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Scrap Metal Prices in El Cajon: How They’re Set and How to Get the Best Payout

Scrap Metal Prices in El Cajon: How They’re Set and How to Get the Best Payout

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C4S Recycling buys scrap metal from homeowners and contractors across El Cajon and East County, and prices on copper, aluminum, brass, and steel shift with the broader metals market more often than most sellers realize. This guide breaks down how those prices actually get set, what changes the number you’re quoted at the scale, and the simple prep steps that get you a better payout on your next visit.

Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metal: A Quick Guide for First-Time Scrappers

Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metal: A Quick Guide for First-Time Scrappers

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C4S Recycling buys both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from homeowners and contractors across El Cajon and East County, and knowing the difference before you arrive changes what you get paid. This guide explains what makes a metal ferrous or non-ferrous, a simple magnet test you can run at home, common examples of each around the house and job site, and why sorting your load first leads to a better price at the scale.