Scrapping guides that do the math

New to scrapping? Start here: what pays, what to collect, and how not to get ripped off.

Identify and grade metals in seconds — sorting is where the money is made or lost.

Copper recovery rates by cable type, and when stripping is worth your time.

Gold, silver, and palladium in e-waste: harvesting components everyone else shreds.

Item-by-item breakdowns: water heaters, washers, motors, and more — with the math.

Scrap yard know-how: grading, negotiating, paperwork, and not losing money at the scale.