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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

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

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

The Cool Method For Hot Water Heater Disposal

Posted by Junk King on Feb 7, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

There's little as shocking as a hot morning shower suddenly going cold because of a failed water heater. And hot water heater disposal is no fun either. 

Hot water heaters can be both bulky and heavy. Not to mention difficult to handle. So, how do you get rid of your old, dead hot water heater?

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Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance removal, hot water heater removal, scrap metal pick up, hot water heater recycling, bulk junk removal

Scrap Metal Pick Up Is A Winning Solution

Posted by Junk King on Nov 19, 2020 5:00:00 AM

 

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.

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

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