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How to Recycle Aluminum UBC Scrap for Profit?

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Scraps Industries, Inc.
How to Recycle Aluminum UBC Scrap for Profit?

‘Used Beverage Cans’or UBC scraps are some of the most recycled packaging materials in the world. This is because they are mostly made of aluminum, which is a resilient metal that can be recycled over and over again. In fact, about 75% of aluminum ever produced is still in use today. That’s how highly recyclable this metal is. According to the experts, the major driver of the high UBC scrap recycling rate is the intrinsic value of aluminum. 

 

The aluminum UBC scrap recycling industry is a major contributor in job creation in many countries. And even in the US, many business-savvy people are making money from selling this specific type of scrap. 

 

Are you interested in getting into this potentially profitable side hustle? Then take note of these tips: 

 

Separate other scrap metal 

 

If you want to earn more money, you have to make an effort to reduce the labor cost when processing your UBC scraps. This means removing any other scrap metal that isn’t aluminum from the cans before you sell them is a time-consuming process especially if you have hundreds (even thousands) of cans to work on, but it’s worth the effort.

 

Clean and dry the cans 

 

You are also more likely to fetch better offers if you sell aluminum UBC scraps that are clean and dry. Keep in mind that sugary drinks and sodas tend to leave residues behind, and these residues quickly attract insects and rodents. This is why many recycling centers and scrap buyers refuse to accept your dirty cans. If you want to be perceived as a professional seller, it’s worth the effort to closely inspect the cans before bringing them in. Clean them and let them dry before adding them to your collection. 

 

Collect more before selling


It will be a waste of time and gas to keep on going to the scrap metal buyer every time you have a small bag of cans to sell. Wait until you have more. It’s always wiser to sell your UBC scrap when you have a bigger stash. Some people wait until they have hundreds of dollars’ worth of scrap before selling. 

 

About the Author: This is article is written by Brandon Rhine from Scraps Industries. Scrap Industries Inc. is a Virginia-based company specializing in trading and exporting various grades of metal, plastic, and paper scrap. They have been in the business for more than 25 years now, and have catered recycling needs for our clients' consumer and industrial uses in various parts of the world. Their competitive prices and high quality of service have built our global reputation as a premier scrap export company! Their qualified staff follows strict guidelines for ensuring the highest quality of products, including electric motor scrap, aluminum scrap, HDPE, LDPE, PET scrap, PMMA acrylic scrap, plastic scrap, and PU foam scrap, and more.

 

 

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