Did you know that the United States recycles 150 million metric tons of scrap materials annually? These incude 85 million tons of iron and steel, 5.5 million tons of aluminum, 1.8 million tons of copper, 2 million tons of stainless steel, 1.2 million tons of lead, and 420,000 tons of zinc.
The dumping of metals is another reason to recycle these materials. The environmental impact of metal particles in the ecosystem can endanger other natural resources required for life on Earth, like food and water.
The dumping of metals is another reason to recycle these materials. The environmental impact of metal particles in the ecosystem can endanger other natural resources required for life on Earth, like food and water.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), metal materials made up about 8 percent of the municipal solid waste generated in the U.S. in 2007.
Ferrous scrap is divided into 80 different categories or grades. There are also almost forty grades of railroad scrap, and a greater number of grades of ferrous alloys.
Receptacles can be placed on your site to collect scrap metal. The types of containers available include hoppers, roll-off containers, bins, luggers, and drums. A consultation will help determine which is best for your site.