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Is Rusted Metal Recyclable?

It happens to the best of us. After a long day of scrapping, you spot a beautiful piece at the other end of the yard. As you get closer, you notice that one half is obscured by an old barrel. By the time you move the barrel, the jig is up—the entire lower section of

Which Kinds of Copper Wire are the Most Valuable?

Copper plays a central role in human progress, from simple tools to complex electronics. Because of its capability to be reformed and reused, humans have been recycling copper for as long as we have been developing new ways to use it.  The rapid pace of technology makes for an interesting copper wire scrap market. A

Avoid These Three Expensive Mistakes with Scrap Metal Pickup

We’ve all been there—that moment when the thing that was supposed to be a convenience becomes a burden. Maybe it was a data entry program that crashed at 5 p.m. on a Friday. Maybe it was a shortcut down an alley that resulted in getting lost and arriving late to a job interview. What makes

Three Steps to Take Before Recycling Your Computer

So, you’ve decided to recycle that old computer. Well done, you! Computer recycling is the most responsible choice for disposal. Recycling keeps harmful toxins out of landfills and also reduces the need for production of new parts by reusing material from your used electronics. But before you head to your local computer and electronics recycling

Why You Should Clean Your Brass Scrap Metal

Thanks to its beautiful aesthetic than often mimics the look of gold, brass is frequently used as a decorative metal for common household items such as locks and doorknobs, bath fittings and pipes, and even watches and clocks. But it’s more than just easy on the eyes. It’s also a very durable material, commonly used

What Happens with My Junk If I Don’t Recycle It?

Here on our blog, we talk all the time about the importance of recycling and the different reasons why it’s crucial for a healthier planet—not to mention for putting more money in your pocket! What we haven’t talked much about is specifically what happens when you don’t recycle your scrap metal and electronics. After all,

How Does Appliance Recycling Work?

If you have old or unused appliances collecting dust in your home, there’s a good chance you’d like them gone—after all, who wants those bulky items going unused and wasting valuable space? But what are your options? What should you do with them? It’s not an uncommon sight to see refrigerators, AC units, washing machines,

What Is E-recycling?

Did you know that every day, Americans throw away 142,000 computers and more than 416,000 mobile devices? These computers and mobile devices are an example of electronic waste—or ewaste—that we generate from excess, broken and obsolete electronic devices. Take a moment and think about the smartphones and MacBooks that you’ve replaced with newer models every

What Is Copper Scrap Worth?

Copper is used in nearly every industry that requires metal materials. Whether you’re an individual with excess copper at home or a contractor with a surplus of copper at your construction site after completing a job, your high-demand copper will always be a winner at scrap yards. After all, its infinitely recyclable life means it

Get to Know Your Steel: 4 Common Types of Scrap Steel

Want an interesting fact for the day? Here’s one of our favorites: steel is the most recycled material on the planet. It makes sense, because steel is found in such a wide range of products that we use in our homes, the cars we drive, job equipment and more. Steel takes relatively little energy to