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Recycling Metals and Other Materials

The world is becoming increasingly polluted. Thankfully, society is now starting to wake up and realise the level of damage which is being caused by human activity. One of the easiest ways to protect the environment is to recycle metals and other materials such as plastics. I will admit it, until a couple of years ago, I had no idea about recycling and I didn't really do it. However, after a long chat about the environment with a good friend of mine, I decided I needed to find out more. I now recycle everything I can. I hope this blog will encourage you to do the same.

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Three Small Household Items That You Can Still Sell As Scrap Metal

Posted on November 29, 2021

Every year thousands of tonnes of belongings are thrown out of houses across Australia. What you might not realise is that a lot of these that are made out of metal are actually not just garbage and can be worth a bit of cash. Doing this not only helps with energy consumption and reduces your overall impact on the environment, but it doesn't hurt your back pocket either. Not everything will be worth big bucks, but you never know until you get a quote. [Read More]

Key Benefits of Metal Recycling to Construction Companies

Posted on July 15, 2021

Construction sites produce significant amounts of scrap metal since the material is structurally stronger than other common building materials. However, scrap metal can be a blessing and a curse to a construction project; that is why proper management is critical. For instance, encouraging metal recycling at construction sites goes a long way in saving costs. This article highlights the benefits of metal recycling for construction companies.  LEED Certification -- The construction industry in Australia is expected to grow by 2. [Read More]

How Is Marine-Grade Stainless Steel Recycled?

Posted on March 30, 2021

Although marine-grade stainless steel is a widely used term, it is not an official one. Typically, steel that is designed for marine and coastal environments will be specified as grade 316. Scrapped 316 stainless steel is often highly sought-after by scrap metal buyers. Essentially, 316 stainless steel is a molybdenum alloy which means that it has additional anti-corrosive properties compared with other forms of the metal. When scrap steel of a marine-grade is repurposed, it will often be in extremely good condition because of its lack of rust. [Read More]

3 Reasons You Should Consider Getting Cash for Cars

Posted on September 9, 2020

Old motor vehicles are a source of a massive amount of waste in the country. A lot of regulations have been put in place by the government through environmental agencies to try to reduce the carbon footprint that the waste metal has on the environment. However, not many people have embraced vehicle recycling.  It is, therefore, common to see old vehicles rusting away in backyards and garages because their owners don't know the value of recycling them or how to dispose of the parts correctly. [Read More]