Aluminum
Aluminum Cans
Aluminum cans are a 100% recyclable commodity. Beverage cans such as soda or beer are the most common aluminum cans found in circulation. When sorting cans for scrap metal recycling make sure that the aluminum cans are separated from any food cans, which are actually tin scrap and cannot be recycled with aluminum cans.
In order to recycle aluminum cans with Sutter Metals Recycling they must be empty and dry, not containing any liquids.
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.
Aluminum Radiators
Aluminum radiators are a common byproduct from repairing or wrecking cars. Aluminum radiators do not contain any other metals, such as copper tubing, and are not as valuable as some other varieties of radiators. If you have any questions about your aluminum radiators or any other scrap metal recycling you can contact one of our buyers. They will be happy to help you get a quote for your aluminum radiators.
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.
Aluminum Rims
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts aluminum rims at all of our facilities. Aluminum rims are easily recycled from many vehicles once they are no longer needed. In order to get the best price for your aluminum rims, make sure that the tire has been completely removed. It is also important to remove the lead wheel weights and the plastic or rubber valve. Otherwise, they will be downgraded to Dirty Aluminum Rims which require more processing to recycle.
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.
Brass
Brass Radiators
Brass radiators are valuable for scrap metal recycling. To get the most value from your brass radiators be sure to remove the steel ends and any plastic or other attachments. Radiators also need to be clear of all coolant or other residue. Otherwise, your valuable brass radiators will be classified as Dirty Brass Radiators and will be worth much less money.
Dirty Brass Radiators are brass radiators which still include attachments and other commodities such as steel, iron, or plastic. These attachments reduce the value of radiators significantly and will need to be removed in order to get the best price.
Brass radiators are typically found in vehicles or household heating systems. Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.
Shell Brass
A common application of brass is shell brass, or ammunition. This shell brass can be recycled with Sutter Metals Recycling. In order for us to accept Shell brass it must be absolutely clear of all live ammunition, as this would post an extreme threat to the safety of all involved. It is also good to make sure that shell brass is separated from iron or aluminum shells.
Sutter Metals Recycling is always looking to pay top price to our customers for shell brass or any other scrap metal materials for recycling. Give us a call to request a quote or with any questions you may have.
Red Brass
Red brass scrap, also commonly known as gunmetal, is an alloy that appears red in color. Due to having at least an 80% copper content, red brass is more valuable than yellow brass. Red brass is most often found in use with plumbing fixtures such as valves for faucets and in water meters, etc. It is also used in the production of jewelry and some musical instruments.
Sutter Metals Recycling is always looking to buy red brass scrap metal at top pricing for our customers. Get in touch with one of our buyers today with any questions or to request a quote on your red brass material or any other scrap metal recycling you may have.
Copper
#1 Copper
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts many types of copper scrap metal. #1 Copper is any copper material that is free from any other contaminants such as brass, paint, steel, plastic, or tin. #1 Copper can be found in many plumbing fixtures, radiators and electrical parts. Contractors and plumbers will often end up with fixtures that can be upgraded to #1 Copper by cutting off any brass fittings or tin solder from the copper tubing. Be sure to also double check for rubber seals inside the copper pipe. This simple task will net more money once the #1 Copper is recycled with Sutter Metals Recycling.
Bright Copper Wire
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts many types of copper scrap metal. Bright Copper Wire, also known as #1 Bare Bright Wire can be found in a lot of cabling and wiring. Electricians and similar businesses may encounter Bright Copper Wire inside of insulated wires, romex wire, and THHN wire.
Bare Bright Copper Wire can be recognized by its reddish-orange color. It should be free of all insulation, corrosion, paint, or coating of any kind. Make sure any Bare Bright Copper Wire is separated from other ICW and scrap metal in order to receive the best value for your scrap metal.
Insulated copper wire or cable can be stripped to get Bare Bright Copper Wire. Make sure your ICW does in fact have bare bright copper wire inside by cutting away the insulation and checking for the reddish-orange color. Some ICW has a tin coat, which can be identified by a silver color, instead of the bare bright color.
E-Scrap
Electronics
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all varieties of electronic scrap. Computer recycling and computer components are all recycled for their metal scrap at our facilities.
Examples of e-scrap include:
- Power Supply
- DVD/CD ROM
- Hard Drives
- Motherboards (Low/Medium/High Grade)
- Laptops
- Game Consoles (Xbox/Playstation/Nintendo)
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.
Stainless Steel
Many types of Stainless Steel
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts many types of stainless steel. It can be impossible to determine the composition of stainless steel scrap metal by looking at the commodity itself. Once the stainless steel has been brought to one of our yards we will be able to tell you the exact composition of your scrap and provide you with a proper quote for your stainless steel.
If you have any questions about stainless steel or any other commodity please feel free to call us and one of our buyers will be happy to assist you.
Sutter Metals Recycling accepts all kinds of scrap metal materials in our locations. Get in touch with us for a quote on your scrap metal materials and any other questions you may have.