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3 Easy and Cost-Efficient Ways to Recycle Scrap Metal

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  Recycling plays a crucial role in society and the industry to meet the goals of efficient management of limited resources, cost reduction, and reduced landfill utilization. It can help to reduce pollution by keeping scrap out of landfills. These scrap metals contain toxins like mercury and lead which can contaminate the soil and water, posing health problems to people and wildlife. So, recycling scrap metal is very essential for environmental and human benefit. Recycling scrap metals is one of the best things to do, as it encompasses so many consumer products. From appliances to batteries, cans, electronic devices, etc. It can also be found in trucks, cars, railways, etc. This not only helps in recycling the metals but also you can make money out of it. One of the best things about recycling metal is that it can be recycled over and over without altering its properties.  Scrap metal is one of the important resources because it can be re-melted and reshaped into new products ...

Recent Auto Recycling Trends

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  The auto recycling industry in Dubai is a vast industry with high demand for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) in both, auto manufacturing and steel industry. Auto recycling refers to the process of disassembling automobiles by reusing different parts and recycling the car materials such as plastic, aluminum and steel. So, the car you are using today, might turn out to be a good source for many recyclable materials when you plan to retire it. In today’s automobiles, plastic is found throughout the vehicle, right from windows to taillights, braking systems to fuel lines, Plastic can even be found in the lithium polymer car batteries that power some hybrid and electric vehicles. The latest trends in automotive manufacturing and the changing composition of materials, such as increased use of mixed plastics and carbon fibers are predicted to pose challenges for end-of-life vehicle dismantlers. The rapid industrialization across the globe are among the key factors driving the growth of th...

Common Household Scrap Metal That You can Sell to Your Local Metal Recycling Yard

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  Most of us have heard of recycling and reusing paper, plastic bottles, food waste and more, but there is another sector that hasn’t gained popularity is, scrap metal . This includes steel, copper, brass, and iron. These metals are found in your daily surroundings, but do you find yourself simply discarding it? Well, did you know that you could generate revenue by selling the waste, while benefiting the environment as well.  Below are some common household places to find scrap metals which can be used for recycling. Kitchen: Appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves have copper wires. It may be a long time that you have cleaned your kitchen cupboards where you may find unused items like pots and pans made up of aluminum. Even an unused kitchen stove can be recycled, as well as all the stainless steel, iron skillet and aluminum foils. If you are someone who consumes soft drinks from a can or eats canned food, these cans can also be sold as scrap metal. Living ...

Significance of Electrical Waste recycling and disposal

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  In today’s ever growing world where on an average a single person uses more than 3 gadgets, imagine the scale of electronic gadgets possessed and discarded all over on an environmental level.  As our society’s dependence on electronics grows, so does our electronic waste (also known as e-waste). With more electronics being bought and shelf life decreasing, our e-waste production has never been higher. E-waste must be discarded properly; it can't simply be thrown into the trash. However, many people do not know just how important it is to recycle e-waste. Here are a few reasons why this sort of recycling is so vital. Conserve Natural Resources Electronic devices are a fertile source of valuable raw materials. Just because these devices no longer work does not mean that the materials cannot be used again. Gold, aluminum, copper, and other raw materials can be stripped from old electronics and reused to make new ones. The ability to obtain and recycle the materials from e-waste...

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...