2018

  • 3 Reasons To Start Recycling Your Scrap Metal

    Do you have a lot of scrap metal sitting around your business or personal workshop? If so, it might be time to start a new habit by taking a regular trip to a scrap metal recycling facility. Recycling your scrap metal can offer multiple benefits that you can appreciate immediately. Here are three reasons to start recycling your scrap metal today. Take Back Your Work Area If it's starting to feel like you see scrap metal every which way you turn when you head out to your work site or personal workshop, it's time to take back what's yours.
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  • 3 Reasons To Recycle Copper Wire When Scrapping Metal

    If you are looking to scrap some metal so that you can put a little bit of cash in your pocket, you could be wondering about the type of metal that you should be looking for. Of course, just about any type of metal can bring you some sort of cash when you head to a metal recycling company. However, one type of metal that you might want to put some extra effort into looking for is copper wire.
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  • Recycling Metal: What To Know

    Recycling metal can be a great way to move extra materials off your work sites while allowing you to make some cash from the experience. You might even collect some scrap metal on your own with the goal of taking it to a recycling center. Using these scrapping tips is wise if you want to recycle metal. 1-Protect Yourself First, take care to protect your body while handling scrap metal. It may seem silly to don a pair of gloves and goggles every time you're gathering metal for recycling, however metal can sometimes be sharp or uncomfortable to handle with bare hands.
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  • When Your Plumber Finds A Lot Of Copper Pipe: What To Do Next

    Old houses tend to have a lot of old metal pipe. Usually, the pipes are either lead or copper, but both need to be replaced. Copper corrodes and leaves an unpleasant taste in your water, while lead pipes will utterly poison you. Usually, if the corrosion is bad enough, your plumber will suggest that you replace the copper pipes. Then you have to decide how to best recycle the copper pipe.
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