How To Maximise Value Of Money Received On Aluminium Scrap Recycling?

Aluminum is one of the most popular metals known for its lightweight (therefore convenient handling) and non-ferrous quality. Aluminum scrap recycling can get you a tidy profit when you know the various grades of aluminum and sort them out as follows.

Grades of Aluminium-

Radiators- A clean radiator is the one that is devoid of plastic, hoses, steel and tanks unlike a contaminated one giving you less value for your scrap.

Sidings- Sidings are present in aluminum objects like downpipes and sinks. They should not be contaminated with items like tar, steel, or Styrofoam.

Cast- Usually brittle with a grainy texture inside, cast is used in engine cylinder heads of cars, housing lights and barbeque covers.

Aluminium Radiators- They’re available in air conditioners. Cut off the steel flanges if any for better value on scrap. Steel flanges can also be sold as scrap.

Extrusions- A clean aluminum extrusion like a window frame is devoid of any kind of plastic, rubber and steel.

Aluminum Sheet- It is the lowest grade of aluminium scrap found across all items not mentioned above including pots, pans, and lawn chairs.

Conclusion-

Sort and clean the Aluminum Scrap Recycling items as per the grades above and get best prices for your scrap.