Steel Recycling Facts

Steel Recycling Facts

According to the most recent data available, for the last few years, an average of 630 million tons of steel gets recycled yearly. That’s right, 630 million tons! For reference 5 million tons is equal to 715,000 African Elephants. That’s a lot of weight. Furthermore,...
Global E-Waste Forecast

Global E-Waste Forecast

A growing sector of recycling in the last ten years has been e-waste. E-waste is any material taken from technologies such as laptops, desktops, and gaming systems. At Galaxy Metal Recycling, we accept mostly batteries from e-waste. Japan continues to be on one of the...
Environmental Benefits of Recycling Scrap Metal

Environmental Benefits of Recycling Scrap Metal

At Galaxy Metal Recycling in Melbourne, we provide metal scraping services to both businesses and individuals alike. It is a great symbiotic relationship. Our clients get rid of unwanted metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous metals alike. Our clients then receive money...
Aluminum Deficit Decreases as 2022 Ends

Aluminum Deficit Decreases as 2022 Ends

Does your organization or business have an excess amount of aluminum hanging out your facility? You may want to consider contacting Galaxy Metal Recycling today to scrap your metal. Although the scrap metal markets have gone through an aluminum shortage recently, the...
3 Places To Find Copper Scrap Metal

3 Places To Find Copper Scrap Metal

Copper scrap metal is some of the most common and valuable scrap metal on the market now days. As of current writing, the market value for copper scrap metal is currently over $2.50 a pound! Copper is a heavy material, so it adds up quickly in weight (and value)....
The History Of Metal Recycling

The History Of Metal Recycling

The History of Metal Recycling – When did it all start? Reusing and recycling has been a part of our history for centuries. People were reusing their possessions because they didn’t have much of a choice, everything was handmade, making new items from scratch meant...
Scrapping Metals in Few Simple Steps

Scrapping Metals in Few Simple Steps

Scrap metals can come from many different sources. Often scrap metal is generated by the disposal of items that are no longer in use or by manufacturing processes that produce excess metal during the fabrication process. Metals are not biodegradable and should be...
Major Destination Shift For Scrap Metal Export

Major Destination Shift For Scrap Metal Export

Although we continue to see a decrease from the Chinese market, there has been a recent ramp up in steel production by non-Chinese region, shifting the focus of steel scrap exporters to destinations including India, Turkey, and South Asian countries. Unlike China...
How to Recognize Different Types of Metals

How to Recognize Different Types of Metals

When it comes to getting the most out of your metals before bringing them to the junk yard you want to sort them correctly. In order to do so, you will first need to be able to identify the difference in these various metals. Here is a quick guide to recognizing...