4 Metal Recycling Tips for the Frugal Salvager, Earn More
Updated on August 24, 2022 I learned the art of frugality from a Depression Era survivor. Join me in learning how to live on less. Save money, have fun, and be secure. Want to earn more from your scrap metal and recycling hobby? Here are four helpful tips. Do you like to recycle metal materials to do your part for the environment and make some extra cash? I know I do. The more I dig into this fun and rewarding hobby, the more I learn about how to do it in ways that reduce waste and maximize profit. Here are some tips on how you can do the same. A box of 10 trash bags gets me at least 40 loads. 1. Reuse Your Plastic Bags One of the easiest ways to transport your plastic bottles and aluminum cans is with plastic trash bags, but those cost money. I've discovered, however, that there are ways to reuse them. Those of you familiar with plastic tie bags probably know that the plastic pulls stretch enough that even tying a bow can result in a knot that's nearly impossible to untie...