Quote Originally Posted by Instaed View Post
I am basically making 3 piles: Steel, aluminum (I clean) and a little bit of copper and brass.

I put the steel beams together with the axles, water heaters and stoves. I get .12c per lb. Should I be separating it further?

What is the typical price for automotive batteries?
My yard pays 9.5 cents for appliances and 11.5 cents for heavy steel. See if your yard pays different on appliances versus heavy steel.

If it's worth it to you separate the appliances from the axles and I-beams. Have you stripped every last thing from the appliances? Brass, copper, wiring, elements, etc.