Why Recycle Scrap Metal?

1. Recycling metal prevents the need to produce new metal which conserves other valuable natural resources such as, coal and iron ore used in metal production. Limiting the use of carbon rich resources helps counter climate change.

2. Recycled metal keeps all off its core property’s quality does not diminish so it makes sense to recycle. There no benefit in producing new metal unless global demand increases.

3. Avoid landfills. Landfills aren’t only an eyesore but also impact air and soil quality. Stay green Recycle metal and save energy e.g. Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing aluminium from raw materials.

4. Save money by recycling – metal is valuable resource! In production money can be saved by recycling metals for re-production. This is preferred option from a financial standpoint and because of the benefits to the environment.

5. Make money recycling metals – scrapping waste metal at a recycling centre can prove profitable

6. Recycling is an industry that provides jobs and green earth benefits at a local, national, and international level.

7. Lower the carbon footprint of a home or business. Governments are now pushing and providing incentives for domestic and commercial premises to minimise waste and recycle.