An old, broken-down car sitting in your garage or driveway isn’t much use to you. If a car is not fixable or if the repairs would end up costing more than the value of the fixed car, you should consider getting rid of it. One of the best solutions for getting rid of a junk vehicle is to sell it to a scrap metal facility where it will then be recycled. Vehicle recycling has many benefits, including repurposing the car’s metals into new products, helping the environment, and of course, providing you with some quick cash! Here at Middleboro Recycling, we typically offer $200/Gross ton for junk ca ..read more

If you have a vehicle that has broken down, is no longer road legal, or is inching closer to the end of its usable life, you’re probably thinking about what to do with it once it’s time to get rid of it. One of the best options for getting rid of a junk vehicle is to sell it to a scrap metal recycling facility, where the car will be broken down into its individual components and recycled so new products can be made from the leftover metals. The best part about junking your vehicle is that you can still get some cash for it and its parts, even if the car will never be able to be driven again! I ..read more

If you have an old HVAC system lying around in your garage or if you are wondering what to do with your current HVAC system once you replace it, the good news is that old HVAC systems are not worthless! The metal parts in old HVAC systems can be sold to scrap metal recycling facilities, earning you money from something that otherwise might just end up in a landfill! While your old HVAC system may no longer function as a whole, it includes parts that are made of valuable scrap metal that can be sold, recycled, and repurposed! In this article, we’ll talk about the different parts in an HVAC syst ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, everyone’s focus naturally shifts to the joy of giving, festive decorations, and quality time spent with loved ones. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the environmental impact of our holiday activities. One often underestimated way to contribute to a greener celebration is through scrap metal recycling! In this blog, we’ll offer you some tips on scrap metal recycling during the holidays and shed some light on the numerous benefits of incorporating sustainability into your seasonal traditions! If you’re a resident of Southeastern Massachusetts ..read more

When it comes to scrap metal recycling, one common question we get is about whether or not rusted metal can be sold & recycled at scrap metal recycling facilities. The short answer is yes; rusty metals can indeed be sold to your local scrap metal recycling center, where they will go through a rust-removal process before being melted down and turned into new metal products! In this article, we’ll talk more about what rust is, whether or not it affects the value of scrap metal, and why recycling all types of metal is important for the environment! If you have any questions about recycling s ..read more

Stainless steel and aluminum are two commonly used metals in various industries and applications. Telling them apart is essential, especially when it comes to their uses, properties, and scrap metal recycling. In this article, we’ll explore the distinctions between stainless steel and aluminum and provide you with tips on how to differentiate between them effectively! If you have any questions about either of these metals or are looking to sell scrap metal in the Southeastern Massachusetts region, contact our team at Middleboro Recycling today! Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a corrosion-re ..read more

Copper and brass are two common types of metal that can be sold to your local scrap metal recycling facility. While both copper and brass can earn you cash at your local recycling center, they are worth different amounts of money on a per-pound basis. Depending on the grade of copper, it can be worth almost twice as much as brass per pound, so it’s important for scrap sellers to be able to tell the difference between the two metals. In this article, we’ll talk about several different ways that you can tell which type of metal you have! If you’re a resident or business owner in Southeastern Ma ..read more

One of the best ways to make some quick and easy cash is to sell your unwanted metal items to your local scrap metal recycling facility for their scrap value! Almost every kind of metal can be sold to a recycling facility, so if you have something that is primarily made of metal, odds are that you can trade it in for cash! Different types of metal have different scrap values, so it’s important to be able to differentiate between the different types of metals you’re working with! In this article, we’ll talk about five common types of scrap metal that can be traded in for cash and where you can ..read more

While day-to-day and week-to-week fluctuations are happening as expected, the overall price for copper in 2023 has been nearing all-time highs. So, what does this mean for you? It means that now is as good a time as ever to sell your scrap copper to your local scrap metal recycling facility! The current price of copper as of July 11, 2023 is $3.77 per pound. 1 year ago today, July 11, 2022, the price of copper was $3.23. While this may not seem like a large difference, the price of copper has gone up nearly 17% from a year ago today, an increase that could have major implications when selling ..read more

Summer is here, and the new wave of activities that come with it result in more opportunities to earn money by selling scrap metal! Instead of holding onto old items that have outlived their shelf life, you can profit by selling them off as scrap metal to your local recycling facility! In this article, we’ll talk about some of the items you might come across this summer that you can earn some cash for at a scrap metal recycling center! BBQ Grills Summer is the perfect time to have some old-school family barbeque time. When it’s time to bring out your grill for the season, you might notice that ..read more