How To Make The Most Money From Scrap Metal! Beginners Guide to Getting Paid

[@gregscoolclips9134]

I've been doing this scarp thing for alot of years now and wish I had something like this when I 1st started I learned alot of them lessons the hard way.

[@jackpotdigger834]

Agree 100%

[@thubprint]

Thanks for understanding! I was worried people would be hating on it for not being exciting to them but I know it’s something that’s needed and we forget that a lot. (Plus I wanted to spend more time on the car this week lol)

[@mikeyyoung146]

I work at a scrapyard please keep informing people it makes it easier on the employees

[@jaredlyons3453]

I've been scrapping since I was 17 currently 36 I do it as a hobby and to help my local community and the payday is a nice treat thank you for the educational video

[@willlastnameguy8329]

I've watched this a dozen times because the opening skit is adorable.

[@mikeofwar4]

I had to learn the hard way... One of the things that i learned was if you have a way to weigh your Copper, do so. My scrap yard was shorting me because their scale was old and not calibrated properly. I felt like several times i had well over a 100 pounds of clean bright copper but walked away with only 75 dollars. i felt robbed this happen several times till i just couldn't sleep at night i went out and bought a package scale and started weighing my scrap before cashing in and found out that their scale was way off leading to a way higher pay out almost 3X as much.

[@thubprint]

That’s gross!!! Have to wonder how long they’d been aware of it.. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt but it’s just good sense doing an occasional pre-weigh to make sure everybody’s numbers line up

[@iplaypaintballalot]

Every day with a new thub vid is a good day

[@josinora]

Yes, and the intro was fun ;-)

[@davegdm954]

I got real lucky this year and found a good honest family run scrapyard where I know the scale guys and they know me. Another bonus is their prices are also 10 centsish higher than every other yard

[@thubprint]

Decent! Not everybody has that, I’m sure they’ll do well if they treat their vendors well

[@vincedibona4687]

A note for the beginners- check out newer apartment complexes, most have a compactor cor trash and an area for “recycling” where, among the boxes and furniture, I find good steel, microwaves, TVs 📺, and all kinds of appliances that are good for power-cord snipping. Had to turn down a water heater last night due to space constraints. Happy hunting!

[@andyweins]

Wonderful advice for the newbies as well as a great reminder for the veterans in the game!

[@JeredtheShy]

This scrap yard was so adorable that it made me forget that rusty old steel wheel that I just hauled up a hill for probably $2.

[@mgiorno]

Love the opening act! Thanks for all of the help. My wife and I are planning our first visit to our local recycling/scrap yard and your videos have been very helpful.

[@MapleKitty5544]

My yard is very flexible like they don’t care about solder etc. I use maple leaf up here in edmonton

[@thubprint]

That’s good to know, I’m not familiar with any of the yards in Edmonton! If I ever find myself up that way with a truckload I’ll know where to go 👍

[@michiganebayflipper9497]

Thanks for the tips I am doing it more for environment, but I kind find it fascinating what we consider waste. As a reseller I come into a lot stuff so hopefully I can put a tiny dent into to the landfills.

[@mattb6776]

I wish all my customers would be like you

[@patriciapines587]

You are the best on-line teacher! You would be in demand for ANY subject!!

[@thubprint]

Thank you so much 😊 my original plan in school was to be a teacher, but I got sidetracked lol

[@beast1567]

I like how you added in brake drums And for sure on the copper no point in all that work for bare bright also the volume all at once or let them know your coming back

[@Warthunderguy78]

I've also noticed when the economy's in the dumps scrap price goes out especially aluminum and copper and when the economy is good the scrap price goes down.

[@billyswithkerser]

Hi I just found your channel I really appreciate the good quality videos and sense of humor and don't start on the amazing informative videos thanks from melbourne australia

[@jeffarto8340]

Excellent perception of the elections and prices!!! I also noticed that over a decade ago.

[@nickbusby373]

You got a hundo now. That's awesome dude!!!!! Watching one of your old videos and seen you did .CONGRATS my friend

[@ltdan2990]

thub, your my favorite scrapper to watch. Really enjoy them. Thank you

[@mollynakamori]

Good video, Thub. I love the little production goodies, and appreciate your time and effort. Mr. Wubb is growing like a WEED!

[@thubprint]

Oh he sure is.. why can’t they stay little??

[@vinecat8451]

Omg Thub I just LOVE that sketch, it’s genius xD

[@thubprint]

It was fun and silly 😋 always happy to sprinkle some mirth in somewhere!

[@jon5159]

You make some really good very informative videos. I've been doing this ten yrs and u help me with stuff I didn't know. I feel like I'm watching bill Nye the science guy when watching your videos. It's a good thing cuz bill Nye is very smart and successful person. Anyways good job and thanks for the videos 👌

[@thubprint]

Thanks so much!! I’m just having fun haha

[@michigan_616]

Do you have any videos showing how to test to know what the materials are?

[@JCinerea]

The sketch was awesome

[@Wreck-Gar]

Wubb is actually harder on customers than the guy at my yard! (and he can be cranky!) 😯😆

[@trevethan82319841]

I'm in pa and it helps to have a scrapper friend that has a pickup truck because I can't afford a truck

[@thubprint]

I hope your scrapper truck friend gets plenty of gas money for their help 😅

[@trevethan82319841]

@@thubprint I don't mind giving him $10 or 20 when he helps me out I also help him out when he needs it thats what friends are for

[@ryantimmins9479]

Great tips Thub! I am just getting into metal scrapping and you're the master teacher! Thanks for the very informative and entertaining videos.

[@thubprint]

Thank you! There will come a day when I’ve covered all the main talking points, but that’s a ways off I’m sure 😋

[@dumpsterjerry3577]

Spot on thub this was a great video man. And the intro was absolutely the best. ✌️

[@thubprint]

It was so fun to do! I know this info is probably old hat for many people but I still think it’s the exact video somebody is looking for 👌

[@darranstephens7667]

That was the cutest skit! I love it

[@Atonement-]

great info .. I'd add "Trust" to the loyalty and volume category... here in Vegas, unless you're homies with the employees, there's a great chance you're getting raked...the Spanish, the bizarre separating, the huge delta's day to day on the same crap! It's a surprise every time!

[@vincedibona4687]

Well, I am off to my local scrapyard tomorrow for the first time with the haul of all the stuff I've been collecting the past few weeks. I have all kinds of cheap steel from TV and microwave guts; shells of microwaves that I have completely stripped down; about 8 pounds of bare copper wire; IDK how much unstripped copper wire; a bit of aluminum; even less zinc/pot metal; a whole box of assorted coppery bits stripped off of circuit boards (I really don't know how that will go over, but I can always take them back with me); a paper grocery bag full of assorted wires from all the TVs and microwaves that isn't copper; a few choice pieces of steel that IDK if I will get anything other than shred price on; some stainless steel. I have some bits I am keeping, like electric motor pieces where I need to cut & then pound the copper out, deciding on whether to go through with that or sell them as-is, then some bits I will sell on eBay, such as circuit boards out of TVs and computers as well as a good bit of chips & wires with gold in them from flat-screens & other stuff, almost 2 pounds (~1 kilo) of really nice bits there that should bring some decent money. So, thanks for making this video, hopefully it will go well!

[@thubprint]

I know this was a few days ago, but I hope you did well! Bit tricky to get good prices on such a mix of every little thing, but wish you the best either way 👍

[@vincedibona4687]

@@thubprint Thanks! I am learning, and I see why you guys save up a bunch of the smalls. Tomorrow is going to be shred and "electric motors" only, it's all I really have weight into. So yeah, I heard you guys saying it and I didn;t do it to see why. Now I know why! Thanks again for all you do for us here on KZbin!

[@cdcVintage]

Hey buddy! I love the tough negotation in the beginning. That scrap yard manager is a meanie LMAO.

[@thubprint]

Tough but fair, haha!

[@pattonger]

A run a daily tab when i know I will have a few loads. Saves them time and saves me time.

[@azelshort4177]

Like your style, informative and entertaining. Watch a few different scrappers and I actually enjoy watching yours.

[@thubprint]

Happy to hear it! I’m always trying to get better at making these 🙂

[@sharkscrapper]

I loved the intro, very clever. Although I'm experienced, I liked the recommendations and agree 100%. You came up as a KZbin recommended vid - glad they did. I've subscribed.

[@thubprint]

Heck yea!! I’m doing my best to make high quality helpful pieces, and I’m stoked it found its way to you 👍 hopefully I can tell you something you don’t know 😁

[@RMMD27]

That sketch had me rolling, you guys play your parts well😂 keep up the great work!

[@thubprint]

😆thank you! I think that was the result of watching too many demolition ranch vids lol

[@livvyweimar7362]

That opening? Wonderful!

[@thubprint]

It was fun 😋

[@Mezox13]

This is the best beginers guide to scraping/recycling video I have found on KZbin thanks @Thubprint

[@davidbolton184]

I’m a beginner scrapper and I learned the hard way I brought in three junked out refrigerators and a load of steel and of course they only gave me the cheapest price I wasn’t paying attention but I am now

[@ezbdaniels]

Like number 1k!! Awesome informative vids man:)

[@tomtroy3792]

How much do they give you for old broken lawn mowers? After you drain the oil out?

[@travisconaway9483]

I just want to say that you are awesome Thub!

[@thubprint]

You’re awesome Travis! 😁

[@johnchristie1423]

Very good introduction, how many 711 slurpees did it cost ? Put together some of the yards that post their prices on the net.

[@thubprint]

Just one! 😁 That might be helpful to a few people but I think the majority of people will have to do their own google search to see who they have nearby.

[@randystone6781]

Hey Thub: A much needed and necessary video. Thanks, man .

[@thubprint]

I’m sure it’s the video some folks are looking for!

[@alexmurphy9025]

Yes!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who noticed about the election fluctuations! Very interesting to see that it affects markets in other countries as well. Is your steel price still going up or did it level out?

[@thubprint]

I don’t think it’s still going up but it was nice to see a little boost! It’s been at rock bottom for so long 😆

[@golabrecykling]

That introduction was brilliant.. 😂 A lot of information here. Thank you 👍

[@silverlicious2086]

Great intro. Have a good weekend.

[@thubprint]

You too!

[@bobtom3620]

Priceless info 👌

[@inlandempirethrifter1689]

How about metal shed. Is that recyclable? And what would it go under?

[@thubprint]

Metal shed? Absolutely, it’s probably steel shred though. I’ve done them before and they’re a bit of a pain but with the right saw you could do it pretty fast

[@jackpotdigger834]

Great mix of experience research and knowledge Keep doing the thing bud

[@IM-qq3jf]

I am really getting to enjoy your videos. You have a nice calm way to explain things & pass on such good content. PS : I really liked the funny Intro, I asume that may be your daughter , she did a great little acting job. Keep up your great channel. Ian.

[@thubprint]

He’s the best! I will be doing trash picking/street scrapping videos once I’ve finished what I’m working on here, but these are my favourite types to do because I have more control over the result.

[@gravitybear]

This is a great summary. Loved it! The opening scene was great, too.

[@thubprint]

Thanks! I knew a lot of people would already know this stuff so I wanted to add that bit so it wasn’t *totally* redundant lol

[@ProjectShopFl]

This guy is giving great advice. 👍

[@thubprint]

Thanks! It’s a different audience than your pro-level scrap busting, but everybody starts somewhere 😄

[@GodskidUr1]

i scrap for my elderly dad but im learning it seems to be a amazing side hustle:)

[@thubprint]

It’s not bad!! I wouldn’t suggest it as a career, but a perfect side hustle for sure

[@benhumphregys3087]

Loved the intro btw 😂😂

[@thubprint]

I was watching a lot of demolitionranch at the time lol

[@benhumphregys3087]

This was so useful !

[@prolificperson5144]

Always quality content 👌

[@thubprint]

You’re a gem!

[@TALL1FU49]

When i find anything on the curb that has a electric cord on it,I pick it up. Then I tear everything apart. Wires, aluminum, brass, copper and the metal. Electric motors I tear apart, all that copper. Water heaters, wire and brass.

[@thubprint]

It’s a fun hobby, and cathartic too! Not everything is made of money but it’s interesting.

[@ezobalkan]

How much is 10 kg of scrap iron in the USA? Abi

[@KarmaHoax]

Yes Thub is back at it! Make sure you hit up the story and community posts! Because KZbin is perfectly balanced 👌

[@thubprint]

Ohhh I haven’t even tried those, that might be a good way to put out micro-content that wouldn’t otherwise fit in a video 🤔

[@breakinzero9817]

Thanks for making the videos. I scrap but have a much larger business model. Would love to pick your brain and i want to take my company nationwide. If you have the time or are interested let me know. But mostly keep these videos coming. They are helpful to so many.

[@livvyweimar7362]

All good information my friend!

[@thubprint]

Doing the thing!

[@cheekysaver]

Hey thub, I have a minivan I have to take into a scrap yard... It is still running barley. just a 2002 montana. Do you know the best place to take it in Calgary?

[@thubprint]

Well it depends how much time you want to spend on it I suppose? The easiest is pick and pull, or one of those “we buy junk cars” outfits. Last time I brought one to the scrapyard the best price was actually calgary metal, but you need to put a hole in the gas tank and take the wheels off. If I had one right now, today, I’d probably take the cat and the battery out and post it as “parting out, lmk what you need” for a few weeks and hopefully make a few hundred bucks that way until I got tired of looking at it and got one of those “cash for cars” to pick up the remains. Idk what kind of equipment you have though, I don’t have easy access to an engine hoist or a trailer to do more than that.

[@JohnnySemor]

The part about pencils was just a joke right; I mean pencils have lead and that is the same as a car battery right? 1/4 of my garage is full of partly used and some chewed pencils just waiting for a good lead price.

[@jaxonryder]

Yes it was a joke, and the vast majority of pencil lead is made up of graphite, which can be a bit confusing

[@archiedunn8566]

Can't tell if you're joking

[@JohnnySemor]

@@jaxonryder I was indecisive whether I should use lead or graphite, but then I thought most people might not know that pencil lead is mostly graphite so...

[@thubprint]

😂🤣 keep saving brother, you’re sitting on a goldmine!

[@slythdreams]

Great skit! The Thub and Wub show!

[@thubprint]

It’s been a minute!

[@chrsnknrankin11]

Do they by ingots of metal???

[@bigredbullion3883]

Great pointers

[@omar_padilla]

Great video! Also people should be considerate and empty out why fluids that may be in certain things, i took in a my transmission and when the guy asked if it had fluid i answered no i emptied it and the look on his face was like wow someone actually was considerate lol.

[@thubprint]

Yeah that part is pretty important. I always have mine drained but not because I’m considerate, I just don’t want it in my vehicle lol

[@jonglewongle3438]

I am deposit container, but I have come to ascertain that it judicious to limit it to street bins only and make it nil residential. Case in point - I'm going to the TOMRA outlet, I raid a unit block bin on the way there just for deposit containers otherwise landfill bound, and it came to some 20s something female with her cell camera going, " Ninn ninn, blibber, blibber, you've caused this OTHER bin to be locked ". And I'm thinking, ' Yeah, all on your own instigation, you jealous slag. '. This is what is meant by garbage dumps would be otherwise stacked high with them. .There are categorical differences between the two local scrap yards here. The smaller yard, a sub-outlet of a well known global conglomerate, will readily take workable amounts of aluminium foil and aluminium tray, and pay electronically on the given weight, whilst the other yard won't whizz on that stuff.

[@thubprint]

People like that are so disappointing.. if people were leaving a mess of garbage on the ground then fine, but if someone is just making a bit of gas money from the cans, what kind of person goes around starting trouble for them? Jealous.

[@rynax009]

adorable scrap yard

[@stevesrt8]

That's one tuff yard boss!

[@thubprint]

Tough but fair 😌

[@squarebody466]

Thanks for the videos! Very informative!

[@Derbyhobbiescrapper]

Can you show me how to scrap electric power saws for the best value as iv a few to scrap

[@thubprint]

Like an electric chainsaw? Depends on your yard. I’ve got one that buys tools like that as “dirty motors”, but if you can’t do that then just take the electric motor out and bring the rest in as steel shred. They probably don’t have enough material in them to make completely picking them apart worth it.

[@Derbyhobbiescrapper]

Thanks for the help

[@thubprint]

Trying!

[@simplyme8753]

another great video

[@thubprint]

Thank you!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Good work Thub, well explained! 👍

[@thubprint]

Thank you!

[@gmat2545]

Hey thub, looks like there might be some good scrap over at 2126 Glenmore Court SE. if interested

[@thubprint]

Shoot, didn’t read this till now! It’s probably gone by now lol

[@Mwm-x3n]

Scrap yard ive been going to is out rite robbing me. How do i find honest one?

[@andrebrasil5523]

Thank you sir for your insight

[@thubprint]

I don’t know much but I know about this! 😁

[@andrebrasil5523]

@@thubprint that’s why he girlfriend and I watch your videos

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

I screwed up i had like 200 aluminum radiators with plastic ends i took all the plastic off took like half a day the guy at the yard made a good point the plastics ends weigh lot compared to the price differnece said i would have made more money leaving the plastic on ugh

[@robertschultz1105]

Awesome way to explain it to everyone!!

[@thubprint]

Thank you! It’s helpful to know what the other side is working with for sure

[@robertschultz1105]

@@thubprint watching from Wisconsin

[@krematedlastnight6322]

hi canada do i need junking sertifikat or not ?

[@MaiBui-s1q]

The best drive is to leave the shortest exit

[@lornekerzner5718]

amazing video man, well said on every level!!!

[@thubprint]

Thanks Lorne! I was gonna message you for your thoughts but I figured nah, I got this 😉👌 In hindsight, I should have mentioned something about needing a vehicle/ID to get paid. They’ll figure it out lol.

[@SilverScorpion]

Great info

[@dp97303]

i live in salem oregon the steel is 32 cents per lb copper and brass is about 3.21 per lb

[@maximedube-limon5632]

Thanx!!

[@jackpotdigger834]

Son look more and more like his father awesome actor skill

[@Generikyt]

That was a boy?

[@ArkonArchive]

8:41 if the elections theory you propose is true then we should 100% save for this 2024 election hahaha! Jk just banter bro, nothing new under the sun, keep it going! You are the master of your own destiny and I'm loving it!

[@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458]

great vid

[@thubprint]

Thanks!

[@ShotokunWulf]

Bro 20 bucks? Thats a good haul!!

[@mattmccarthy6686]

Do you go to scrap yard to picky for your wire copper brass aluminum say this to them put back on the truck I go somewhere else !!!!

[@thubprint]

I need to get better at that, but I think I’ve figured out the right places to go at this point. Learned a few expensive lessons though.

[@Catobergcontent]

How to make the most money from scrap metal : .find metal then cash it in .post videos about finding and cashing in metal

[@mattmccarthy6686]

Eagle recycle cans bottles and milk jugs we try and get it full price of them to my doc you what stuff is in it the liquid is that full price of them !!!!

[@helfarkmar5043]

Professor Thub's class is in session.

[@thubprint]

👨‍🏫👍😂

[@Skill-gamblers]

No place to buy any iron scrap right guys

[@Tacklebox378]

Man that girl is better than 99% of child actors ever on tv and I seriously mean that!

[@huesos_azules]

Lmao the keys 😂