Scrap metal recycling is one of the most responsible ways of helping the environment; it is also a way that people can turn “trash into cash.” Many different metals can be recycled, many of which are highly sought after.
According to recent surveys carried out by the United States Geological Survey, in excess of 70 million tons of metals are recycled every year, and this amount continues to rise year on year. This would indicate that metal recycling is a big business, one which is bound to become even bigger. Even though 70 million tons is a huge amount, it still only represents a fraction of available scrap metal. Recycling metal helps to temper the cost of new material and it has a positive impact on saving the planet from the affects of mining. Mining new ore will never be eliminated, but every little bit helps.
Many people look on recycling metal as a way to supplement their income. Most homeowners are aware of the money that can be made by recycling their aluminum cans; many people do not realize the benefits of recycling other metals. Various metals has differing prices, copper for example brings more money at a scrap yard than does steel. Those that do collect scrap metal for recycling are usually very aware of the prices and take great care in weighing their collection before they make a trip to the dealer.
It is amazing to most people just how much scrap metal is available for recycling. Abandoned metal is found everywhere, many who deal with metal scrap work hand in hand with plumbers and electrical contractors, taking recyclables from the job site and sharing the money. Another great source of recyclable metals comes from structures which are being demolished. There is a fantastic amount of metal in an old building; reinforcing steel, copper cables, old water heaters, furnaces, etc.
Once scrap metal is delivered to a recycling facility it is separated and prepared for sale to preprocessors. In the case of steel, waste material is fodder for electric arc furnaces that turn scrap material into usable steel billets which in turn are used to make new cars, home appliances and construction material.
Larger recycling facilities often purchase scrap from smaller operators, to properly recycle metals takes a considerable investment in equipment, an investment that not every metal recycler is willing to make. Those that have made the investment process many tons of scrap metal daily.
H&C Metals, Inc. is a full service metal recycling facility located in Newark NJ. HC Metals offer the best prices for scrap and deal with service industries, businesses and the public.
