When most people think about recycling, they imagine soda cans or plastic bottles. But the reality is this: many workers, businesses, and job sites in Mesa handle recyclable materials every single day β and most are missing the opportunity to turn that material into cash. π°
In this guide, we explore:
- π·ββοΈ The professions and industries that generate valuable recyclables
- π Where materials pile up and get ignored
- π§ How Clean The Planet Recycling LLC can be your local solution for drop-off or bulk scrap sales
Letβs unlock the hidden value in your everyday work.

π§ Professions That Generate Recyclable Materials
If you work in any of these fields, you likely handle high-value materials every week:
π§βπ§ Electricians
- Copper wires (bare bright, insulated)
- Brass connectors
- Electric motor parts
πΏ Plumbers
- Copper pipes
- Brass fixtures and valves
- Water heaters (steel casing)

ποΈ Construction Workers & Contractors
- Rebar
- Steel beams
- Aluminum frames and siding
- Metal window trims
π Junk Removal Crews
- Household appliances (microwaves, washers, dryers)
- Bed frames, shelves, racks
- Scrap metal furniture
π§° HVAC Technicians
- Air conditioners (aluminum/copper coils)
- Radiators
- Metal ducts
π οΈ Mechanics & Auto Shops
- Steel wheels
- Car batteries
- Radiators
- Brake rotors and drums
π Roofers
- Aluminum gutters and flashing
- Scrap nails and fasteners
π§Ή Cleaning Crews & Home Organizers
- Abandoned electronics
- Metal racks, fans, and broken fixtures
If you or your crew work with tools and materials, chances are you’re discarding something we can help you get paid for.

π’ Businesses That Often Overlook Scrap Value
You donβt have to be in construction to recycle. Businesses that regularly have recyclable materials include:
- π¬ Property management companies (leftover appliances, tenant cleanouts)
- π‘ Real estate agents (homes being flipped or cleaned out)
- π’ Office parks and commercial cleanouts (chairs, cabinets, metal desks)
- π« Schools (metal chairs, lockers, old HVAC units)
- π Retail stores (metal shelving, signage, carts)
- π οΈ Hardware stores (returns, damaged items)
If itβs metal, battery-based, or wire-related, it probably has value.

π Where Can All These People Sell Their Scrap in Mesa?
The answer: Clean The Planet Recycling LLC
- π 1112 W Birchwood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
- π WhatsApp/Call: +1 (480) 361-1863
- π MonβFri: 8:00 AM β 5:00 PM
- π Sat: 8:00 AM β 3:00 PM | Sun: Closed
Why It Works for Working People:
- β Walk-ins welcome β no scheduling required
- β Truck-friendly yard and fast unloading help
- β Bilingual staff (English/Spanish)
- β Cash or Zelle payments on the spot
- β Honest, visible weighing process

π§ Ideas to Source Materials (Legally and Easily)
Want to turn your side job into a side hustle? Try these ideas:
1οΈβ£ Ask clients if theyβre throwing anything away
Contractors and techs are often in homes or job sites where materials are going to waste. Ask if you can take them and recycle.
2οΈβ£ Offer a βclean outβ option
When you remove an appliance or component, offer to dispose of it properly β then bring it to the yard.
3οΈβ£ Partner with other trades
Know a roofer or demo crew? Ask them to save scrap for you in exchange for a cut or trade.
4οΈβ£ Keep bins in your van or trailer
Separate materials by type so theyβre ready to recycle β and easier to get top value.
π¬ Real-World Examples
βAs an electrician, I used to toss leftover wire. Now I bring it in weekly and it pays for my gas.β
βWeβre a small junk removal company. Clean The Planet has helped us turn debris into dollars.β
βI just started asking clients if I could take old microwaves. Easy drop-off and fast cash.β

π Final Thought: Itβs Not Just Scrap β Itβs Your Profit
If you or your crew handle materials regularly, you might be missing a stream of income that adds up over time. Clean The Planet Recycling helps professionals across Mesa turn leftover job site materials into consistent revenue.
π Visit: RecyclersMesa.com
π² Send a message to check what they accept or ask for drop-off tips
β»οΈ Trade smart. Recycle easy. Earn more in Mesa.