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Are “White Goods” a Good Source of Scrap Metal?
When replacing your household appliances, your first impulse may be to send these old devices to the landfill for disposal. However, by choosing this option, you may end up losing out in more ways than one. Instead, consider bringing these “white goods” to your local, full-service recycling center. By doing so, you’ll make money for your scrap metal and avoid adding more waste materials to the ever-growing pile. Defining White Goods White goods get their name for a simple reason. [...]
5 Reasons You’re Selling Scrap Metal for Too Low
You’re striving to make a few bucks selling scrap metal, but for some reason, it’s not paying off. Over time, you're convinced you’re not getting a high enough return for your salvaged scrap metal. But, you can’t crack the case. What are you doing wrong? Why are you selling your scrap metal for such a low price? Many factors influence your paycheck when you sell scrap metal. To determine why you’re selling at a low price, you’ll have to consider [...]
Don’t Forget to Recycle Scrap Metal Shavings
As a company or small business owner, you use modern industrial processes that generate scrap metal shavings. Depending on the scope of your operations, these shavings can accumulate in small or large amounts. Even if you only generate limited amounts of waste, you may wonder about the best way to dispose of it. Experts agree that the most effective disposal method is metal shaving recycling. When you choose this option, you gain a monetary benefit while also receiving other vital [...]
Scrap Metal you can Recycle after a Home Remodel
Scrap Metal you can Recycle after a Home Remodel Remodeling your home is one of the many joys of being a homeowner. It doesn't matter if you’re replacing your kitchen or adding a bathroom to your master suite. There are a wide variety of materials used—and materials thrown away. One of the most common materials used in home remodeling is scrap metal. From modern shower walls to office furnishings, scrap metal is in many different parts of the home as [...]
Transportation & Logistics: Cargo Container Security Tips
Transportation & Logistics: Cargo Container Security Tips The Fast and the Furious movies make cargo theft seem thrilling. However, in reality, cargo theft is much more mundane and commonplace. It occurs quite frequently and usually doesn't involve a high-speed chase. Every year, criminals steal millions of dollars’ worth of cargo. In 2017, experts estimate that thieves stole about $145 million of freight in the USA and Canada. If you transport cargo, then you are probably interested in reducing your risk [...]
Tips for Stripping Scrap Copper Wire for Recycling
Tips for Stripping Scrap Copper Wire for Recycling Whether you’re doing it for the environment or a few extra bucks, recycling copper wire is a great idea. Recycled copper is nearly as valuable as newly mined copper. Why? It’s an excellent conductor of electricity. So, if you have some copper wire on hand that you’re no longer using, you’ll do yourself a favor by preparing it and selling it as scrap metal. Depending on how much wire you have to [...]
The CRV Recycling Process Explained
The CRV Recycling Process Explained If you live in California, you know about the CRV recycling program. You work hard to make sure recycling happens in your home and workplace, and even earn back the CRV fee on the bottles, cans, and jars you recycle. But, what happens after you drop off your CRV items? Take a look at the CRV recycling process that happens after you’ve dropped off your items. Each different material: plastic, glass, and aluminum, go through [...]
How the Price of Oil Affects Scrap Metal Prices
How the Price of Oil Affects Scrap Metal Prices Are you wondering how scrap metal prices work? Predicting the movements of prices in any industry is complicated, and the same is true of the scrap metal market. However, there is one factor that you can be sure will influence scrap metal prices: the price of oil. The price of oil affects many industries, including the scrap metal and recycled metals industry. Here are some of the ways it has an [...]
8 Items You Didn’t Know You Can’t Recycle
8 Items You Didn't Know You Can't Recycle When we recycle, we tend to think we’re doing right by the environment. It’s important to recycle diligently, but sometimes it’s best to double check what you’re putting in your recycling bin. Does that cardboard container have a plastic film? Does that pizza box have grease stains on it? In the world of recycling, not all materials are equal. There are certain things that seem obvious to throw in our blue bins. [...]
5 Tips for Efficient Scrap Metal Recycling
5 Tips for Efficient Scrap Metal Recycling For those who like to locate collect scrap metal and turn it in for a tidy sum, you may need to learn a few practicals from the pros. No matter how long you have been at it, there are certain universal truths that always apply. These five basic tips will save you quite a bit of time (and money). Take a few moments to master them, and your trips to the scrap yard [...]