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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.

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

 

[This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]

Many homeowners take their old equipment and appliances to a landfill. That's because they aren't aware that recycling scrap metal can be an easy option.

Many homeowners and even business owners feel that getting rid of scrap metal items is difficult. And especially if those items are too large to throw into their curbside trash bin.

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

 

Most people take their old, metal junk and used appliances to the dump and aren't even aware that most of this can be recycled as scrap metal.

And if they do know, they’re often unsure how to go about it. But scrap metal pick up can make recycling their first choice.

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

 

Most of us routinely recycle metal cans and mostly the aluminum ones. But there is far more to recycling metals than putting cans in a recycling bin.

The consumer world is filled with a wide variety of metal products that range from cast iron, to copper, to precious metals. And they can all be recycled - if disposed of properly.

Topics: scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, recycling facilities

 

A fascinating fact about common metals is that they can be recycled almost indefinitely. This is especially true for iron, steel, and aluminum products. 

All things being equal, almost every kind of metal can be recycled again and again without the degradation of their properties. So, why don't we recycle more metal?

Topics: scrap metal, e-waste recycling, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal 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

The refrigerator is probably the central fixture of any kitchen besides the stove. But, like any appliance, they become dated and old, and eventually need to be replaced.

Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Residential Junk Removal, Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, scrap metal, appliance recycling

Garages and tool sheds across the country fill up with old lawn care equipment year after year. So what do you do with tools that are too large for the garbage bin?

Topics: junk hauling, Old Appliances, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling, landscaping

We enthusiastically promote recycling in our society, but there is more to recycling than cans, bottles and newspapers.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling