Tennessee has seen a massive uptick in the theft of catalytic converters in the past year. Nationwide, this crime has increased by 300% from 2019 to 2020. In 2020 alone,
Answers to Your Scrap Metal FAQs
Want to scrap metal recycle but don’t know where to start? At Roane Metals, we understand success with scrap metal recycling can seem overwhelming if you’ve never recycled scrap metal
The Life of Copper: From Underground to Your Home
According to the US Geological Survey, Copper is the third most-consumed industrial metal in the world, and about 75 percent of the copper used can be found in electronics, telecommunication
10 Unique Industries that can Benefit from Recycling their Scrap Metal
“Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” The phrase of our childhoods. Growing up, we have always been taught the importance of eliminating our waste and reducing our carbon footprint, but we often have
How to Scrap Metal Recycle an Old Vehicle
Sometimes, it can be hard to let go of an old vehicle. So much of our lives are spent in our cars, and it’s easy to build a strong attachment
Combat Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Marking
Download the PDF below for a joint press release on the rise in theft of catalytic converters from the Catalytic Converter Thefts committee of the International Association of Auto Theft
6 Essential Scrapping Tools for Scrap Metal Recycling
When scrap metal recycling becomes a major hobby or source of supplemental income, you need to become as efficient as you can at extracting scrap metal from a variety of
Why You Should Scrap Recycle Construction and Demolition Materials
Gutting a building to be remodeled or demolishing an entire structure can create an enormous mess. If you’ve ever tried flipping a home, been involved in rebuilding a dilapidated building,
Mistakes to Avoid When Scrap Metal Recycling
Picture this: You’re looking at a pile of scrap metal you’ve accumulated from your demo project, home remodel, or work site. You’re thinking to yourself, “I know I can make
Scrap Metal Guide When Moving Offices
The coronavirus pandemic has turned normal life on its head for everyone across the country and most of the world. This is especially true in the world of traditional office