Near me, microwaves are taken without a problem. Inside each microwave is one giant transformer that can be sold for copper breakage or motor price. There is also a small amount of industrial grade wire. You may want to experiment with cutting these out and selling them. If you come across a large number of microwaves, it WILL be worth it!
Also to keep in mind: every microwave has a magnetron. Magnetrons are the microwave generating devices inside of microwave ovens, and they are made of a copper core and have several magnets. There is a small market for used magnetrons, but they are sold on Ebay and possibly at repair shops near your scrap yard. "
So that thing on the top right is a "magnetron". The thing on the bottom is a lead motor core, and the thing on the left is a motor that runs the rotating tray on the inside of the microwave. You should be able to argue motor price for all three of them as is at your local scrap yard.
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