9 Cool Facts About Aluminum

9 Cool Facts About Aluminum

When you hear the word “aluminum” you probably think of soda cans or the foil you use to cover your leftovers to save for a later meal. You’re not alone in that thinking. Other than knowing it’s a common metal, most people don’t recognize aluminum everywhere they see...
Which Kinds of Copper Wire are the Most Valuable?

Which Kinds of Copper Wire are the Most Valuable?

Copper plays a central role in human progress, from simple tools to complex electronics. Because of its capability to be reformed and reused, humans have been recycling copper for as long as we have been developing new ways to use it.  The rapid pace of...
4 Reasons to Recycle Used Electronics

4 Reasons to Recycle Used Electronics

These days, it seems as though we cycle through more electronics in a few short years than previous generations did in an entire lifetime. Whether it’s time to upgrade to the newest iPhone or replace the tablet that accidentally got dropped into the pool, we upgrade...
Three Steps to Take Before Recycling Your Computer

Three Steps to Take Before Recycling Your Computer

So, you’ve decided to recycle that old computer. Well done, you! Computer recycling is the most responsible choice for disposal. Recycling keeps harmful toxins out of landfills and also reduces the need for production of new parts by reusing material from your used...
Is Rusted Metal Recyclable?

Is Rusted Metal Recyclable?

It happens to the best of us. After a long day of scrapping, you spot a beautiful piece at the other end of the yard. As you get closer, you notice that one half is obscured by an old barrel. By the time you move the barrel, the jig is up—the entire lower section of...