Which Option Saves Your Business Money?
Your business creates waste. That's just reality. But here's what most people don't know: how you handle that waste can put money in your pocket instead of taking it out.
Picture this scenario. You run a tire shop in Sacramento. Old aluminum rims are piling up behind your building. You call a junk removal company. They quote $400 to haul everything away.
Or you could call Willis Recycling. We show up, weigh those same rims, and hand you a check for $600.
Same rims. Same day. Different choice. $1,000 swing in your favor.
What's the Real Difference?
Junk removal companies are in the disposal business. You pay them to make your stuff disappear. They charge $150 to $500 per load and drive away with your materials.
Mobile recycling services are in the value recovery business. We look at your materials and see what they're actually worth. Instead of charging you, we often pay you.
It's like the difference between throwing away a $20 bill and cashing it at the bank.
When Junk Removal Makes Sense
Don't get me wrong. Sometimes junk removal is the right call. Like when you have:
Mixed office furniture and carpeting
Contaminated materials that can't be recycled
Small amounts of various items
Tight deadlines where speed trumps money
A recent office renovation we heard about had broken desks, old carpeting, and random electronics. The business owner chose junk removal because sorting wasn't worth the time investment.
When Mobile Recycling Service Pays
Mobile recycling shines when you have materials with real value:
Metals that pay well:
Clean copper wire: $3.48 to $3.66 per pound
Aluminum (like those tire rims): $0.53 to $0.73 per pound
Red brass fittings: $2.68 per pound
Yellow brass: $1.90 per pound
Steel: $0.05 to $0.15 per pound
Large quantities: More materials mean better pricing and higher payouts
Regular generation: Ongoing pickups create steady income streams
Real Example from Sacramento
Last month, a local contractor called us about a job site cleanup. He had roughly 1,800 pounds of mixed metals from a commercial renovation.
His options looked like this:
Junk removal quote: $350 to haul it away
Willis Recycling payout: $1,890 for the same materials
The breakdown: 400 pounds of copper wire, 900 pounds of aluminum, and 500 pounds of steel. After weighing and sorting on-site, the contractor walked away with nearly $2,000 instead of a $350 bill.
That's real money. Not a hypothetical scenario.
California Compliance Made Simple
Running a business in California means following recycling rules. AB 341 requires businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly to recycle. AB 1826 adds organic waste requirements for businesses generating 2+ cubic yards weekly.
Working with a mobile recycling service helps you:
Meet state requirements easily
Get documentation for compliance reporting
Reduce your carbon footprint
Turn compliance into profit
We handle the paperwork. You get the revenue.
How Mobile Recycling Service Actually Works
The process is straightforward:
Step 1: Call for an assessment
Step 2: We evaluate your materials on-site
Step 3: Our team sorts everything by type and grade
Step 4: We weigh materials using certified scales
Step 5: You get paid immediately
Step 6: We provide detailed receipts for your records
No contracts. No minimums. No complicated procedures.
Which Choice Makes Sense for You?
Ask yourself:
Do I regularly deal with the same materials?
Are most of my materials metal, cardboard, or other recyclables?
Would ongoing pickup service benefit my operation?
Do I need to meet California recycling requirements?
Yes answers point toward mobile recycling.
Who Benefits Most?
These Sacramento-area businesses see the biggest advantages:
Construction contractors - Steady scrap metal and wire from job sites
Tire shops - Aluminum rims and steel components pile up fast
Hospitals - Medical equipment contains valuable metals
Grocery stores - Cardboard bales and metal fixtures
Manufacturing - Production waste and old equipment
Environmental Impact
Recycling creates real environmental benefits beyond the financial rewards.
Aluminum recycling saves 95% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum from raw materials. Copper recycling cuts down on mining operations. Steel recycling reduces the need for new ore extraction.
Your business becomes part of the solution while making money.
Ready to See What Your Materials Are Worth?
Willis Recycling offers free evaluations for Sacramento businesses. We've been turning waste into revenue for local companies since 2017.
Whether you're dealing with a one-time cleanout or regular pickups, we handle projects of all sizes. From small contractor jobs to major hospital equipment removal.
Contact Willis Recycling at (916) 271-2691 or visit our website to schedule your free evaluation. Let's see how much your "waste" is actually worth.
Willis Recycling is based out of the greater Sacramento area and serves all of California with mobile scrap metal pickup, cardboard baling, and comprehensive recycling solutions. Our ecosystem approach helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint while generating additional revenue from recyclable materials.
Sources:
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
MetalRecap.com - Daily Updated Scrap Metal Prices
Assembly Bills 341 & 1826 - California Commercial Recycling Requirements
