Interesting Scraps
What is Scrap Metal? Interesting Facts and Information about the Interesting World of Recycling Scrap Metals and Alloys.
The pandemic may take a heavy toll on electronics scrap supply but there’s light at the end of the tunnel with worldwide volumes picking up again, experts agreed during an online discussion hosted by the BIR world recycling organisation. The lockdown has had huge impact on supply within the US, said Josephita Harry of Miami-based [...]
Scrap metal is an important source material for the metal production industry, contributing a large fraction of the final product (in the case of steel, about 50%). Most cities have several scrapyards, ranging from small operations involving a few individuals through medium sized facilities to, in industrialized States, large scrapyards handling between a hundred thousand [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Do you know what happens to all the waste? Waste with scrap metal not separated for recycling is often incinerated. Burning waste only sends harmful gases into the air and the soil. Precious metals don't get recycled. By choosing to recycle in South Florida as much as you can, you do your part to reduce [...]