Copper, Aluminum, Brass, or Steel: Which Scrap Metal Pays the Most?
Copper, aluminum, brass, and steel don’t pay the same, and mixing them together at the scale costs you money. C4S Recycling breaks down which scrap metal pays the most, how contamination and mixed loads lower your payout, and why a quick magnet test before you load the truck can mean a better check at our Chula Vista yard.
Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metal: A Quick Guide for First-Time Scrappers
C4S Recycling buys both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from homeowners and contractors across El Cajon, East County, and the rest of Southern California, 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.