We all know that there are infinite benefits to recycling your old scrap metal. It’s cleaner for the environment, significantly more cost-effective than mining, and can help to develop a
Tennessee Scrap Laws

Roane Metals Group makes this information about scrap metal laws in Tennessee available as a resource or supplement to applicable laws. This article is intended to summarize these scrap metal
3 Items You Can’t Legally Scrap in Tennessee and 5 That Give Us Pause

Metal recycling benefits the environment and the economy in multiple ways. Unfortunately, scrap metal has historically been an easy target for thieves, with metal theft almost always rising alongside the
The 5 Most Valuable Scrap Metals in Your House

Even though it’s officially June, it’s still not too late to get into some last-minute spring cleaning! If you’re ready to refresh your surroundings, whether it’s a deep clean or maybe a
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
Environmental Benefits of Recycling Scrap Metal

Scrap metal has long been a revenue source for companies and individuals alike. But recycling your scrap metal is not only good for your wallet, it also helps the environment
Top 8 Places to Look for Scrap Copper

Copper is one of the most common metals scrappers will look for to sell at the scrap yard. It’s a highly sought-after commodity in the scrap metal recycling community because
Copper vs. Brass vs. Bronze: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever looked at a piece of scrap metal and thought, “Is this copper, brass, or bronze?” These three metals can sometimes be a little confusing to tell apart
Summertime Scrap

Summertime is full of fun moments for friends and family. Between beach trips, lazy days on the lake, backyard barbecues, or Fourth of July fireworks, it seems like there’s always a reason to celebrate in these warmer
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