Turn Your Old Christmas Lights into Cash
Do you have unused or broken Christmas lights lying around? Don’t toss them in the trash! They’re filled with valuable materials that can be recycled for cash.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to recycle your old Christmas lights with Inland Steel Products and get paid for your scrap metal.
Common Metals Found in Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are more than just holiday decor – they’re a hidden source of valuable recyclable metals. Here’s what to look for:
- Copper Wiring: The most valuable part of Christmas lights is the copper wiring inside the cords. Copper is highly sought after in the recycling industry because it can be reused indefinitely without losing its quality.
- Metal Bulb Bases: Many Christmas light bulbs have aluminum bases, which are also recyclable and adds to the overall value of your scrap metal.
Why Recycle Your Christmas Lights?
Recycling your old holiday lights is a smart and eco-friendly choice. Here’s why:
- Reduce Waste: Each year, millions of Christmas lights are discarded, taking up space in landfills where they contribute to environmental pollution. By recycling these items, you’re helping reduce waste and keep valuable materials like copper and aluminum in circulation.
- Conserve Resources: Recycling metals like copper and aluminum uses up to 95% less energy compared to mining new materials from ore. This massive energy saving helps conserve natural resources and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- Earn Cash: The copper and metal components in Christmas lights are valuable. Bring them to Inland Steel Products and get paid for your scrap metal.
Recycle With Inland Steel Products
Inland Steel Products accepts a wide range of scrap metal, from insulated wire to aluminum and copper. You can bundle your old lights with other household scrap items to make the most of your trip and turn even more waste into cash.
Our drop-off process is simple and efficient, ensuring a hassle-free experience in just three easy steps:
- Drive Up and Weigh In: Bring your scrap metal including Christmas lights to one of our facilities in Saskatoon, Regina, Lloydminster, Swift Current, Bonnyville, or Calgary. Drive onto our vehicle weight scale for an initial measurement.
- Unload Your Scrap: Unload your materials, and we’ll weigh your vehicle again to determine the weight of your scrap.
- Get Paid on the Spot: Choose between cash or cheque. It’s as easy as that!
With competitive prices, fast service, and friendly staff, Inland Steel Products makes recycling your household scrap metal, convenient and rewarding.
RECYCLE YOUR SCRAP METAL FOR CASH
If you have scrap metal you’d like to recycle for cash contact our team today! We are open Monday to Friday and have six locations across Western Canada with convenient drive-in and drop-off facilities.
