Recycling
We take great pride in our association with the recycling business, which significantly contributes to environmental conservation.
Recycling transforms waste materials into new products, preventing the loss of valuable resources. This process not only conserves raw materials but also reduces energy consumption, minimizes air pollution (especially from incineration), and lessens water pollution.
Indeed, recycling stands as a crucial element of contemporary waste reduction strategies, playing a pivotal role in sustainable management and environmental stewardship.
Metal Recycling
The metal recycling sector is diverse, dealing with a variety of metals. Commonly recycled metals include scrap steel, iron (ISS), lead, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and zinc. Metals are broadly classified into two categories: ferrous, which contains iron, and non-ferrous, which does not. Non-ferrous metals, such as copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, magnesium, tin, nickel, and lead, extend to include precious and exotic varieties.
It is crucial to adhere to OSHA guidelines during the recycling of any scrap metal to ensure the safety of all involved.
Benefits of Scrap Metal Recycling
Recycling scrap metals offers significant environmental benefits, as noted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Opting for recycled scrap metal over virgin iron ore leads to a 75% reduction in energy consumption, 90% savings in raw materials, an 86% decrease in air pollution, a 40% reduction in water usage, a 76% drop in water pollution, and a 97% cut in mining wastes.
Additionally, manufacturing a ton of new steel from recycled steel results in conserving 1,115 kilograms of iron ore, 625 kilograms of coal, and 53 kilograms of limestone.
Further energy savings are realized when recycling other metals: recycling aluminum can save 95% of energy, copper recycling can save 85%, lead recycling results in a 65% energy saving, and zinc recycling offers a 60% energy reduction.