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October 22, 2025
October

Why October is the Best Month to Scrap Metal in Richmond

Here’s the deal: You have scrap metal, and we want to pay you for it. It really is that simple.  All year, you’ve seen that pile […]
September 26, 2025
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Your Ultimate Fall Cleanup Checklist for Scrap Metal Cash

As the Richmond air begins to crisp and the leaves start to turn, that familiar fall instinct kicks in: it’s time to prepare our homes and […]
July 21, 2025

Can You Scrap Full-Time?

Most of our customers are part-time scrappers. They know how easy it is to get some extra cash at Smith Iron & Metal, so they do […]
April 30, 2025
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What Exactly Is Scrap Metal Recycling? Your Richmond Experts Explain!

Hey Richmond! Here at Smith Iron & Metal, we’ve been a part of this community since 1940 – that’s a long time! We’re proud to be […]
March 24, 2025
Make money off of spring cleaning!

Make Money off Spring Cleaning!

Spring is in the air, and that familiar itch to declutter and refresh your space is upon us! But what if you could turn that spring […]
March 3, 2025
Tariffs

Tariffs and Scrap Metal: What to Expect

At Smith Iron & Metal, Richmond’s Oldest Scrap Yard, we’re all about making scrapping easy. After all, our motto is “Get Weighed and Get Paid!” That […]
January 2, 2025
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How does Scrap Metal Recycling Work?

If you follow this blog, you’ve noticed that we spend a lot of time talking about scrapping, scrap metal prices, how to earn the most money […]
October 22, 2024
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Fall Scrapper’s Guide

Leaves are falling, but the prices for scrap Smith Iron & Metal aren’t! As fall sets in and we begin to prepare for the holidays, many […]
July 1, 2024
Get Paid This Summer

Get Paid this Summer

Summer of 2024 is in full swing here, and the heat is here to stay for a long while! If you’re looking for some extra cash […]