{"id":495,"date":"2016-03-18T18:06:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T18:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/?p=495"},"modified":"2017-03-21T19:11:46","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T19:11:46","slug":"which-metals-make-junk-appliances-valuable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/which-metals-make-junk-appliances-valuable\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Metals Make Junk Appliances Valuable?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_715\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Appliance-Recycling-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Appliance Recycling 317-244-0700\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Appliance-Recycling-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Appliance-Recycling-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Appliance-Recycling-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Appliance Recycling 317-244-0700<\/p><\/div>Every single day, more and more appliances are being tossed to the curb and replaced with newer, and usually stainless-steel, models. The harsh truth is that nothing lasts forever, so after some time, appliances simply need replaced. Not only can a defective or low-performing appliance be a safety hazard, it can also adversely affect your energy consumption and utility costs. <\/p>\n<p>Making the decision to update your home or office appliances is a wise one, but it shouldn\u2019t stop there. Old or broken appliances still have value in terms of scrap metal. So after buying new appliances, everyone should consider recycling their old ones. Junk appliance recycling comes with several advantages, and even profit potential. Continue reading to learn which metals make an appliance valuable, and how you can take full advantage of its value.<\/p>\n<h1>Junk Appliance Recycling<\/h1>\n<p>There are several commodities that fall under the \u201cappliance\u201d category. Appliances can include refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, cook tops, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, water softeners, microwaves, boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, and televisions. But appliances can also include smaller items like fans, humidifiers, thermostats, stereos, vacuums, space heaters, blenders, toasters, rotisseries, and even sewing machines. These items are full of metal parts and components, something deemed very valuable to certain industries, one of which being scrap metal buyers. In fact, not only will a scrap metal recycling center accept and process all types of metal and metal commodities, some even pay cash on the spot for the metal! <\/p>\n<p>Contact a local and trusted <a href=\"http:\/\/ww.zoresrecycling.com\/appliance-recycling-indianapolis.php\" target=\"_blank\">scrap metal recycling company<\/a> to sell your junk appliances for cash. Just be sure to choose a business that has been serving the local communities for several decades to ensure you receive the highest return on investment. Here are the valuable metals found inside general junk appliances like the ones mentioned above:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steel \u2013<\/strong> In most appliances, many parts are made from steel, like wires and casings. This includes washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and water heaters. Steel currently has a worth of 25\u00a2 per pound. Steel is a fantastic candidate for recycling can because it can be recycled over and over again without losing its structural integrity. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Copper \u2013<\/strong> The most common source of copper found in junk appliances is copper wiring, but appliances like refrigerators have valuable, internal coils made with copper. Copper can be recycled and reused in several applications and industries. Currently, copper metal has a market price of $1.55 to $1.95, depending on the type of copper (Bare Bright, Copper #1, Copper #2, etc.). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Aluminum \u2013<\/strong> Aluminum is among the most frequent metals used and recycled because it serves so many applications. In junk appliances, aluminum is found in several parts and components, including coils, casing, and housing. Appliances with aluminum include televisions, washers and dryers, refrigerators, and even computers. Right now, the current market price for aluminum is between 38\u00a2 and 48\u00a2 per pound.<\/p>\n<h2>Recycle Junk Appliances in Indianapolis<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_319\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Indianapolis-Metal-Recyclers.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-319\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Indianapolis-Metal-Recyclers-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Metal Recyclers\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Indianapolis-Metal-Recyclers-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresrecycling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Indianapolis-Metal-Recyclers.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Metal Recyclers 317-244-0700<\/p><\/div>Call <strong>Zore\u2019s Recycling<\/strong> at <strong>317-244-0700<\/strong> to recycle old appliances in Indianapolis, Indiana. We pay cash on the spot for scrap metal, and reuse or recycle what we take in! For more than 30 years, we have provided responsible and honest <strong>scrap metal recycling services<\/strong> for Hoosiers all across the city. We accept all metals, including copper, steel, and aluminum. On top of junk appliances, our scrap metal buyers also take in cars, trucks, construction equipment, power tools, electronics, and more! Call 317-244-0700 and find out just how much money you can make today by recycling junk metal in Indianapolis, IN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every single day, more and more appliances are being tossed to the curb and replaced with newer, and usually stainless-steel, models. The harsh truth is that nothing lasts forever, so after some time, appliances simply need replaced. 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