Short answer: For unusual items such as old machinery, large tanks, specialist alloys or vehicles, ask general yards whether they take them, look for specialist recyclers or dealers who handle that kind of item, and describe the item with photos to several buyers, because the right buyer for an unusual item may not be the nearest yard and may even be more than happy to collect.
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Photos, dimensions and the metal type help buyers decide quickly.
Look for specialists
Some buyers deal with a particular kind of item, and pay more for it.
Ask about collection
Heavy and unusual items are usually cheaper for the buyer to collect than for you to deliver.
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