Did you know that steel is one of the most recycled raw materials in the entire world and that the United States is leading the way in the recycled metal industry? The U.S. exports recycled ferrous metal (iron, steel, or any metal containing iron) to over 90 countries across the globe. In 2012 alone, the country processed over 75 million metric tons of ferrous scrap metal. That is almost enough metal to build over 25 replicas of the Eiffel Tower every single day.
How Recycling Scrap Metal Helps the Environment
You probably already know that recycling helps the environment, but you might not know just how much. Steel and iron can be recycled over and over again, which means less manufacturing is needed. Studies have shown that this reduces the emission of carbon dioxide by about 58 percent due to the decrease in new production. The recycling process also uses less energy than the manufacturing process – up to 60 percent to be exact. It even helps the U.S. cut back on coal and iron ore mining.
How Recycling Scrap Metal Saves You Money
Because ferrous scrap metal can be recycled multiple times, it prevents you and your company from spending tons of cash on manufacturing new metal. Almost any type of ferrous metal can be recycled. If you have old cars, appliances, steel buildings, farm equipment, or anything else lying around, they can all be recycled to help make new products.
Recycling Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal
Of course, non-ferrous metals (metal that does not contain iron) can also be recycled. These include brass, copper, zinc, pewter, tin, aluminum, magnesium, lead, gold, silver, platinum, and nickel. Just like iron and steel, recycling these metals helps contribute to a healthier environment and helps you cut costs when doing business. If you are in need of quality recycled metal, both ferrous and non-ferrous, contact Madison Steel at 404-343-4855. We have the resources to get large volumes of recycled metal to your home or business, anywhere in the U.S., as soon as you need it.