
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Although we can't anticipate every question you may have, below is a list of the most commonly asked questions. Just click on the question to view its answer.
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DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
What is required to sell scrap to D&W Salvage, Inc.?
Due to an increase in scrap metal theft, legislation was enacted that affected scrap metal buyers and sellers throughout the state of Michigan. The Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (Act 429 of 2008) initially went into effect on April 1, 2009, and was amended on July 1, 2014. To be in compliance with this legislation, D&W Salvage, Inc. requires from our valued customers:
What method of payment do you use?
All payments from D&W Salvage are made via check.
Can someone else bring in my scrap for me?
Unless we are told otherwise, a check is made payable to the person who is actually in the yard and selling the scrap. In order for the check to be made payable to someone other than the actual seller:
Do I need to sort my scrap?
D&W Salvage will purchase your scrap iron and metals whether they are sorted or not. Sorting your scrap is more work, but it will generate more revenue for you. HOWEVER, if your material is NOT sorted, you will be paid sheet metal/tin price for the entire load.
How often are scrap prices changed?
Scrap metal prices fluctuate depending on supply, demand, and even world events. As a result, prices can change freqently. Generally, prices change once a month, by the 10th day of the month; however, there are occasions when prices are changed more frequently. The date of the most recent price change is always noted at the bottom of the pricing page.
Do you pick up scrap iron and metal?
D&W Salvage does not provide pick-up services for vehicles, farm equipment, or small loads of scrap; however, if you are a commercial, industrial, or farm-agricultural producer of LARGE quantities of scrap iron and metal, we at D&W do offer roll-off container services.
Do you sell auto parts or other pieces of metal?
No. Due to liability concerns, we DO NOT sell metal or auto parts.
Will my scrap fit on your scale?
D&W has a large state-certified platform scale available for use. It is 80 feet long and 10 feet wide.
How is large equipment or other heavy scrap off-loaded?
D&W Salvage is equipped with payloaders, material handlers, and forklifts to handle large & oversized items. As a convenience to our customers, assistance with off-loading will be provided for large & oversized items ONLY.
I've sorted out multiple items, but I only have one vehicle. Do I need to make multiple trips to sell my scrap, or can I bring all my items in at one time?
If you've sorted out and 'cleaned' your scap, you can most definitely bring it all in on one load--no need to make multiple trips. You just need to keep it sorted while it is on your vehicle. Some great ways to do this are:
Are the prices on your website current/accurate/up-to-date?
Yes. As soon as the pricing changes at our yard, we update our website to reflect those changes. The date of the last/most recent price change is always listed at the bottom of the pricing page.
Will you unload my scrap material for me?
As a general rule, we at D&W expect you to unload your own material--after all, you were able to load it at home, so we expect you will be able to unload it here as well.
POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
What is required to sell scrap to D&W Salvage, Inc.?
Due to an increase in scrap metal theft, legislation was enacted that affected scrap metal buyers and sellers throughout the state of Michigan. The Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (Act 429 of 2008) initially went into effect on April 1, 2009, and was amended on July 1, 2014. To be in compliance with this legislation, D&W Salvage, Inc. requires from our valued customers:
What method of payment do you use?
All payments from D&W Salvage are made via check.
Can someone else bring in my scrap for me?
Unless we are told otherwise, a check is made payable to the person who is actually in the yard and selling the scrap. In order for the check to be made payable to someone other than the actual seller:
Do I need to sort my scrap?
D&W Salvage will purchase your scrap iron and metals whether they are sorted or not. Sorting your scrap is more work, but it will generate more revenue for you. HOWEVER, if your material is NOT sorted, you will be paid sheet metal/tin price for the entire load.
How often are scrap prices changed?
Scrap metal prices fluctuate depending on supply, demand, and even world events. As a result, prices can change freqently. Generally, prices change once a month, by the 10th day of the month; however, there are occasions when prices are changed more frequently. The date of the most recent price change is always noted at the bottom of the pricing page.
Do you pick up scrap iron and metal?
D&W Salvage does not provide pick-up services for vehicles, farm equipment, or small loads of scrap; however, if you are a commercial, industrial, or farm-agricultural producer of LARGE quantities of scrap iron and metal, we at D&W do offer roll-off container services.
Do you sell auto parts or other pieces of metal?
No. Due to liability concerns, we DO NOT sell metal or auto parts.
Will my scrap fit on your scale?
D&W has a large state-certified platform scale available for use. It is 80 feet long and 10 feet wide.
How is large equipment or other heavy scrap off-loaded?
D&W Salvage is equipped with payloaders, material handlers, and forklifts to handle large & oversized items. As a convenience to our customers, assistance with off-loading will be provided for large & oversized items ONLY.
I've sorted out multiple items, but I only have one vehicle. Do I need to make multiple trips to sell my scrap, or can I bring all my items in at one time?
If you've sorted out and 'cleaned' your scap, you can most definitely bring it all in on one load--no need to make multiple trips. You just need to keep it sorted while it is on your vehicle. Some great ways to do this are:
Are the prices on your website current/accurate/up-to-date?
Yes. As soon as the pricing changes at our yard, we update our website to reflect those changes. The date of the last/most recent price change is always listed at the bottom of the pricing page.
Will you unload my scrap material for me?
As a general rule, we at D&W expect you to unload your own material--after all, you were able to load it at home, so we expect you will be able to unload it here as well.
WEIGHT
How many pounds are in a net ton?
There are 2,000 pounds in a net ton.
How much does the average battery weigh?
The average car battery weighs about 35 pounds.
Is there a minimum or maximum weight that you will purchase?
Here at D&W Salvage, there is a 10-pound minimum weight requirement. There is no maximum.
How much does a car weigh?
The weight of a vehicle can vary, depending on size, the materials it is constructed out of, and whether or not it has its engine, seats, or other various parts intact.
VEHICLES
What is required to sell scrap to D&W Salvage, Inc.?
Due to an increase in scrap metal theft, legislation was enacted that affected scrap metal buyers and sellers throughout the state of Michigan. The Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (Act 429 of 2008) initially went into effect on April 1, 2009, and was amended on July 1, 2014. To be in compliance with this legislation, D&W Salvage, Inc. requires from our valued customers:
What method of payment do you use?
All payments from D&W Salvage are made via check.
Can someone else bring in my scrap for me?
Unless we are told otherwise, a check is made payable to the person who is actually in the yard and selling the scrap. In order for the check to be made payable to someone other than the actual seller:
Do I need to sort my scrap?
D&W Salvage will purchase your scrap iron and metals whether they are sorted or not. Sorting your scrap is more work, but it will generate more revenue for you. HOWEVER, if your material is NOT sorted, you will be paid sheet metal/tin price for the entire load.
How often are scrap prices changed?
Scrap metal prices fluctuate depending on supply, demand, and even world events. As a result, prices can change freqently. Generally, prices change once a month, by the 10th day of the month; however, there are occasions when prices are changed more frequently. The date of the most recent price change is always noted at the bottom of the pricing page.
Do you pick up scrap iron and metal?
D&W Salvage does not provide pick-up services for vehicles, farm equipment, or small loads of scrap; however, if you are a commercial, industrial, or farm-agricultural producer of LARGE quantities of scrap iron and metal, we at D&W do offer roll-off container services.
Do you sell auto parts or other pieces of metal?
No. Due to liability concerns, we DO NOT sell metal or auto parts.
Will my scrap fit on your scale?
D&W has a large state-certified platform scale available for use. It is 80 feet long and 10 feet wide.
How is large equipment or other heavy scrap off-loaded?
D&W Salvage is equipped with payloaders, material handlers, and forklifts to handle large & oversized items. As a convenience to our customers, assistance with off-loading will be provided for large & oversized items ONLY.
I've sorted out multiple items, but I only have one vehicle. Do I need to make multiple trips to sell my scrap, or can I bring all my items in at one time?
If you've sorted out and 'cleaned' your scap, you can most definitely bring it all in on one load--no need to make multiple trips. You just need to keep it sorted while it is on your vehicle. Some great ways to do this are:
Are the prices on your website current/accurate/up-to-date?
Yes. As soon as the pricing changes at our yard, we update our website to reflect those changes. The date of the last/most recent price change is always listed at the bottom of the pricing page.
Will you unload my scrap material for me?
As a general rule, we at D&W expect you to unload your own material--after all, you were able to load it at home, so we expect you will be able to unload it here as well.
WHAT WE WILL OR WILL NOT BUY
Do I need the title to sell my vehicle for scrap?
Yes. A title is required in order for us to accept any scrap vehicle.
Does my vehicle have to be complete?
No. If you choose to keep the motor because you need it for parts, you want the seats for a 'man cave', or you want to remove various components and sell them to us separately, that is perfectly fine. All we ask is that you remove these items BEFORE you arrive in our yard.
How much does my car weigh?
The weight of a vehicle can vary, depending on size, the materials it is constructed out of, and whether or not it has its engine, seats, or other various parts intact.
Is the weight listed on the title the weight of my vehicle?
In most instances, the Secretary of State lists weight categories or classes on titles, as opposed to the actual weight of the vehicle.
Can I just pay you to keep the tires from my vehicle?
No. Due to environmental concerns about tires becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes and all kinds of bacteria, we will not keep your tires. Additionally, shipping tires to a proper tire disposal site is cost-prohibitive. If you bring a vehicle with tires on it, we leave the responsibility on you to find a way to also get rid of those tires.
What do I do with the tires on my vehicle?
The tires are the only part of your vehicle that we do not accept. However, we do realize that in order to load your vehicle on a trailer or to tow it here, you need to leave the tires on. For that reason, you have one of two options if you bring in a vehicle with tires:
What if there is still a loan/lein on my scrap vehicle?
If there is still a loan or lein on your vehicle, we cannot accept it as scrap. In order for us to purchase the vehicle from you, you will first need to do one of two things:
Can you pick up my vehicle so I can remove the ________? (insert any part name here)
We will not, under ANY circumstances, lift up vehicles or flip over vehicles in order to allow you to remove various parts, nor will we remove the parts for you. Allowing customers to remove parts from underneath lifted or flipped vehicles is a serious safety hazard. Not only that, but our employees are getting paid to process metal, not remove parts. For this reason, please remove any parts that you are planning on keeping BEFORE you get to our yard.
My vehicle runs perfectly fine. Is it worth more?
D&W Salvage is not a 'parts yard'. We do not re-sell automobiles or the parts from them. Because of this, there is no extra value to a vehicle that runs, is in pristine condition, or has just received a new part or component. All vehicles and their parts are just scrap metal to us--regardless of whether they run or not.
Do I have to remove the gas tank/fluids from my vehicle?
No. Removing fluids from your vehicle is not necessary. We have a safe and environmentally friendly way of draining the fluids out of each vehicle as they are processed.
What if I Cannot Find the Title to my Vehicle?
The simple answer is to keep looking. Oftentimes misplaced titles can be found with relatives or other family members, in glove boxes, safes, lockboxes, and even underwear drawers.
There is a sticker attached to my vehicle that lists weights. Is this the weight of my vehicle?
It quite possibly could be. However, we are unsure if the printed weight is just the frame weight, the body weight, or the weight of the vehicle in its entirety. For that reason, the only way to tell the exact weight of your vehicle is to weigh it across our scales.
What happens to my vehicle after it arrives at D&W?
All vehicles that arrive at D&W Salvage, Inc. go through the following process:
CONTAINERS
How many pounds are in a net ton?
There are 2,000 pounds in a net ton.
How much does the average battery weigh?
The average car battery weighs about 35 pounds.
Is there a minimum or maximum weight that you will purchase?
Here at D&W Salvage, there is a 10-pound minimum weight requirement. There is no maximum.
How much does a car weigh?
The weight of a vehicle can vary, depending on size, the materials it is constructed out of, and whether or not it has its engine, seats, or other various parts intact.