The red precious metal, copper has been around for thousands of years! Did you know? It was the first metal to be handled by humans, as early as 4500 B.C. Later came alloys that they mixed with copper and other metals to create new metals, for example, bronze. The U.S. penny was made of pure copper [...]
Who can do without a washing machine these days? It’s only when it breaks down or gets too old for repair that you realize what a great comfort it is to have one working for you. When your washing machine certainly takes that last breath, it’s time you rethink your strategy. What are you going [...]
There is a lot of thought, science, design and planning that goes into developing a car. The different types of metal found in cars determine the design, durability and even speed sometimes. If the car is made from exotic metals, it will be perceived as having high-quality and aesthetic value. It will also be rather [...]
The Importance of the Cash for Clunkers Initiative In 2009, the Cash for Clunkers initiative offered the perfect opportunity for car sellers to exchange their old cars for cash. This U.S. government-run program was specifically beneficial to those who couldn't find buyers for their old cars. This was one juggernaut every developed country in the world [...]
All You Need to Know About South Florida Scrap Yards Scrap Yard Broward Metals make up most of our appliances and many other items. Each year there are tons of metal improperly disposed. Metals take centuries before they decompose. With this in mind, the wisest thing to do is to [...]
Top 16 Recycling Trends in 2017 We are halfway through 2017 and yet, when you recycle remember new environmental trends continue to emerge every day. Expected to gain traction all over the globe soon, you can now make a positive impact with these surprising 2017 recycling trends. Everything from toilet paper to diapers are being [...]
Why You Should Recycle Scrap Metals in South Florida So, why recycle scrap metal? Collecting scrap metal and bringing it to the scrap yard greatly helps in saving the environment through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It protects biodiversity and much more. But the good effects of metal recycling do not just end there. [...]
The scrap metal industry may not be as glamorous as others, but it is just as important. Not only to the environment, but you can recycle, upcycle, and exchange your discarded scrap metals - for cash payments! The key here is to know about the types of metals, what they are used for as well [...]
As a measure against cheaper imports, President Trump’s solemn promise to protect steel manufacturers in the country has the industry excited and hopeful for a bright decade ahead. The investment in infrastructure is said to be near $1 trillion. No wonder the stock prices for some scrap metal have climbed the charts of late! American [...]
Top Factors Influencing Scrap Metal Pricing Just like some other commodities, the prices of metals at scrap yard Deerfield are also affected by certain factors. Some of the three biggest factors affecting pricing and can make the prices of metal vary are the following: Energy cost and production Supply and demand Prices of virgin metals [...]
