Do Some Spring Cleaning and Get Cash for Your Scrap

As winter mercifully draws to a close, it’s a great time to think about spring cleaning.

With warmer weather and longer days ahead, there’s no better time to reset, declutter, create more workspace, and get organized.

And when you clean up this spring, WV Cashin reminds you to look for unwanted scrap items you can turn into cash.

Where to Start Your Spring Clean

When you dive into spring cleaning, the best place to begin is with high-traffic, high-clutter areas that could use some attention. Any space where you have a hard time locating an item when you need it is an area you should target.

Typically, these areas include garages, sheds, workshops, construction sites, or business storage areas.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, work in zones (e.g., shelves, a corner of a room) and finish one before moving on to the next.

As you declutter, clean, and put things in their place, take note of items that haven’t been touched or moved in months or even years. If you haven’t used an item or a piece of equipment for a while, you should think seriously about getting rid of it.

And if it’s a scrap item, you can bring it to WV Cashin and leave with some extra cash in your pocket.

What to Look For: Common Scrap Hiding in Plain Sight

So, what kind of items can be scrapped? In the rush to clean and organize a household space, workshop, or jobsite, some scrap items can get overlooked.

Common items that can be scrapped include:

• Old appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators)
• Old equipment (lawn tractors, mowers, snow-removal equipment, air compressors, or hand tools).
• Aluminum cans and siding
• Copper wire and piping
• Brass fixtures
• Steel and mixed metals (copper, aluminum, etc.)

And remember that, as you clean up, even small amounts of scrap can add up. The more you scrap, the more money you can get!

How to Maximize Cash from Your Scrap

To get the most cash and have the best experience selling your scrap, WV Cashin offers the following tips:

Sort metals by type to get the best value. Because different types of metals will have different market prices, keep them separated to ensure you get the most for each quantity of metal you bring in.

Remove non-metal attachments when possible. When recycling equipment or other items, remember that the entire item often won’t be made of materials that can be scrapped. By removing and disposing of non-metal pieces before you visit the yard, you can save time and help ensure all materials are disposed of properly.

Keep copper, aluminum, and brass separate. To get the most from your highest-value scrap metals, set them apart from your other scrapable items so they won’t get mistakenly mixed in with less-valuable metals.

Store scrap safely and cleanly before bringing it in. Safety comes first when it comes to scrapping. Metals can be rusty and have jagged edges that can pose dangers when you store or handle them. Always wear gloves when handling scrap, and be sure to clean off dirt, chemicals, and debris before you bring it to the yard.

Watch market trends and price updates. Market prices for metals fluctuate. To get top dollar, you can monitor metal prices on the WV Cashin website.

For Businesses, Spring Cleanup = Cost Savings

Businesses can attain multiple benefits from spring cleaning. When they clear job sites, shops, and storage areas, they can reduce clutter and create cleaner, more efficient workspaces. They can also cut disposal costs, promote sustainability, and generate revenue by recycling old equipment and scrap materials.

WV Cashin can help businesses with their recycling and scrapping needs. We offer dumpster roll-off and transportation services to handle industrial scrap.

We also offer waste audits, structured industrial recycling programs, and customized scrap management for your growing industry. You can learn more about our services for businesses and municipalities on our website.

Bring It to WV Cashin

When you bring your recyclable materials to WV Cashin, we make it as easy as possible.

WV Cashin is conveniently located in Nitro, just three miles off the I-64 exit. Our expert staff will get you in, get you paid, and get you on your way fast.

We pride ourselves on being your trusted local recycling partner, offering friendly, efficient service, fair prices, and a smooth and easy drop-off experience.

Plus, when you enroll in WV Cashin’s Rewards Program and start scrapping, you can benefit even more! You’ll earn points you can redeem for an array of great prizes.

Tips for a Smooth Trip to the Yard

For the smoothest and easiest trip to WV Cashin, you’ll want to plan ahead.

Before you come, check our hours of operation. We’re currently open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Also, when you come, be sure to bring your photo ID, and ask our staff members for help if you need assistance in sorting or unloading your materials.

As an alternative to making multiple trips, we also offer roll-off containers for larger clean-ups. We’ll deliver a container and pick up at your site when you’re ready.

Clean Up, Cash In, Repeat

Spring cleaning is great for both cleaning up and cashing in. When you come to WV Cashin, the more scrap you bring in, the more you get paid.

It’s been a long winter. Make spring “worth the weight” by scrapping with WV Cashin.