What Are Common Metals Brought To A Scrap Yard?

📈 Check Scrap Prices: iScrapApp.com/ - Tom takes you on a tour through Rockaway Recycling (home of the iScrap App) for the most common scrap items that are received at the scrap yard. Along the way, Tom gives tips and ways to make more money on specific items. Some of the items can be sorted and separated for a higher profit when you are looking to sell to a local scrap yard.
📚 Read More: iscrapapp.com/blog/top-25-mos...
⭐️ We Rated the Top Wire Strippers: iscrapapp.com/?p=1220874
🪛 Best Tools for Scrapping: iscrapapp.com/?p=1211029
👷🏻‍♂️ Tom's Picks for Best Tools: iscrapapp.com/?p=1200735
👏 Our Team's Favorite Tools: iscrapapp.com/?p=1223058
📲 Download Our FREE App for 200+ Scrap Prices
🍎 For iPhone: iscrapapp.com/iOS
🤖 For Android: iscrapapp.com/Android
🐱 Want to sell cats? Use RRCats.com
💸 Support Our Videos: / iscrapapp
🎙Listen To Our Podcast! iscrapapp.com/podcast

[@libragirl4471]

Dude knows his stuff . Clear concise explanations. I really need to get back into scrapping. It’s addictive. All you see is metal everywhere you go…radar is always up

[@iScrapApp]

We really appreciate the compliment!

[@richsmith4363]

I have been watching a number of scrapping videos lately. I now have a truck and retirement has given lots of free time. I just wanted to say that your video is the BEST video so far. I learned more from you than all the other people I’ve watched. Your presentation was clear and easy to follow. Thanks

[@iScrapApp]

That is awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@DieterSoegemeier]

Thanks Tom, Very informative and helps me sort my product better. Thing to remember is that like the yard I go to, the manager has put me on a quality list as I am trying to give them better value product, so there staff know that I am not trying to rip them off. Recycping product is a 2 way street and it is good to know that the recycle shop we go to will look after us better financially because we try to look after them by sorting the product correctly.

[@iScrapApp]

Two way street for sure!

[@harrycuerden5266]

Well done. Easy to follow.

[@iScrapApp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redrum2612]

Cool, clean and very well organized Tom. It would be great to have a yard like yours nearby.

[@iScrapApp]

Wish you could come on down!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This is definitely the place to get an idea of what things are running today and every day.

[@downsouthrailroad9143]

Great video! Thanks!

[@iScrapApp]

You are welcome!

[@charliehansmeyer3985]

Great Info thank you

[@iScrapApp]

Our pleasure!

[@marcellaward3411]

Tell your wife happy mothers day. Like your videos 📹 keep up the good work

[@iScrapApp]

Thank you, I will

[@adamtr1121]

This was a very enjoyable video and informative too. This video just got me more motivated to go scraping more!!! You should do more videos like these. You should maybe do a tour of what ferrous metals you take.that would be a wonderful video as well.

[@iScrapApp]

Thank you! Will do!

[@dalesmith147]

Great video that was very explanatory I learned a few things thank you

[@iScrapApp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayp8130]

I wish we had a scrap yard like this here in my area

[@iScrapApp]

Time to move out to us!

[@jamessloan960]

Thanks Tom for the thoutful education In ways scrapers can get better prices for their labour. I have been coming to your business for many years but have much more to learn. Please keep producing more videos. The price of gas lately has been challenging. Best wishes.😛

[@iScrapApp]

Glad to help and we agree on a lot of those points!

[@deeznutz3494]

It really is a shame, at pretty much all auto repair shops all the small stuff gets thrown out. Like, it’s great that big stuff like brake rotors and front end parts get scrapped, but just think how much more would get recycled every year is everyone threw small stuff like nuts, bolts pins clips etc into scrap. It all adds up!

[@varecycler9947]

One of your better Videos Tom.....nicely done

[@iScrapApp]

Thanks for watching!

[@deldel3370]

I commend you on your center. I also had the idea of educational posters for my center. You have taken it further with TV. I'm a believer that educated customers make better customers.

[@iScrapApp]

Amen. We think that the more that customers know the better that we both get treated.

[@apologeticswithvladimir]

Very informative I appreciate it

[@iScrapApp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aredditor4272]

Some older transformers will fracture at welds when you strike them just right. I use a cold chisel, but I've seen a guy repurpose a hatchet for it.

[@chrisderrickson956]

I just cut one side off and knock the copper out with a chisel or a punch

[@chrisderrickson956]

If the copper is in sheet form instead of the wire I just cut one slit on one side and just pull them right out but those are the old big ones

[@iScrapApp]

We will add that to our video making list! Thanks!

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

4 pound mini sledge with a skinny wedge type end does the trick my 8 year old son can do it

[@lawrencejelsma8118]

​@@ScrapFatherScrapSon... Or don't destroy transformers if you are an electrical engineer needing certain voltage ranges stepped up or stepped down in voltages. Transformers rarely go out unless current burnt out (and visible) windings by an unchecked voltage or current fuse controlled input. Sending 5000 volts into a 120 v to 12 v voltage stepdown designed transformer will electrically fry it's design if no limiting current is applied also by a fuse; meaning, a load of power Z taking across such high voltages will never get a current I in V = IZ calculations to fry components.

[@MegaTapdog]

wowser ty, i just retired and have a lot of stuff to clean up. Mostly aluminum and copper.

[@robertcortright]

Love the longer video!

[@iScrapApp]

Yay! Thank you! We will work on more.

[@richavic4520]

Thanks for the tips to help maximize our payout, and yours too!

[@iScrapApp]

Excellent, thank you for letting us know!~

[@zacharykoedyker3978]

Good lord your scrap warehouse and office, and am willing to bet your yard, are so nice, clean and well kept looking. Id feel confident walking into your establishment.

[@positivesideofdark9090]

Cool information ℹ️

[@iScrapApp]

Thanks!

[@arielkozak]

Hey! You forgot to show us the good stuff the e-waste. I'm comming in with some of the best telecom in about 5 days

[@iScrapApp]

Good call!

[@MegaEssexboy1]

Great video, thank you, tidy yard bruv 👍

[@iScrapApp]

Glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for the compliment!

[@SegoMan]

The last scrap run I did they had some partial sheets of 1/4" A-36 they wanted more for them than I pay to have full sheets delivered (even thought they probably only paid pennies a pound for them) LoL

[@davegdm954]

I would strongly suggest checking with whoever is buying your hard drives if you sell them as hard drives. by taking off the board you may actually lose money as hard drives without the board are much less valuable than just crating them up and leaving them on. I will be doing an actual test soon to see if any money is made or lost. but generally, I would suggest leaving them on unless you are planning on destroying the drive or have already established that you make more money that way

[@iScrapApp]

We agree with keeping the boards on!

[@robertstafford3449]

Great video my scrap yard acts like everything is top secret don't want to explain any of this to you

[@iScrapApp]

Happy to share with you!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

This is my favorite Scrap app

[@iScrapApp]

Thank you for the comment!

[@CaptainAaron]

awesome video :) lol "in no random order"

[@iScrapApp]

Glad you liked it!

[@BushDogScrapper]

Another banger video Tom ♻🌎👍

[@iScrapApp]

Legend!

[@jasonconner2282]

Do a video of common household scrap items. Ie, appliances, lamps, cords, etc,etc,. I'd like to share it to my page. So homeowners know what items are scrap. I like all of you videos

[@iScrapApp]

We have one already, see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmYfnyFmdqKa5Y

[@Ghost-pk4ns]

What about JH A325 hex bolts and nuts? I have a whole bunch of it I need to get rid of

[@iScrapApp]

What are those? Regular steel bolts?

[@practitioner9349]

I got some very old heavy charger/adapter which has same shape and structure as the traditional ballast you showed in the video but they r smaller. Do you have any idea what are those ?m

[@iScrapApp]

Generally CBM (Copper bearing material).

[@practitioner9349]

@@iScrapApp thanks man, I see u r replying to everyone in the comment box. Good to have youtuber like you, keep working hard. 👍👍

[@gussuperman7565]

Thom what is THHN ? Great job and great advice .

[@aredditor4272]

Thermoplastic High Heat Nylon. It's just a name given for the type of insulation over the wire. There are several types, that just happens to be one of the most common used to wire homes and businesses. In appliances and electronics you'll see more variety - rubber, silicone, woven heat resistant cloth, etc.

[@gussuperman7565]

@@aredditor4272 thank you

[@iScrapApp]

#teamwork

[@harrycuerden5266]

You should include die-cast zinc many think it's cast aluminum. Can be hard to tell the difference.

[@iScrapApp]

We will add it onto the list!

[@LilMilely]

Where can we find those signs or what companies makes them?

[@iScrapApp]

We had them made by a local sign company and designed in house.

[@LilMilely]

@@iScrapApp Oh okay thank you!

[@MrBnbsfsd]

I do alot of ewaste recycling, I was informed that the heatsinks from computers is NOT extruded. Please if you could explain why its NOT extruded .

[@iScrapApp]

some heatsinks can be made of other alloys; typically 6061 or 6063. That being said, most will likely be graded as some form of cast

[@MrBnbsfsd]

Cpu heatsinks, ive been told that they are extruded, so, can you do a video on this subject

[@MsDelola]

if ur an independent scrapper,as I am, I cant strip wire,the yard wont take but if Im commercial they will take stripped wire.

[@iScrapApp]

Find a new yard...

[@MsDelola]

@@iScrapApp its thru out arizona,same at several yrds ive chked out.but thanks

[@ScrapFatherScrapSon]

@@davem5308 copper thieves I would assume . Heard that Arizona has had a lot of copper theft millions of dollars. But that goes on everywhere . I’d definitely find a different yard or move out of Arizona!

[@yup7316]

@@ScrapFatherScrapSon you are spot on, it all has to do with copper wire theft. if the wire is stripped the police can’t use a description, brand, or any identifying features to link it to the site that had the wire stolen. I’m not sure how it is in the rest of the country but if we bring in any radiator they will not pay cash you will receive a check. that’s due to people cutting them out of air conditioning units that are on the ground. Ive seen wrought iron cages around some ac units that were in easily accessible places. one final thing, someone please tell me if it’s different other places but we are not allowed to sell catalytic converters even if it came off our own vehicle. you need a business license to show you have a legitimate reason to be in possession of them. like an exhaust shop or something. battery powered sawzalls and angle grinders made it too fast and easy to cash in with hardly any effort. i’ve wondered if we have it especially bad in AZ or if every state has pet much the same regulations, someone enlighten me please.

[@jasonsulham1979]

Is that in New Jersey or New York

[@iScrapApp]

New Jersey. www.RRPrices.com

[@bsanchez3563]

Where is the address there as in does rockway recycling have locations in the usa or nearby adjacent places such as mexico, canada or usa territories?

[@iScrapApp]

www.RRPrices.com or www.RRCats.com One main yard in NJ but accepting material through the mail as well.

[@mazherali2659]

In which City Your yard In Canada

[@iScrapApp]

Rockaway, NJ

[@TreeHealthReporter]

Can i scrap copper pennies?

[@iScrapApp]

No, unfortunately not - iscrapapp.com/blog/can-i-scrap-copper-pennies-no/

[@joshuamorris9050]

Isealed units I just drill a hole in them nd drain it into my oil pan

[@iScrapApp]

Smart move.

[@anthonybeale1584]

app does not work here in the uk

[@iScrapApp]

Unfortunately our audience is predominantly North American. We're aiming to change that soon!

[@anthonybeale1584]

@@iScrapApp I would not use any app that wants personal information before opening your site, I have already paid the Internet provider. 9/10 apps here are deleted, as soon as they start asking questions. No wonder small businesses struggle to get off the ground, why should I then provide you metal price's ii might have been paid?

[@ScrappingWithDave]

Aren't some of those ballas made of aluminum copper coated wire?

[@iScrapApp]

some ballasts can be yes

[@Cody541]

Do you have a link or name for those plastic gaylord box signs you hang on edge lol?

[@iScrapApp]

Those are custom made aluminum signs for our yard Rockaway Recycling 😎

[@brianleabo6295]

Make some cake 😂 lol

[@iScrapApp]

🍰

[@mobandz3017]

My bRead and butter is sink heads and extension cords I burn then and get copper number two I work at a trash company and they let us keep scrap

[@iScrapApp]

Strip them, burning is dangerous!

[@johnpaul2425]

Burning releases highly toxic chemicals that you are breathing in. STRIP IT!

[@sightcr4u]

everything I sell is 99% clean

[@iScrapApp]

Only way to have no problems!

[@Skebtik]

I have no idea why I'm watching this. I never scrap but it is amazing what people will throw out. That's hundreds of dollars worth of Romex that people could use, and said they sold it for pennies on the pound. Marketplace people, marketplace.

[@iScrapApp]

Pretty neat industry that most people completely overlook eh?