Originally Posted by
T-Mar
I don't know about Seattle but in a lot of communities you can bypass the recycling program and take metals straight to the scrap dealer where they will pay you a set fee per unit weight based on the type of metal and its grade.
We have a couple of scrap yards in my area. I once bought two bikes from a guy, one an Atala Grand Prix frame for $20. It had severe front end damage, but easily that much in parts hanging from it. Sold a Campy cable guide off of it for $20, among other things. I actually came out ahead on that one after I took it to the scrap yard.