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Can you scrap Alloy Wheels

Yes, you can scrap alloy wheels. Alloy wheels are commonly grey because during their manufacturing paint is applied and then baked onto their surfaces. Aluminum is beneath that paint and makes up the entire rest of the alloy rim. This is one of the reasons why they are so expensive to replace if they are […]

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Can you scrap Aluminum Windows

Yes, you sure can scrap aluminum windows. Many homes today do not have 100% aluminum windows, most have PVC or vinyl windows that have a few aluminum parts on them. Older homes that have not been updated typically still have aluminum windows but a large number of them also have wood framed windows. If you […]

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Can you scrap Aluminum Foil

Yes, you can scrap aluminum foil. We toss aluminum foil into the garbage nearly everyday. Did you know that the foil in your pantry was once a 16,000 pound slab of pure aluminum at one time? Special machines are used over and over again to flatten out the aluminum until it is thin enough to […]

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Can you scrap Aluminum Baseball Bats

Yes, you can scrap them and they are a great example of aluminum. Unless you coach a team, own batting cages or work at a local school, you may not find too many aluminum bats in the garbage. Most are passed down to other children in the family or donated. Thrift stores often sell bats […]