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Copper And Aluminum Recycling: Why Focus On These Metals?

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When you think about recycling, you likely think of steel and other heavy, easily accessible metals. Steel is common and can give you a decent return on your scrapping time and investment, but other metals — such as copper and aluminum — are worth your time and attention as well. Copper recycling services and aluminum recycling services will take these metals and can give you advice on how you can separate and prepare your metals for recycling.

4 December 2020

Recycling Scrap Metal for Cash? These Tips Will Increase Your Profits

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Have you started scouring your neighborhood for scrap metal that you can sell for cash, but been a bit disappointed by the money you are able to make from your large hauls? If so, it will help to know these tips that will increase your potential profits. 1. Clean the Metal  You may not be aware that you are getting less for your scrap metal because there are other pieces of metal on it.

23 June 2020

Dispose Of Batteries Correctly

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When you are dealing with leftover batteries, you can't just throw them in the regular trash when you are done with them. That doesn't matter if they are regular single-use batteries or if they are reusable batteries. They are classified as hazardous waste. That means that they have to be handled correctly. There are a number of ways that you can handle them correctly.  Recycling Station One thing that you can do is to go find battery recycling services in your area.

11 September 2019

Why Your Business Needs An Industrial Scrap Metal Cleanup Service

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If your business deals with metal in the course of your manufacturing process, you likely end up with scrap metal. This waste metal needs to be disposed of properly, whether it's aluminum, steel, copper, or tin. You could take your scrap metal to the appropriate disposal facility yourself, but hiring a service to do it for you is a better option. Here are four ways an industrial scrap metal cleanup service can benefit your business:

14 May 2019

Righting Common Oil Disposal Myths

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Most major pieces of machinery will rely on oils for reducing friction. However, these oils will degrade over time and need to be replaced. This will create the predicament of needing to dispose of these substances, but there is a lot of misinformation that can mislead those needing to dispose of used oils. Myth: Improperly Disposing Of Oil Is Not A Major Problem Some individuals will simply fail to realize significant problems that can arise from improperly disposing of oils.

4 January 2019

3 Useful Steps When Setting Up Landscape Rocks on Your Property

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The landscaping around your home plays a huge role in your home's curb appeal. If you're looking to enhance this aspect of your home, consider setting up some rocks. You can have success with this home renovation when you take these steps.  Think about a Design Scheme  When you get landscape rocks delivered to your property, you don't just want to place them haphazardly. This tactic will make your landscaping look unorganized and unappealing.

12 October 2018

Breathing New Life Into Old Appliances Through Recycling

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Recycling has become a part of our lives and with good reason. There are so many better ways to deal with metals, plastics, and other reusable materials than to just bury them under mountains of dirt. So how about those old appliances that you are pulling out of your home when you remodel? Did you know those can be recycled too? Damaged Doesn't Mean Worthless A refrigerator that doesn't work anymore may not necessarily be trash.

3 January 2017

3 Easy Tips To Save On Dumpster Rental Costs

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If you're planning on a home renovation project such as remodeling your bathroom or putting up new floor tiles, you may need to hire a dumpster rental to take care of the waste generated. Renting a dumpster could also come in handy if you want to de-clutter your house or remove yard waste. This will save you time by giving you an easy way to deal with the waste other than having to transport it to a landfill yourself.

17 August 2016

What Can You Expect When You Recycle A Car?

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If you have a car that you no longer want, you may be thinking of recycling it. Recycling is a good option if the car isn't running or is too damaged to sell. Recycling a car has many benefits for both you and the environment, but you are probably wondering what happens to your car during the recycling process. Here's what to expect. A Quick Note Once you decide to recycle your car, you will either be donating it or selling it, depending on your area, the options around you, and your car.

15 August 2016

Should You Reuse Or Recycle An Old Computer?

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Unless you're a computer repair or computer design professional, it's hard to understand the true shelf life of a modern computer. There's all kinds of generic sayings and measurements, such as the age of a computer or specific parts, but they're all inaccurate without calculating the sum to get the usefulness of the whole. Before you throw everything out, here's a glance at some of the most important parts in the computer, how they relate to current usefulness and how you can recycle what you don't need.

13 June 2016