Here’s why scrap metal is valuable and why you should pay attention. You just might make some cash in the process. January is typically a time of year when, in addition to new year’s resolutions, people often decide to start making some changes to their homes – from do-it-yourself improvement projects to more serious home
As a $116 billion industry in the U.S., scrap recycling is responsible for disposing of roughly 260 million tons of waste each year. With that kind of responsibility, more and more recycling companies are looking to advanced technology to improve operations, and there have been some notable innovations in recent years. And one of them
One of the strongest selling points for increasing recycling rates for scrap metals has been the proven environmental benefits. Scrap metal recycling reduces air pollution. It’s that simple. Or is it? Let’s get into the numbers. It’s easy to make the case that scrap doesn’t belong in our landfills, where it can contaminate nearby soil
The economic benefits of recycling scrap metal may not always be visible, but when you look below the surface, the scrap metal recycling industry has its impact on the economy. Last month, major retailer Walmart announced that it was making a firm commitment to carrying out a new vision: a stronger commitment to recycling used