What to do Before you Enter a Scrap Metal Yard

 Prior to a trip to the scrap metal yard there are a few tips that might make your visit a bit more easier. Here are 3 helpful hints to get you in and out of our scrap metal yards and on your merry way. 

1. Separate your scrap metal, if you can. Segregating your different metals will save time. Lines to the weight scale can get long but if you have your metals separated prior then you are definitely one step ahead of the game. Brass in one bucket, copper in another, aluminum on one side of the truck and your heavy steel on the other. Again, if it’s your first time to the yard and you are totally clueless, no worries mon- we’ll work with you. Just ask and we’ll let you know what’s what so the next time you are prepared.

2.  Upon entering the yard look for signs for the large scale. These signs will direct you where to go. Be sure to look for signs that say ‘ENTER SCALE HERE’ or ‘LARGE SCALE HERE’ or ‘TRUCK SCALE’. Our operators will direct you where to go once you are on the scale. If you are still unsure of  where you are don’t be afraid to flag us down, we’re here to help.

3. Don’t leave home without your driver’s license or I.D. card and be sure to have it out and ready before you go to the CASH window. Metal theft is alive and rampant so State Law requires us to scan your driver’s license or I.D. card, but you only have to do this once. After that you will be given a customer I.D.# and ask about our handy dandy key tags! Keep them on your keychain and you’ll never have to remember your customer I.D. number again!

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Still have questions? Don’t be afraid to drop us a line at #860-848-3366 or contact us.