What Is Scrap Metal Recycling?
Scrap metal recycling refers to the recovery and processing of recyclable metal materials from end-of-life products and structures so they can be reintroduced as raw material for the production of new goods.
Types Of Recyclable
Metals Scrap metal is categorized into two types: ferrous and non-ferrous. Here’s the difference between the two:
Ferrous Metals
The term “ferrous” is derived from the Latin word for iron and refers to both iron and steel. This includes construction and building materials such as:
Ferrous Metals
✓ Steel
✓ Cast Iron
✓ Wrought Iron
✓ Containers, Cans, Tins And Packaging
✓ Railroad Scrap, Rotors, Drums, And Motor Blocks
✓ I Beams, Ductwork, Rebar, And Electrical Wiring, Engines
Non-Ferrous Metals
Since non-ferrous metals do not lose their chemical properties during the recycling process, they can be endlessly recycled. Here’s a long list of non-ferrous metals, however the common types of non-ferrous materials we handle include:
Non-Ferrous Metals
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Nickel
✓ Lead
✓ Zinc
✓ Stainless Steel
Scrap metal recycling plays a crucial role in climate change. As the world’s natural resources get depleted, and the threat of climate change triggers energy savings, scrap metal recyclers like ourselves are becoming more and more important
