“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 a harder time putting these ideas into practice outside of our homes. Many of our current industries are wasting so much more aluminum, copper, and steel than they realize. This is not only a waste of valuable and precious resources, but it is also a missed opportunity on boosting our economy. Below, we have compiled a list of 10 unique industries that should look into recycling some of their old, scrap metal as
Both Tennessee Chambers Pass Bill Addressing Catalytic Converter Theft
From the Tennessee Scrap Recycling Association: We are pleased to announce the passage of HB1155/SB1612 today in both chambers. To our knowledge this is the first bill in the country to pass which addresses catalytic converter theft. Many states have bills in the works and we expect to see passage very soon in many other states. A special thanks to our members, lobbyists, ISRI team members, Chiefs of Police, and the Sheriffs Association for working together in a unified approach with our legislators. This legislation shows “we” as an industry have taken a proactive approach to this issue in TN. Many of our
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 to the car or truck that helped you get to so many places where you’ve made lasting memories. But if it’s time to move on to a new vehicle, consider taking your old one to the scrap yard to be recycled. Many times, old or aging cars, trucks, or vans require more work to be sold than the vehicle is worth. Having your old vehicle scrap recycled could be the
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 Investigators (IAATI) in cooperation with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) suggesting marking your converter.
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 materials such as old appliances, wires, furniture, and more. Scrap metal recycling is much easier if you use the right tools to take apart and retrieve scrap metal. Here is a list of the most essential scrapping tools that all scrap metal recyclers need at their disposal.
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, or just tried to remodel your kitchen, you know how old materials can begin to pile up.
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 some money on this scrap metal instead of tossing it in the landfill.” But you don’t know where to begin, and your fear of making a mistake is dampening the dollar signs you see by cashing in with scrap metal recycling.
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 work.
What Happens to Scrap Metal if You Don’t Recycle?
You probably heard throughout your school years about the importance of recycling. You can probably remember watching cartoons or hearing jingles about the importance of recycling and its effect on the environment.
7 Factors That Affect Scrap Metal Prices
Whether you are a regular scrapper or just started looking into selling scrap metal, you have probably noticed that scrap metal prices can fluctuate—and sometimes drastically—making the scrap metal market a difficult one to fully wrap your head around. One of the main things scrap yards look at when determining scrap metal prices is the current market price for the metal. However, this is just one of the many factors that can determine the prices at which a scrap yard can buy metals. Here is a list of some of the biggest factors that affect scrap metal prices.