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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

Recycling Is More Than Plastic, Paper And Glass

Posted by Junk King on Jun 6, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article first appeared here in May 2020 and has been expanded and updated.]

It may surprise many people to know that there is far more to residential recycling than just plastic, paper and glass. 

In fact, there are a large number of common household items that are made up of most recyclable components. And these items can be found in most every American kitchen and laundry room.

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Topics: get rid of old appliances, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal, recycling metal, solid waste recycling, recycling household junk

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

When Your Recycling Bin Isn't Big Enough For Your Recycling

Posted by Junk King on Oct 17, 2022 5:00:00 AM

[This article was originally published in September 2021. It have been updated and revised.]

Everyone recycles. Or at least they should. But sometimes your recyclable items can be too much and end up being more than you can fit into your bins.

Sometimes your recycling can be too much of a good thing. Your residential recycling bin can only hold so much. Which means sometimes your recycling can pile up - or worse.

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Topics: Recycling, metal recycling, paper recycling, plastic recycling, recycle plastic, glass recycling, recycle glass, recycling metal, recycling paper

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: Make The New Year A Green Year

Posted by Junk King on Dec 13, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

A lifestyle choice of recycling requires more than a New Year's resolution. But committing to practice recycling can make a real impact on our future.

Recycling responsibly is something all of us can do and, working together, we can do it better than ever.

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Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, metal recycling, paper recycling, plastic recycling, glass recycling, recycling metal, recycling paper, recycling glass, recycling plastic

Recycling Right By Recycling Smart: A Checklist

Posted by Junk King on Oct 27, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

Everyone agrees that recycling is a good thing to do and the right thing to do. But recycling the right way isn't always easy.

Unfortunately, not everything can be recycled. Worse, many of those things still end up in our recycling waste stream - and that causes problems.

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Topics: Recycling, recycling metal, recycling electronics, recycling paper, recycling glass, recycling plastic

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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