Top Benefits of Scrap Metal Recycling

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A significant amount of ferrous metal found in appliances is recycled and used for different items. You can melt and reuse metal several times without altering its properties. Recycled metal is used in things people use every day, like soda cans and vehicle engines. Here's a breakdown of the top benefits of scrap metal recycling. Reducing Emissions Scrap metal recycling uses less energy and is more efficient than refining raw materials using conventional mining processes.

20 July 2020

Tips for turning your backyard equipment into scrap metal

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When working on your backyard, you may rely on lawnmowers, rakes, reapers, ploughing engines and other similar machinery to get the job done. And when such tools become old and damaged, you can get value for them by turning them into scrap metal. Indeed, many farmers and property owners may think that an old lawn mower is a nuisance that takes up space in the barn. However, these machines contain valuable scrap metal components that you can sell for some money back in your pocket.

22 July 2019

Benefits of Plastic Pallets over Wooden Pallets

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Plastic Pallets offer various benefits over wooden pallets for a range of applications, from storing and moving products within any facility, to recycling them in closed hoop distribution systems. They are also used in fulfilling multiple roles such as displaying products in showrooms and stores after they are delivered on the plastic pallets. They are Easier To Transport Thanks to their lightweight nature, plastic pallets are easier to transport and therefore, you won't have to incur a lot of handling and shipping costs like you would with wooden pallets.

29 December 2016

The Hidden Value of Your Scrap Metal: A Quickfire Guide

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Everyone knows that they should recycle: environmental consciousness is at an all-time high, and yet it can still seem like a chore when it comes time to dispose of your old goods. In addition to the hassle of finding out what goes where, some manufacturers may actually charge you for recycling certain electrical goods such as printers and copiers. You may be surprised to learn, then, that many of the items you may be tempted to take along to the local rubbish dump might actually be worth a few dollars in your pocket: good for you, and good for the environment.

19 May 2016

Four Fun and Easy Scrap Metal Repurposing Projects to Do With Your Kid

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Scrap metal is super useful. You can sell it to a scrap metal recycling center, you can melt it into metal ingots for crafting projects or you can repurpose metal into fun objects. Have a kid who loves to craft? Then, grab some old metal and try one of these fun and easy-enough-for-kids projects: 1. Wind Chimes Some old metal cutlery and a tin jug are all you need to make a fun wind chime with your child.

1 June 2015

Ways to Make Money By Recycling

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Recycling is an excellent method to make a bit of extra money. If you get serious about making money from recycling, you could easily make a decent regular income. Recycling isn't just about sorting cardboard, glass and other recyclables from your trash; it's about giving new life to things that might otherwise end up at the rubbish dump. Here are some ways you could start making money by recycling. Recycle Your Old Clothes

21 May 2015

3 Surprising Advantages of Calling a Salvage Yard for Your Old Car

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When you have an old car that is beyond repair, a choice you might consider is to call a salvage yard to have them pick it up. Usually they will send a tow truck to collect your car and even give you a small amount of money for it. Why is this a good choice and why should any car owner think of using a salvage yard when they have a car that doesn't work any longer?

13 May 2015