Most of our society’s decisions are based on convenience. Just 20 or 30 years ago, for instance, people had their milk and dairy delivered. Milk came in glass bottles that were washed and reused over and over. Now, the plastic milk containers we buy at big box supermarkets are often tossed in the trash, taking up space in landfills.
Prices of scrap metal closely reflect factors of supply and demand. A high demand and low supply will reflect high prices, low demand and high supply reflect lower prices. There may be times we are in a high need of certain materials, translating to more money for you.
Were you aware that steel is somewhat stronger than it used to be? By some estimates, newer production practices have made steel up to 30 percent stronger today than it was a couple of decades ago. Even better, recycled steel is every bit as strong as first use steel.
The recycling of metal materials offers numerous environmental benefits. In fact, compared with making products from recycled metal, the production of new metal from mined ore releases far greater amounts of greenhouse gases (emissions that influence climate change and cause harmful levels of air pollution).
It's a good rule of thumb to already have metal for recycling sorted out before you get to the facility that will be buying the material. Consider taking the time to sort.
Are you aware that recycled metal does not lose any of its original properties during the reclamation process? It can be reused indefinitely, saving valuable resources. This is true for metals such as copper, brass, steel, iron, and even auto parts.
