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Scrap Metal Recycling: A Different Kind Of Heavy Metal

Posted by Junk King on Oct 13, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

[This article first appeared here in September 2021 and has been revised and expanded.]

Sometimes your junk removal means getting rid of large metal items. And sometimes these items are too large or too heavy to load and dispose of yourself. No worries!

Whether that means old engine blocks, household appliances that no longer work, or piles of scrap iron, removal and disposal can be a challenge.

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Topics: scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal

Reusing and Recycling Unwanted Residential Junk Items

Posted by Junk King on Jul 19, 2023 5:00:00 PM

Reuse and recycling has been promoted in our society for decades. But we don't often think of these practices when it comes to residential junk.

The default move for most of us is to simply toss our junk or have it hauled away. But reuse, upcycling, and recycling are almost always better options.

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Topics: junk disposal, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, junk haulling, junk metal recycling, large junk removal, recycling household junk, recycle, reuse, reduce

Yes, You Can Recycle Appliances

Posted by Junk King on Apr 14, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

When we think of recycling, it may not occur to us that it's possible to recycle appliances. But they are actually great candidates for recycling!

In fact, when you choose to recycle appliances, you save a significant amount of landfill space as well as put valuable resources back into the manufacturing cycle.

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Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, junk metal recycling, recycle appliances, used appliance, appliance removal

The Case For Scrap Metal Recycling

Posted by Junk King on Mar 17, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

[This article was originally published in June 2020 and has been expanded, updated, and revised.]

Scrap metal recycling and recovery is a massive industry in the United States. But it isn't just for businesses. Homeowners and others contribute large amounts of metal, as well.

In fact, while it's not something that most homeowners find themselves engaging in, scrap metal removal and recycling can make disposing of your junk items greener!

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Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal, scrap metal removal

Don’t Dispose: Recycle, Reuse, Or Repurpose

Posted by Junk King on Jan 9, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This post was first published in September 2019 and has been updated and revised.]

Recycling is a great practice and should be a regular part of every household and business. However, there are growing challenges in the recycling industry.

We've been promoting recycling as a nation for over 50 years now. Today, recycling bins and facilities are the norm in most communities across the country. But now, so are gluts of recyclable materials.

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Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, junk metal recycling

How To Recycle Appliances Painlessly

Posted by Junk King on Dec 12, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

[This article was orginally published in October 2019 and has been revised and updated.]

Getting rid of old appliances can be a difficult task, especially when the appliance is a large refrigerator/freezer unit or an old washing machine. The good news is that you can recycle appliances. 

For most homeowners, replacing old and worn out appliances can be an exciting endeavor. However, after purchasing those beautiful, new appliances, the last thing you want to think about is what you’re going to do with the old ones.

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Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, hot tub disposal, junk metal recycling, recycle appliances

Metal Recycling: From Scrap To Store Shelves

Posted by Junk King on Oct 14, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

 

From apartments and homes to small shops to large manufacturing concerns, scrap metal can pile up. The good news is that it can all be recycled and reused.

The problem for many is simply getting the piles and stack of metal debris, scrap metal parts, and other metal junk to a recycler. But there's an answer.

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Topics: scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal

Heavy Metal: Recycling Doesn't Have To Be A Burden

Posted by Junk King on Jun 6, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

We are quite adept at recycling waste paper and aluminum cans. But those metal beverage containers are not the only metal waste that can be recycled.

No matter where it comes from - our yards, our garages, our scrap piles, or our loading docks - the removal and disposal of heavy metal junk items can be difficult and even challenging for many.

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Topics: scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal

Metal Junk Can Be 'Precious' Metal Scrap For Recycling

Posted by Junk King on Apr 6, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

It is common to have large, bulky junk items you need to dispose of. But when these junk items are made of metal, a landfill is the last place for them.

Almost every metal is recyclable and some metals, like steel, are 100 precent reusable. So, it makes no sense to dump these materials in landfills.

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Topics: scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal

Recycling Metals: A Never Ending Process

Posted by Junk King on Jul 16, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

Recycling matters. Most of us would agree to that. But recycling metals can matter far more than some other waste materials because of its potential.

This is because most metals, especially steel and aluminum, are infinitely recyclable. And the process of recycling these metals uses far less resources than producing raw materials.

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Topics: scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal

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