Spring is right around the corner here in Richmond, so it’s almost time for spring cleaning! But before you haul all that clutter to the curb, consider the hidden gems lurking within. We’re talking about all that junk you’d just be throwing in the garbage bin. There’s a better method of getting rid of it! Take your spring cleaning trash up to Smith Iron & Metal and turn it into cash! Why Choose Smith Iron & Metal? At Smith Iron & Metal, we’re not just your average scrap yard. We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned business built on the values of honesty, fairness, and environmenta ..read more

As the snow falls and days shorten, your thoughts might turn to cozy fireplaces and hot cocoa. But before you hibernate entirely, there’s a pile of cold hard cash waiting to be discovered from the corners of your garage, attic, or basement: scrap metal! That pile of old appliances, dented car parts, and forgotten tools isn’t just clutter taking up space – it’s a potential windfall waiting to be tapped. And Smith Iron & Metal is here to help you transform your scrap metal from trash into cold, hard cash this winter. Here’s Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Scrap Spring Cleaning, Postponed L ..read more

The Smith Iron & Metal 2023 Holiday Giveaway is live! We’ve had great success and a ton of fun with our giveaways from the last few years, and couldn’t wait to do it again this year. Keep reading to learn about how it works and what you can win! Our 2023 Holiday Giveaway Drawing – How it Works Here’s how to enter and win this year. Sign up on our homepage using the popup at the bottom corner We’ll add all the names to a list, and have one of our guys randomize their order We’ll have another of our guys pick a number and boom! We’ll have a winner! We’ll contact the winner and have them com ..read more

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the increased spending on gifts, travel, and food. If you’re looking for a way to earn some extra cash this year, consider selling scrap to Smith Iron & Metal! In this blog, we’ll teach you how to turn your scrap metal into money. How to Turn Your Scrap Metal Into Money this Holiday Season First, you need to gather some scrap. At SIM, we accept all types of scrap metal, including: Old appliances Copper wire Car parts Cast iron Aluminum siding And more! Once you have your scrap collected, it’s time to bring it on up! Here’s how to earn ..read more

“How much are you paying for my metal today?” It’s the most commonly asked question we get, and for good reason – you want to know how much you’ll get paid after you get weighed. However, the answer is not so simple. Scrap metal prices are determined by a complex interplay of factors, including the global supply and demand for scrap metal, the price of raw materials, and the cost of transportation and processing. Keep reading to learn more about all of the scrap metal pricing factors! The Global Supply and Demand for Scrap Metal The global supply and demand for scrap metal is the most importan ..read more

Fall is in the air, so it’s time to prepare for cooler weather. But before you throw on that jacket, you should take some time to bring up all that scrap metal you’ve been collecting over the summer. Fall scrap metal recycling is a great way to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, protect the environment, support local businesses, and best of all… make some money before the holidays! Keep reading to learn more about fall scrap metal recycling and why you should bring that load of scrap up to Smith Iron & Metal… the place where you Get Weighed and Get Paid! The Benefits of Fall Scrap M ..read more

Summer is a great chance for people to get outside and enjoy the nice weather RVA has to offer. It’s also a time when folks tend to generate more waste… which means it’s a great time for scrapping! Here are some scrap metal recycling tips and tricks that will get you paid this summer! Richmond Scrap Metal Recycling Tips and Tricks Whether you’re to the scrapping game looking to supplement your income or a seasoned vet that does this for a living, here are some great scrap metal recycling tips and tricks. Clean and Sort Your Metal Before you take your scrap metal to Smith Iron, it’s important t ..read more

As Earth Day 2023 approaches, many Richmonders are thinking about the ways we can reduce our impact on the environment. One great way to do this is by recycling your scrap metal at Smith Iron & Metal. Not only is it environmentally responsible, but it’s also convenient… and profitable. Let’s take a look at why selling your scrap metal to Smith Iron & Metal in Richmond is a great way to participate in Earth Day 2023. Benefits of Selling Your Scrap Metal on Earth Day 2023 The Scrap metal you sell to us is upcycled after it leaves our facility. That means it can be used for the production ..read more

Spring is the perfect time for cleaning and decluttering, and that often means getting rid of unwanted metal items such as old appliances, car parts, and other scrap metal. If you’re looking for the best place to bring your scrap metal this spring, look no further than Smith Iron & Metal. Why You Should Scrap With Smith Iron & Metal This Spring There are a number of scrap yards in the Richmond area, but we think you should bring your scrap to us! Here’s why: Smith Iron & Metal has a long-standing reputation as a trusted and reliable scrap metal buyer. We’ve been in the scrap metal ..read more

Congratulations to Taielir Parsons, the lucky winner of our most recent competition – the 2022 Holiday giveaway! He’s won a Space Gray Apple Watch by being the entry we drew in our most recent giveaway. We thank everyone who signed up – better luck next time… but we still hope you guys come and see us at the scrapyard soon! Our Holiday Giveaway Drawing So, how did Taielir become our holiday giveaway winner? He was chosen through our take on a double blind draw! First, we grabbed each unique entry into our contest and put them on a list Then, we had one person randomize that list. Then, we had ..read more