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Scrap metal Recycling Risks & Exposures

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  The recycling industry includes a variety of facilities, each with its own set of risks.  Metal from home appliances, cars, rail tracks, automobiles, etc is the common source of recycled metal. Metals are recycled into two types: ferrous which contains iron and is magnetic, nonferrous metals are tin, copper, zinc, brass, lead. Vehicles provide the majority of ferrous metals for recyclers, whereas nonferrous metals are more valuable and command higher prices. Metal scrap recycling operations pose a wide range of hazards, including health risks from chemical exposure and safety risks from material processing operations and the equipment used in these tasks. Toxic metal exposure is far more common than you might think. While you may be under the impression that toxins are not easily absorbed, this is not the case. Even non-toxic precious metals can combine with toxic metals to form alloys that can harm you. You can be exposed to toxins if you are exposed to metal shavings, inha...

Will the scrap metal recycler pay for rusted metal?

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  While the concept of recycling paper, plastic, clothes, and other materials is similar to us; but a sector of recycling that is not so popular but very important is scrap metal recycling.  Through scrap metal recycling, we can reuse and reduce what goes to the landfill, reduce waste, and save on energy used to produce or mine metals. Scrap metal exports are one of the largest, and by recycling metals, we can reduce the amount of ore mining throughout the world. Iron oxide is the chemical compound for what is commonly known as rust. There are multiple ways to prevent rust and even remove it. Untreated rust can eat away the strength and functionality of the metal.  Let’s get down to the big question, Can rusted metal be recycled? You’ll be surprised to find that rusted metal can actually be recycled.  If you’ve got some rusted metal amongst your stash of unwanted scrap metal, then fear not; most scrap metal recyclers will still gladly accept your materials and provid...