap metal pick-up if you're in the pick-up area. You will most likely get the best return for your metal with cleaner copper.

Step 3: Tally and Transport Safely

Tallying your copper after sorting and cleaning allows for easier transport. You are able to bundle pieces together in bigger quantities and for easier, safer handling. Proper storage before transport keeps dirt or contaminants from affecting the metal.

If getting your copper to a recycling facility proves particularly tricky, consider having a look at our scrap metal pickup option. It is convenient and ensures that your materials are handled in an appropriate manner. We are known for hassle-free copper recycling services and competitive prices, whether you bring the metal into our metal scrap yard in Vaughan or have it picked up.

Trust TAL Metal for the Best Copper Prices in the GTA

Preparation for recycling will pay off in the form of better values, as well as make the process much easier and less stressful.At TAL Metal's Vaughan location, a reputable metal scrap yard is here to offer you convenience as well as scrap metal pick-up options, with professional guidance in copper recycling. Convert your ready copper into cash with a call to TAL Metal today and contribute to the greener environment!

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