[header] How to start a metalscrap buisness [title] Know your location. [step] It is important to gain an understanding of your local area where scrap metal is likely to be dumped, as well as the quality of the metal in that location. The hot spot locations should be marked down on a notepad for future reference. 
Driving around endlessly is going to use to much fuel and waste your time, so a detailed plan of your ideal location should be studied first. [title] Go door-to-door advertising.