Ask about light iron or "shred" for all of your lightweight sheet metal. (I like to clear that stuff out first since its cheap and takes up a lot of room)
Ask about #1 prepared steel for your heavy parts. Generally metals that are 1/4" thick or more fall in this category.
For your equipment and machinery I would try to re-sell them first. I, for one, would looooove a big old lathe in my shop. You may get vehicle price for the forklift. If it's electric definitely remove the battery first.
Also look for easily removable copper, brass and aluminum from everything. The more you process the more you make, but don't forget to factor in your time. Non-ferrous metals will generally net you much more than ferrous (per lb that is)
HTH
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