A vacuum cleaner consists of a variety of components, each contributing an amount of scarp to the total. The amount of scrap can vary depending on the size and type of the vacuum. In general, you can expect between 4-6 pounds of scrap, including approximately 1/3-1/2 pounds of insulated wire, 1 1/2 pounds of motor, a mere 0.2 ounces of steel, 2-3 pounds of ABS plastic, and 1 pound of assorted debris.