by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are countless reasons to recycle scrap metal. Chief among them is protecting the environment and generating revenue. Scrap metal recycling cuts down on energy costs and pollution and helps conserve natural resources. It can also be a great way to put some extra...
by admin | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many people don’t know the difference between a “scrap yard” and a “junkyard.” They often expect to see rusting parts, navigate piles of waste, and see a mess of metal everywhere. The truth is, a modern scrap yard is simply a specialized recycling facility, and...
by admin | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stainless steel is a versatile, useful and valuable metal. It resists heat, rust, staining and pitting, with high strength and an attractive luster. As a scrap metal, stainless steel is valued for its high demand and ease of recycling. Let’s learn more about the...
by admin | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Steel and tin and iron—oh my! If you’re new to the world of scrap metal recycling, then the process of sorting and identifying unfamiliar metals may seem a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. While it’s easiest to just bring your scrap metals to...
by admin | Jul 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Knowing your brass from your bronze is a huge advantage when you’re recycling metal. After all, pre-sorting metal is advantageous—scrap metal yards typically pay more for metal that’s been arranged by type. Below, you’ll find a primer on the different types most...
by admin | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every year, millions of tons of metal are sold to scrap yards to make everything from planes to musical instruments to electronics. Market prices for scrap metals are constantly in flux. In fact, the price for a particular metal is subject to change at any time, so...
by admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
While we mostly focus on metal recycling here at Galaxy Metals, we believe that all forms of recycling are important. And while recycling may be a pain sometimes, don’t be overwhelmed. Our list is focused on the most important items to recycle. When you consider just...
by admin | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
No matter how carefully the architect plans the job design, every project generates some waste. And if there’s demolition involved in the job, at the end of the day, you could be hauling off tons of debris — or paying someone else to do it for you. But have you ever...
by admin | Jun 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but in some cases, scrap metal from the local scrap yard plays a pretty big part too. Take prodigy Kelvin Doe, who rose to internet fame in 2012 after news outlets reported on the tons of gadgets he’d built....
by admin | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
From the long hours to the demanding physicality of the job, there’s no doubt that machinists work hard. And running a shop takes a tough disposition too. After all, machining is a competitive industry, with high overhead costs. Between labor, tooling costs, raw...
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