Non-Ferrous Metals



 

Aluminum truck rims are wheels found heavy duty trucks and trailers.

Carbide is an extremely hard metal used in cutting tools and industrial applications—highly valuable as scrap due to its tungsten content.

A heavy, soft metal commonly found in batteries, pipes, and shielding materials.

Pull tabs from beverage cans, made of clean aluminum and often separated for scrap or charity drives.

Aluminum scrap that contains attached iron or steel parts, such as screws, brackets, or frames, requiring separation during recycling.

Heat exchangers made entirely of aluminum, commonly found in vehicles and HVAC systems, valued for their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties.

Aluminum extrusions containing non-aluminum attachments such as zinc, steel or other metals.

Blend of different aluminum types with various coatings or attachments.

Aluminum wheels with plastic caps or inserts that need to be removed for full value.

Flat aluminum scrap from siding, panels, or cookware, may show signs of use.

Heavy-duty components from cooling systems, made with copper and steel.

Holiday string lights made with copper wiring and plastic insulation.

Copper wire with about half its insulation remaining; lower grade than #1.

Empty brass casings from spent ammunition, often recycled after firing.

High-strength brass alloy used in heavy-duty applications with excellent durability.

Radiators with steel or iron brackets still attached.

A blend of yellow, red, and other brass types in one load.

Clean, uncoated copper wire or tubing with no corrosion.

Reddish brass alloy often used in plumbing and valves.

Magnesium parts and components free of ferrous attachments.

Lead-acid batteries encased in a steel shell, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment, heavier and durable but requiring special handling in recycling.

Die-cast aluminum with attached steel, screws, or other components.

Lightweight, recyclable beverage cans made entirely of aluminum, widely accepted at scrap yards.

Small shavings or curly scraps produced during the machining of aluminum parts.

Radiators made of aluminum fins and copper tubing containing steel attachments. Commonly found in HVAC units and require extra processing before recycling.

pieces of aluminum formed by forcing the metal through a die free of any ferrous or non-aluminum attachments.

Aluminum coated in paint, typically from siding or signage, requiring paint removal in recycling.

Aluminum vehicle wheels that still have attachments like plastic caps, rubber, or steel inserts. Extra cleaning is needed before recycling.

Aluminum formed in molds, often from engine parts or cookware, ready for recycling.

Devices that convert electricity into mechanical power, often with copper windings.

Bundled, insulated wires used in vehicles and machines for electrical connections.

Premium residential wire with multiple copper strands and a plastic sheath.

Small shavings or chips from machining brass, commonly collected for recycling.

Brass from plumbing fixtures like faucets and valves, known for corrosion resistance.

Aluminum or copper/brass heat exchangers from vehicles or HVAC units.

Fine, high-precision brass or copper wire used in machining, typically coiled or tangled in scrap form.

Copper with some insulation, corrosion, or attached materials.

Bright gold-toned brass from plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Wheel weights are used to balance tires, made of lead

Scrap lead-acid batteries found in cars, boats, tractors , etc.

High-grade die-cast aluminum free from attached ferrous or, non-metallic parts.

Automotive transmissions made primarily of aluminum, often containing steel and other mixed metals.

Aluminum radiators that contain steel components, such as brackets or plastic tanks.

Radiators made from copper tubing and aluminum fins, common in HVAC systems.

High-purity, bare copper wire used in electrical transmission and power systems.

Aluminum or steel wheels with a shiny chrome coating, often used in custom vehicles.

Clean vehicle wheels made of aluminum alloy, free of tires and attachments.

Electrical device used to regulate current in fluorescent or HID lighting.

Aluminum wire or cable covered in insulation, used in electrical systems.

Lower-grade copper wire with heavier insulation and reduced copper recovery.

High-quality copper wire with clean, intact insulation and high copper content.

Brass containing iron, making it magnetic and slightly less valuable for recycling.

Small metal heat exchangers from car heating systems.

Brass scrap with attached steel or iron components.

Thick, uncoated copper wire or pipe, bright and clean.

Low-grade copper with heavy insulation or corrosion.