Posted on 29 September 2014Copper and copper alloys (metals that have copper as a major constituent) have been recycled since almost the beginning of time. Used copper (which then becomes scrap copper) has never really been considered waste. It has always been considered an excellent raw material for re-manufacturing and can be as cost efficient, or more, than virgin copper ore. And in terms of economics, the higher the scrap copper prices, the more worthwhile it is to collect, process and re-use.
Read morePosted on 24 April 2017In bigger cities around the world, people don’t give much thought to the volume of garbage they generate at home. And with weekly garbage collections, few people ever wonder what actually happens to all the garbage.
Read morePosted on 20 December 2017Whether a homeowner, a business owner, or a professional collector, it’s important to know how to recycle metal.
Read morePosted on 17 April 2018If you have scrap copper, and you want to get rid of it while making some money, you can sell your scrap copper to a local scrap dealer for market prices. One way or another, it’s best to have it recycled, if only to avoid waste going to landfill.
Read morePosted on 14 September 2018Have you ever wondered what non ferrous metal is as opposed to ferrous metal is? By definition, non-ferrous metals are types of metals and alloys that don’t contain iron.
Read morePosted on 16 October 2018There are many reasons as to why you may want to recycle your scrap copper in Brampton, as copper recycling has numerous benefits for you and the environment.
Read morePosted on 27 November 2019If you’re looking to recycle scrap metal from around the house, it may also turn into some extra cash for your trouble. For many homeowners, scrap metal recycling begins at home with some very common items – all of which can be taken to a local scrap yard.
Read morePosted on 06 August 2020Even with today’s scrap metal recycling programs, there is plenty of metal waste still going to landfill sites. And while residential scrap metal does contribute to waste volumes, it’s business waste that needs to be ramped up with more robust recycling efforts.
Read morePosted on 07 May 2021During most of the year, copper is highly sought after by scrap metal yards. For collectors, it pays to know where to search and where to collect high-quality scrap copper.
Read morePosted on 19 July 2022Finding a scrap yard in Toronto that you can trust is essential as you want to get the most out of your items. Many people know that getting a scrap metal pick up in Toronto allows you to earn some extra cash, but what many don’t know is that if you strip your wires beforehand, you make even more money. Though striping your wires takes some extra time, the payoff is worth it. Below is a detailed guide on preparing and sorting your wires before scraping them for the best outcome.
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