Slippery Rock, PA
Properly sorting your scrap metal before visiting Metalico ensures that you get the best price in exchange for your scrap. It's definitely worth taking a few minutes to get your scrap load properly prepared before you visit any one of our locations.
The following suggested preparation process could help you maximize the value of your scrap.
Sort your scrap by metal type — copper, brass, aluminum, stainless, lead, and iron.
Use a magnet to distinguish ferrous from non-ferrous metals.
Strip insulation from copper wiring.
The effort pays off — bare copper is worth significantly more.
Remove plastic and wood from household appliances before bringing them in.
Drain all fluids from vehicles and equipment, including oil, gas, diesel, fuel, power steering/
To receive a higher payout for your heavy scrap iron, cut into pieces no larger than 36" x 18".
Identification needed in order to receive payment.
