International Scrap Iron & Metal

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.

Steel is one metal that can be repeatedly recycled without ever losing its strength. Did you know that the recycling of US steel from just one year saves enough energy to heat and light 18 million homes?

Let's test your aluminum recycling knowledge: How many times can the aluminum in soda cans be recycled? This is a bit of a trick question. According to the Aluminum Association, aluminum from cans and other sources can be recycled indefinitely.

Did you know that the United States recycles a much higher volume of ferrous metals than nonferrous metals? However, nonferrous scrap metals generate more industry revenue due to the greater value they hold.

If your business doesn’t recycle its scrap metal, it is missing out on an opportunity for additional revenue. Even small amounts of scrap metal can really add up once you have a recycling program in place.

Have you been looking for new ways to ensure that your business is being as environmentally friendly as possible in everything it does? If you haven’t started recycling your scrap metal than you’re missing out on a golden opportunity to do something green.

Does your company recycle metals and other materials? By setting up a company-wide recycling system, you are being a good neighbor and helping the environment. People who appreciate you as an excellent corporate citizen are more likely to use your company’s services or products or refer others to you.