The United States recycles 150 million metric tons of scrap materials annually, including 85 million tons of iron and steel, 5.5 million tons of aluminum, 1.8 million tons of copper, 2 million tons of stainless steel, 1.2 million tons of lead and 420,000 tons of zinc, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).

Tips for Recycling Metals: There are several businesses in the area that will offer you money in exchange for your metals. Call in advance to see if the business pays cash for metals.

Select a material to find more information and to see where it may be recycled in the area: