Moving to a new home is an exciting fresh start, but it can also be a huge hassle. As you’re packing up your belongings, you’ll inevitably come across miscellaneous metal items you no longer need or want. Instead of just tossing them out, why not make some extra cash by selling them for scrap? At Action Metals Recyclers, we pay top dollar for all sorts of valuable scrap metals in Dallas. Here’s a look at some of the top things you can sell for scrap during your next Dallas move. Old Pots, Pans, and Kitchen Utensils When it comes to kitchen items made of aluminum or stainless steel, don’t just ..read more

Of all the common myths about scrap metal recycling, the idea that recycling centers are unsafe or risky persists most stubbornly. This myth continues to stop many people from enjoying the rewards of metal recycling.  At Action Metals Recyclers, we aim to provide a secure, welcoming environment to all of our customers. Join us as we analyze why the “unsafe scrap yard” myth exists and debunk it with facts about our industry and Dallas recycling center. Why This “Scrappy” Myth Exists There are a few reasons the myth of unsafe scrap yards continues to spread misinformation. First, some peopl ..read more

The short answer is, yes! Brake rotors are an excellent source of scrap metal that can be recycled for cash at our Dallas recycling center.    Made primarily of iron, brake rotors also contain small amounts of other metals like copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. By properly prepping your old brake rotors for recycling, you can get the best price for your metal scrap.    Let’s take some time to walk you through the prep process step-by-step and ensure you get the most bang for your brake rotors. Assess the Rotors Before you schedule a drop-off or pickup with us, start ..read more

Stainless steel is found in many household and business items, from kitchenware to industrial equipment. While durable, these items eventually wear out or become obsolete. Rather than throwing old stainless steel in the trash, recycling it can provide extra income. With proper preparation, your stainless steel scraps can fetch top dollar at metal recycling facilities like our convenient location in Dallas, Texas.   At Action Metals Recyclers, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make the most of their scraps! If you have some steel you need to unload, here’s a look at how you can g ..read more

Stainless steel is found in many household and business items, from kitchenware to industrial equipment. While durable, these items eventually wear out or become obsolete. Rather than throwing old stainless steel in the trash, recycling it can provide extra income. With proper preparation, your stainless steel scraps can fetch top dollar at metal recycling facilities like our convenient location in Dallas, Texas.   At Action Metals Recyclers, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make the most of their scraps! If you have some steel you need to unload, here’s a look at how you can g ..read more

As a business owner, you likely have excess or obsolete scrap metal piling up around your facilities. Old equipment, spent tooling, leftover materials from jobs – it all adds up over time.    While it may seem easier to let the scrap metal accumulate, a regular scrap metal audit can help you reclaim valuable space and make some extra cash. Here’s how to conduct your scrap metal audit and partner with a reputable Dallas recycling team like Action Metals Recyclers to turn your junk into cash. What is Scrap Metal Recycling? Scrap metal recycling is the process of collecting leftover met ..read more

Radiators are common items that often end up in scrap yards when they fail or need to be replaced. Their copper and aluminum materials can be quite valuable as scrap metal. If you have an old radiator to get rid of, it’s easy to prepare it for recycling and receive some cash in return.    At Action Metals Recyclers, we offer the best prices on all scraps and are ready to help you make the most of your old radiator.   Coming in at $1.84 per pound for clean brass radiators, following these steps to ready your radiator for the scrap yard can give you the great feeling of a full wal ..read more

Brass is a versatile metal alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc. It is commonly used in plumbing fixtures, musical instruments, ammunition casings, and decorations. With its bright gold color and durability, brass has become popular in many industries.    However, brass production requires mining for copper and zinc and energy-intensive smelting processes. While many environmentalists worry about the community impact of creating new brass products, the good news is that brass is 100% recyclable.   We can melt brass down from our Dallas scrap metal recycling facility and r ..read more

The holiday season is a time of gift-giving, celebrations, and often excess. With so much consumption happening in a short period of time, the holidays, unfortunately, also produce a lot of waste.    Action Metals Recycling in Dallas, Texas, is already looking ahead at how we can be more environmentally conscious during this season through scrap metal recycling.    This holiday season, let go of some of the scrappy clutter that tends to occur when you receive new gifts or buy that new microwave on sale/   Here’s a closer look at how our Dallas scrap metal recycling fac ..read more

Aluminum is one of the most commonly recycled materials, with aluminum cans being the most popular item that people recycle. However, many other aluminum products are also fully recyclable. Recycling aluminum saves energy and natural resources while reducing landfill waste.    If you think you have more than just cans available for aluminum recycling, let’s explore some of the many recyclable aluminum kitchen items we accept at our Dallas recycling facility. Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil is a household staple, used for cooking, storing leftovers, and more. The good news is that all alu ..read more