Metals can be quickly melted repeatedly without losing their durability or strength. This quality makes metals the perfect materials for manufacturing of new products repetitively. Metal recycling in Vineland also helps to save energy and natural resources compared to mining and refining raw ore for new metals. Recycling can also help you recover some of the money spent on purchasing old equipment for the value of the metals. Below are some of the commonest metals required by the recycling industry.
Aluminum
Statistics indicates that the United States was able to recycle 57% of aluminum cans on the market in 2009. The statistics also show that if you drop an aluminum can in your recycling bin, chances are high that it will be back in the store in less than 2 months. A majority of scrap metal recycling firms like American Recycling, LLC accept aluminum cans.
Aluminum foil is also recyclable, but is infrequently taken up by curbside recycling programs. However, a few drop-off centers accept thoroughly cleaned foil.
Steel
A few steel mills recycle steel scrap only for producing new steel products. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, after the steel recycling process, new steel products usually have about 25% to 100% recycled content.
Dealers in steel scrap metal recycling also accept appliances such as dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators, mostly made out of steel. A majority of refrigerators manufactured before 2001 have about 100 pounds of steel.
Other Metals
Specialty recyclers also accept scrap metals like nickel, zinc, platinum, lead and gallium. Your local scrap dealer should also be in a position to accept items made out of brass or copper pipes and wires.
Precious Metals
For centuries, silver and gold have been some of the most recycled metals in many cultures all over the world. Most jewelers and precious metals firms will buy used jewelry depending on the weight and quality of gold or silver on a piece. Always remember to remove any gems if you are looking to sell jewelry for the metal.
