Side Hustles That Pair Perfectly with Scrap Metal Recycling

If you’re already scrapping metal, chances are you’ve got a truck, a good work ethic, and an eye for value. Why not put all that to work with add-on side hustles that can boost your income without straying far from what you’re already doing?
This section is all about side jobs and gigs that complement the scrap metal hustle—whether you're cleaning out basements, picking up appliances, or hitting flea markets on the weekend.
Here are some tried-and-true side hustles that work well for scrappers:
🔧 Truck + Scrap = Extra Cash

• Junk Removal Services – Get paid to clean out garages, sheds, and estates. You keep the scrap.
  
• Tow Campers, Trailers, or Boats – If you’ve got a truck and hitch, offer local towing services.
  
• Post-Construction Cleanup – Haul off debris from job sites and collect the scrap value.
  
  

🔁 Repair, Resell, and Reuse

• Appliance Repair & Flipping – Salvage and sell working units before scrapping the rest.
  
• Auto Parting & eBay Sales – Part out popular vehicles and scrap what’s left.
  
• Tool Refurbishing – Clean up, fix, and resell used tools for more than scrap value.

💻 Tech + Metal = $$$

• E-Waste Recycling – Laptops, phones, and printers contain valuable boards and metals.
  
• Battery Collection & Resale – Car, tool, and laptop batteries have resale and scrap value.

🛒 Sell More Than Scrap

• Flea Markets & Yard Sales – Offload good finds like tools, collectibles, and unique scrap pieces.
  
• Metal Art & DIY Projects – Upcycle scrap into signs, décor, or functional pieces for profit.

💬 Got a side hustle that fits this lifestyle?
Post your tips, tools, pricing advice, or just share what’s working for you!
Let’s help each other maximize every scrap run and turn extra effort into real income.