If you end up with a sizable quantity of scrap metal for any reason, you'll likely want to give it to a local service that specializes in scrap metal recycling. If so, you generally have two options. One approach is to load up the scrap metal and take it to the recycling service's drop-off depot, and the other option is to see if the service can visit your location to pick up the scrap metal. Many scrap metal recycling services offer free pickup, and this option is a popular choice for many people. Here are some reasons to arrange for the pickup of your scrap metal.

Minimal Time Investment

It can take a lot of time to load your scrap metal into a vehicle and drive it to the recycling service drop-off depot, especially if the depot isn't situated very close to your location. If your load of scrap metal is large enough, you might have to take multiple trips to the depot. This scenario can require a significant investment of time, which may not be ideal for you. If you're a busy contractor who has just completed a demolition job, for example, you may have more pressing matters than traveling to a recycling depot. Having the service visit you to pick up your scrap metal means that you'll have to invest minimal time in dealing with it.

Less Injury Risk

A lot of scrap metal can be very sharp along the edges. The more that you handle these pieces, the more you're at risk of sustaining an injury. For example, if you're trying to unload multiple pieces of scrap metal at a depot, and doing the work in a hurry, you might cut your hand or arm on the edge of one piece. When you arrange for the pickup of this material, you won't have to worry about injuring yourself.

More Practical

It may not be practical for you to take your scrap metal to a recycling drop-off depot. For example, if you aren't a contractor and don't have a truck, the metal might be too large to fit into your vehicle. This means that you might be thinking about cutting the metal into smaller pieces so that they fit into your trunk, which can be difficult and may not be something you enjoy doing. Additionally, there's a risk of sharp pieces of metal scratching the interior of your vehicle and causing damage. Given these reasons, it makes sense to arrange pickup from a scrap metal recycling service. 

For more information about scrap metal recycling pick-up services, contact a local company.