30, Mar, 2020

COVID-19 Business Statement (March 2020)

The novel coronavirus has greatly impacted many businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts. During this time many businesses have been asked to shut down in accordance with safer from home or shelter in place policies. The CDC and the World Health Organization both have made recommendations that social distancing and minimizing public interaction can stop the spread of COVID-19. For this reason, the state of Massachusetts and many surrounding states have applied vigorous policies to limit the gatherings of people in public. For the health of our community and our employees, our scrap yard will be shutting down indefinitely. We will post when we reopen. But we thought it would be best for all concerned to limit our business during this time.

Scrap Metal in Middleboro & Brockton

At this time we would suggest that any clients or residents that would like to recycle metal go to a nearby yard. We recommend the yards in Middleboro & Brockton. We have checked with these yards, and both of them are employing social distancing policies as well as daily sanitation policies. They are both remaining open with some restrictions in place and are good yards to find better prices for your scrap metal. Here is some more info for both yards:

Future Updates

We intend to reopen as soon as the state of Massachusetts makes recommendations that it is safe for businesses to engage in full service again. We look forward to helping businesses with our rentable dumpsters for scrap metal, as well as working with individuals throughout Bristol County. Our team will always work to provide the best prices in Bristol county that are consistently updated to be as competitive as possible. During this time we will continue to publish articles about some of the tips and tricks we recommend to new scrap metal sellers. We believe that even though we cannot meet in person, we can still continue to serve our community with education and resources. If you have any specific questions about scrap metal recycling or about our yard, please contact us online through our website.

How To Contact Us

You can contact Taunton Scrap Metal through our online contact form or by calling us at 508-823-0900. For more information about our services, what we buy and our general operations, please visit our FAQ page.

27, Aug, 2019

Is There Any Type Of Metal You Can’t Recycle

Recycling scrap metal has become more popular in recent years. Not only can you help the environment by getting rid of old scrap metal, but you also get to clean up your garage and make a little money on the side. That said, there are many questions that people have about recycling their scrap metal. For new scrappers, there may be a lot to consider when bringing metal to a yard from price point to what you can sell. Obviously, you do not want to waste gas transporting something to a scrap yard that they won’t buy from you. That is why it is important to understand what is and what is not generally acceptable to be sold at a scrapyard.

What Metals Can Be Recycled

Most scrap metal yards will buy and recycle the same core group of metals. Iron, brass, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and steel are commonly recycled at almost any scrap metal yard. Many yards also work with machinery like motor blocks, appliances, cars, car batteries, car engines, radiators, and other similar items. Generally speaking, the best way to know what a certain scrap yard is going to buy and recycle is to check their website or to contact them directly. Many scrap yards also help identify alloys to make sure you get the most money possible for your scrap metal. So even if you do not know exactly what you are recycling, a scrap metal yard can ensure that you are getting a fair price on the metal.

What Metals Cannot Be Recycled

There are two camps in the unrecyclable metals section of any scrap metal yard. Metals that cannot be physically recycled, and metals that cannot be recycled legally. Scrap Metal Yards will not recycle any material that contains asbestos, CFC’s (also known as refrigerant) and unclean metals. If you are recycling a metal that has at any point contained non-recyclable waste or has oil residue can be difficult to recycle. Legally a yard will not take any metal that is public property including manhole covers, street signs, city lighting, etc.

Contact Taunton Scrap Metal

Do you have questions on what you can recycle? Contact the Taunton Scrap Metal team. We would be happy to help you understand the recycling process as well as go over what you can and can’t recycle with our yard in greater detail.

25, Jun, 2019

What are the Laws When Recycling Scrap Metal in Massachusetts

Before you start selling and recycling scrap metal there are a few things you ought to know. Whether you are an experienced scrapper working on large construction jobs and recycling scrap metal commercially, or a novice who wants to empty out a garage of some old machinery the following information is vitally important.

Massachusetts Laws for Recycling Scrap Metal

The following laws are followed by every licensed scrap metal yard in the state of Massachusetts and should be known by anyone planning to recycle metal:

• Sellers: All scrap metal sellers must be able to provide a legal state ID card. They must also sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of the metal that they are selling and are authorized to sell it. They can also be required to sign a recorded statement that they have not ever been convicted of metal theft.
• Sales: Scrap yards must record license plate numbers of seller’s vehicles. Keep electronic records of all seller’s names, addresses, and date of sale. Any sale worth more than $250 must be cataloged with photos or videos. Records of purchases must be kept for a minimum of two years and are subject to inspection by law enforcement of any time.
• Sale Tickets: Sale tickets must include location, date and time, and initials from the clerk that oversaw the sale. Tickets must also show metal weight and quantity or volume of the material sold. They must also indicate a general description of material received. Tickets must be signed by the seller and the seller will be offered a copy of the receipt by the buyer.
• Vehicles: Any vehicle purchase must be reported to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).
• Tag and Hold: There is a tag and hold policy that is in effect for 10 days when notified by law enforcement.

What You Cannot Recycle at a Scrap Metal Yard

The following materials are prohibited to be scrapped at any scrap metal yard:

• Manhole covers
• Beer Kegs
• Propane containers used for forklifts
• Street Lights
• Guard rails
• Railroad equipment: tracks, spikes
• Funeral markers
• Street signs and street lights
• Any metal that bears the mark of a government entity
• Vehicles with removed or defaced VIN numbers

Contact Taunton Scrap Metal

For more information on the scrap metal recycling process, what can and cannot be sold, or to recycle your own scrap metal, contact Taunton Scrap metal at (508) 823-0900.

28, Feb, 2019

How To Get Into The Recycling Mindset

From elementary school science fair projects to the blue bins punctuated throughout your office space, the concept of recycling has gained a tremendous amount of popularity since the turn of the millennium. And although the concept of recycling is widely agreed upon as “the right thing to do” the practice is still not where it needs to be. There seems to be cognitive dissonance between the agreed belief that recycling is necessary and the practices of most average Americans. In some cases, there is even a recycling placebo where blue bins and black trash bins in offices and schools that are dumped into the same dumpster behind the building at the end of the week. Unfortunately, some of the recycling movement has led to an out of sight out of mind mentality where it is more important to recycle in principle than in action. For this problem to be resolved we need to examine the root causes as well as steps that can be taken to circumvent these problems.

Overcoming Obstacles

As much as we can all agree that recycling is a good concept, it is still not widely practiced to the degree we think it is. There are a few factors for why this is but at its core, it comes down to convenience. A large problem with recycling in its current form is its over-complicated nature. With thousands of different recyclable materials and plastics in circulation, it has become a chore to simply understand what materials can be recycled and how/when to recycle them. This has let to a problem with contamination in both single-stream systems (blue bins) and dual stream systems (sorted bins). The complex nature of recycling and the fact that most people do not feel confident in how to recycle has created the disconnect between the desire to be environmentally friendly and the ability to do so.

Recycling Made Simple

Simply put, the solution to many recycling problems is to simplify the process as much as possible. One way to do this is to adopt a pre-cycling mindset. When purchasing products, purchase products with less packaging, with easily recyclable material, and support brands that use previously recycled material. If possible in your neighborhood, choose to bring your trash to a waste disposal center that properly recycles. Otherwise, if living in a community that has routine pickups, work with your neighbors and homeowners association to make hire a waste disposal service that provides clear instructions on how to recycle and encourages good recycling practices.

At Taunton scrap metal we are committed to making recycling scrap metal simple and convenient. We offer top dollar for unwanted scrap metal and make sure it gets properly recycled. If you want to make sure your scrap metal is recycled properly and get a good deal for your metal contact us to get a free estimate.

29, Jan, 2019

Why Scrap Metal Prices Change

Anyone in the scrap metal industry knows there is one thing that most people are interested in over anything else: prices. There are a variety of factors that drive the prices within the scrap metal market and to understand why the prices are what they are as well as ensure that you get your money’s worth, it is vital that you understand what these factors are and how they work. Beginning to understand these factors can seem like a daunting task as there are numerous things that can affect the price of scrap metal although to make it simpler one can break these factors down into two categories: worldwide factors and local factors.

Worldwide Scrap Metal Price Factors

Unlike local factors, worldwide factors for scrap metal price change affects individuals regardless of their location. The most important worldwide factor to understand is one similar to many other markets in the world which is demand. If there is a higher demand for a specific metal, then prices can go up and this can happen for a variety of reasons. These scenarios include construction, product manufacturing, and other processes that require incredible amounts of metal to complete. Just like how demand is a driving force within all markets in the world, including scrap metal, so does the product supply. There are countries who are known for stockpiling large amounts of scrap metal and at times when these stockpiles become overwhelmed, prices can inevitably drop. Although, the opposite can happen if stockpiles begin to run low.

Local Scrap Metal Price Factors

Worldwide factors are extremely influential on the scrap metal prices no matter where an individual may be. although, to fully understand how and why these scrap metal prices change one must also understand the factors that happen on a local level. Similar to worldwide actors, there are a variety of local factors that can have a massive impact on the price of scrap metal. A primary factor that individuals should consider on a local level is the cost of transporting the metal. Since metal is often quite dense and can be difficult to transport, costs for actually moving the material can be high. This can cut into the price of scrap metal in your local area.

Visit Taunton Scrap Metal For the Best Scrap Metal Prices!

Taunton Scrap Metal is proud to offer the best prices for scrap metal in the region. Conveniently located, our scrap yard can pay you top dollar for a variety of metals. Contact us today for more information about us and our available services.