Short answer: Metal is one of the few recycling streams that usually pays, because buyers value it by weight, whereas glass, plastics, mixed waste and some e-waste often cost money or are only accepted free at designated points, so separating metal from the rest, and selling it when you have a worthwhile amount, helps offset the cost of dealing with other waste.
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Scrap metal has real value, so it is worth collecting separately.
Others vary
Many other materials are accepted free through council or take-back schemes, and some cost money to dispose of.
Separate to benefit
Keeping valuable metal out of general waste lets you capture its value.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade pays for metal by weight, which turns part of your waste into income.
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