Though it's not as popular as it once was, scrap metal is still a great way to make money by recycling. While it might be difficult to accumulate enough to make a large profit, you can still make money if you happen to come across some valuable scrap metal. First you have to find a scrap yard. Click here to locate a scrap metal yard near you. See if a magnet sticks to your metal. If it does, you have a ferrous metal like steel or iron. These metals are less valuable, but scrap yards will still accept them. If it doesn't, you have a non-ferrous metal like copper or aluminum. These are more valuable. Copper is the most valuable scrap metal. It is usually found in plumbing pipes and electrical wiring. Brass is the second most valuable scrap metal. You can find it in keys, door handles, and lighting fixtures. People who work in the construction business usually find scrap metal easily. Electricians and plumbers also may come across scrap metal in their professions. If you don't work in one of these fields, see if you can find someone who does. They may not want to go through the trouble of bringing their metal to the scrap yard and be willing to give it to you. It is actually illegal to throw these items in the garbage because they contain toxic elements. If you have to recycle your old phone when you get a new one anyway, you might as well make money off it! There are several websites like Gazelle that specialize in buying old electronics. Even if your phone or calculator is broken, these sites will usually still take them. Visit one of these sites to get a quote for your old electronics. Instead of throwing out old clothes, you can sell them for cash. If there is a secondhand store nearby, you can pack up your clothes and take them there. Otherwise, click here for a list of websites that will buy your old clothes. Many people make their own wine at home, and they need empty bottles to store it. It would be cheaper to buy an empty bottle online than buying a full bottle at the store. Try taking this route to make some easy money without much effort. Biodiesel fuel is becoming a more popular energy source. Buyers take used cooking oil and refine it to power their homes. Do a quick internet search to see if someone near you is willing to buy used cooking oil. Sites like Usedoil.org specialize in collecting cooking oil. You can also check Craigslist, since smaller buyers may post ads there. Tennis balls contain a lot of rubber, which can be reused. The company Rebounces manufactures new tennis balls from recycled ones. You'll need to collect a lot of tennis balls before making a decent profit, but if you live near a park or tennis club, you probably find them all the time.

Summary: Make money by turning in scrap metal. Sell your old phones and calculators. Sell your old clothes. Place empty wine bottles and corks on eBay. Sell your used cooking oil. Recycle used tennis balls.

Clear away any dust or dirt that's gotten lodged in between the sole and the bottom of your shoe. After cleaning your shoe, let it dry completely. If there's old glue from the sole stuck to the bottom of your shoe, dip the rag in acetone nail polish remover and scrub at the glue until it comes off. Use a coarse sandpaper that's between 40-60 grit. The scratches will give the shoe repair glue something to stick to. Apply the glue with a 1 centimetre (0.39in) round paint brush. Paint the glue on with the brush so there's an even layer over the whole top surface of the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe. You can find shoe repair glue online or at your local shoe store. Read the label on your shoe repair glue for specific application instructions. Some shoe repair glues require you to let them dry for 5-10 minutes after you apply them. Turn your shoe upside down and hit the hammer down onto the area of the sole you're attaching. Hit the bottom of the sole several times with the hammer, moving the hammer slightly each time so you get the entire section of the sole you're reattaching. Use more than 1 clamp if you're reattaching a large section of the sole. Attach the clamp to your shoe so one end is pressing down on the top of your shoe and the other end is pressing up on the bottom of the sole. Check to see if the sole is completely glued to the bottom of your shoe by gently pulling at the edges of the sole with your fingers. If the sole doesn't budge, your shoe is fixed and ready to wear.
Summary: Wipe down the bottom of your shoe and the loose sole with a wet rag. Scratch the loose sole and the bottom of your shoe with sandpaper. Apply shoe repair glue to the loose sole and the exposed bottom of your shoe. Press the sole into the bottom of your shoe and hammer it into place. Use a clamp to hold the sole in place for 24 hours. Remove the clamp from your shoe after 24 hours.