Junk King Blog

 

There is recycling and then there is REAL recycling. And the kings of recycling are metals, glass, and paper. 

While we all probably know these as three of the most commonly recycled materials, not many realize how completely recyclable they are.

Topics: junk recycling, metal recycling, paper recycling, recycling facilities, glass recycling

 

There are a variety of things we dispose of that can be recycled. Some are more common than others such as metals and paper waste. Oh - and waste concrete!

The downside is that so much of these materials never make it to recycling facilities and end up in our landfills instead. And that's a losing proposition.

Topics: junk recycling, metal recycling, paper recycling, recycling facilities, waste concrete recycling

 

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

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

Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling

[This post was originally published in April 2018 and has been revised and updated to reflect the most current information.] 

Scrap, or junk, metal recycling is something that most homeowners may not find themselves engaging in. But junk metal recycling can make the disposal of many items greener!

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Recycling, scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling

 

On a personal or household level, junk recycling is a good practice. But on a global scale, there are some problems that need to be solved.

As a nation, the U.S. has been at the forefront of many aspects of recycling and reuse. And our overall junk recycling efforts have gradually increased and improved year after year.

Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Sustainability, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, metal recycling

 

When most of us think of recycling waste we tend to think of paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. But there’s far more to recycling than that!

Most of us have grown up with recycling as a normal part of our lives. And some of us older folks can remember when it wasn’t a common household practice. While the practices we are familiar with today are relatively recent innovations recycling as a business has been around for a while.

Topics: Refrigerator Recycling, junk recycling, appliance recycling, metal recycling, electronics recycling

Many homeowners tend to take their old equipment and used appliances to the dump. If they are even aware that many of their items can be recycled as scrap metal they’re often unsure how to go about it. But scrap metal recycling should be their first choice.

Topics: junk recycling, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, residential trash

With summer fully upon us, many homeowners find they either need new lawn maintenance equipment, or still have old items lying around. So, what should you do with the old stuff?

Topics: junk hauling, landscaping, metal recycling, old lawnmowers, lawnmower removal

Getting rid of old appliances can be a huge chore. And your kitchen stove or oven can be some of the worst to deal with. But if you're upgrading to new appliances, what do you do with the old ones?

Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, junk haulling, metal recycling, kitchen appliances

Household and kitchen appliances get old. Sometimes they just need to be upgraded and other times they break down and must be replaced. Either way, you still have to get rid of the old one.

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, metal recycling, dishwasher disposal