The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reports that using recycled material in the steel-making process reduces water use by 40%, air pollution by 86% and water pollution by 76%.
When you recycle an old computer, you can have the peace of mind in knowing that the potentially hazardous lead from the monitor will not just be released into the environment, but will also be dealt with responsibly.
Copper that is designated for recycling is typically graded as number 1 or number 2. Number 1 copper is completely clean, while the number 2 grade will have insulation, solder, paint, or some other material on it.
Did you know that recycling metal reduces the emissions from greenhouse gases and requires much less energy than making metal from virgin ore does?
We realize that some types of businesses can create a significant amount of waste in the form of metal scraps. When you need a better way to dispose of your scrap metal, we’re always happy to help take it off your hands.
For recycling purposes, non-ferrous metals refer to any metal or alloy that doesn’t contain iron. The category encompasses familiar metals and exotic alloys, but the most common examples include aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, tin, lead, and zinc.
