Scrap Metal Recycling Methods

Scrap metal hardness test: copper

Los Angeles Area Scrap Metal Hardness Test Scrap metal recycling centers in Los Angeles–including TM Scrap Metals in the Burbank area—use different tools or methods to identify particular metals.  In a previous scrap metal post we discussed using a magnet to differentiate between ferrous and nonferrous metals but that only goes so far. Let’s say […]

Scrap Metal Recycling Tools: The Humble Magnet

Los Angeles recycling center magnet

Inside a Burbank Recycling Center Scrap metal recycling centers use various tools to determine what kind of metals have been delivered to them. One of the most basic tools is a magnet. A magnet can be used to determine whether the metal is ferrous or nonferrous. Ferris metals include things like iron or steel. These […]

Copper Recycling in Los Angeles

Scrap metal recycling Los Angeles: copper

Burbank/Sun Valley’s TM Scrap Metals Pays Top Dollar Copper recycling in Los Angeles has gotten a lot of attention in recent years due to the fact that copper is one of the higher-paying scrap metals. Indeed we got to the point where people were actually stealing copper pipes to be able to take them to […]

Burbank Scrap Metal Recycling

Scrap metal recycling Los Angeles: pipes

The Ins and Outs of Scrap Metal in the Los Angeles Area Scrap metal recycling is not the most glamorous or well-known business in Burbank, California. Many Los Angeles residents may not even give it a second thought. However, you may want to look into your local scrap metal recycling facility because you may be […]