Your home is a treasure trove of valuable items, many of them which can fetch extra money when brought to a scrap yard like HRH Metals. Below is a list of many of the items we accept. Most important: Call us before you toss it!
List of Accepted Metals
Copper
Copper is one of the most valuable household metals to recycle.
Old electrical wires and extension cords (remove insulation if possible)
Plumbing pipes and fittings
Copper pots, pans, and cookware (non-magnetic)
Air conditioner coils and components
Refrigerator compressors
Old water heaters
Electric motors and transformers
Electronics with copper heat sinks or coils
Brass
Often found in plumbing and decorative items, heavy and valuable.
Door knobs, handles, and hinges
Faucets and plumbing fixtures
Decorative lamps and light fixtures
Keys
Old bed frames (check if brass-plated or solid)
Aluminum
Lightweight and very common.
Soda cans and aluminum beer cans
Aluminum foil and baking trays (clean first)
Window and door frames
Screen doors and patio furniture
Bicycle frames (non-steel types)
Aluminum car parts (rims, radiators)
Old ladders or gutters
Steel / Iron
Less valuable per pound but heavier than other metals.
Cast iron pans
Old tools and hardware
Filing cabinets, shelving, bed frames
Appliances (washing machines, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
Water heaters
Lawn mowers and grills (remove plastics)
Car parts and brake rotors
Automobiles
Stainless Steel
Mid-value metal, magnetic test helps identify it (slightly magnetic or not at all).
Sinks and faucets
Kitchenware (pots, utensils, thermoses)
Refrigerator interiors
Old barbecue grills
Exhaust systems from cars
Electronics (for e-scrap value)
Contains copper, aluminum, and sometimes gold or silver in circuit boards.
Desktop computers and laptops
Power supplies
Old TVs and monitors (remove CRTs if possible)
Printers and scanners
Cell phones and tablets
Video game consoles
Appliances with Mixed Metals
These contain valuable parts once disassembled.
Microwaves (steel case, copper transformer)
Refrigerators (copper, aluminum, steel)
Air conditioners (aluminum/copper coils)
Dishwashers, toasters, blenders
Things You Didn't Think About
Christmas lights (copper wire)
Old batteries (lead from car batteries)
Metal blinds
Ceiling fan housings
Metal garden tools (rakes, shovels, hoes)
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