Question on Metal Framing Used for Walls

[Recyclersteve]

I've got a question for you recyclers out there. I will sometimes see small office buildings being remodeled and find a bunch of metal framing that was formerly used in the inner walls of the building, but has been placed in a dumpster outside. Is this framing made of steel or aluminum? If it is aluminum, then what type do you think it is and what do they pay in your area for it? I have a feeling that it is going to be hard to get enough in the back of an SUV or small truck to make much money. I'm thinking it might not be worth the time to even pick it up. Please advise. Thanks.

[dakota1955]

the stuff I worked with was a light gauge steel

[natsb88]

Very thin steel.

[messymessy]

It's steel, but you could still give it a shot. It's not solid like a typical wood stud. It's a "c" with three very thin walls. Fold the two small sides onto the big side and smash them down. This will make it take up much less space and you could haul more at a time. Might be worth it.

[Recyclersteve]

I appreciate the responses. I won't take a load of this stuff by itself and will wait til I get some copper or aluminum to make a little more money.