Spring’s the Time for a Recycling Block Party
As you have noticed, spring has sprung. That means that it is the official time of year to clean your house – and to clean out all kinds of unwanted stuff you have accumulated since, well, last spring!
And we have a suggestion for a way to not only clean out your home, but to make some money doing it and possibly do some good in your community . . .
Have a precious metal recycling block party with your neighbors
Why have a block party? Why not just haul all the stuff you want to get rid of from your home, and then call us up and ask about how we can reclaim the precious metals it contains? There is a very simple reason, which is that if you only focus on what’s in your house, chances are your recycling efforts are only going to put $100 in cash in your pocket unless you discover something unusually valuable, like your Grandma’s set of sterling silver tableware.
But when you get together with five or six or seven neighbors and agree to recycle the precious metal-bearing scrap and items you all own, the amount of money you can obtain has a way of really adding up. And if you and your neighbors can net, say, $1,000, you might be able to do some interesting things with that money. You could donate to a family that has hit tough times during the Covid-19 pandemic or make a significant contribution to a local hospital or charity. The message is, a group of concerned citizens, if they work together, can do a lot of good for other people. You could also use the money you make to add something beautiful to your neighborhood or a nearby playground.
So let’s return to the central question we posed above. Why not get together with your neighbors and have a precious metal recycling block party this spring? And here are some ideas on how to do it.
Suggestions on Holding a Community Recycling Project that Raises Significant Sums of Money
Start by having each household inventory items they would contribute. This makes a lot more sense than physically collecting items in a central location. Instead, have each household create an individual inventory, including photographs, then call Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners at 800-426-2344 and tell us what you and your neighbors have listed.
Ask neighbors to be on the lookout for these items in their homes, and to list them:
Old jewelry of all kinds – even if it only looks like costume jewelry.
Old silverware and tableware – even if doesn’t look like it is very valuable.
Old eyeglass frames – even if they are bent and scratched.
Remotes, old cellphones, and small electronic devices of all kinds – even if they aren’t working.
Computers, computer printers and other peripherals such as modems – even if nobody has used them for years.
Game consoles, stereo components – even if you don’t know exactly what they are, they still contain printed circuit boards with gold and sometimes silver too, which can be recycled.
Trophies, plaques, and commemorative items of all kinds – especially very old ones, which are more likely to be valuable gold scrap and silver scrap.
Who should you call when you and your neighbors submit their lists of recyclables, and you combine them? Easy answer! Call Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners at 800-426-2344 and tell us what you have. Using our services is much easier and more convenient than visiting a precious metal refinery near where you live, and it’s virtually certain that we will give you a bigger payout for every item we refine for you.
How do we work? You call and tell us what you have. We ask for more information, including photos if you have them. You send your items to us for testing. We issue you a report that details what your items are worth and then, if you approve, we will recycle your items and send you and your neighbors a check.
Is that simple? Yes, it is. Why not call us at 800-426-2344 to learn more?