{"id":1719,"date":"2022-06-01T12:50:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T12:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/?p=1719"},"modified":"2022-06-12T13:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-12T13:00:33","slug":"choose-right-industrial-scrap-metals-to-recycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/blog\/choose-right-industrial-scrap-metals-to-recycle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Industrial Scrap Metals to Recycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you run a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maricopa County manufacturing company and are looking to recycle your scrap metal? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will help walk you through the benefits of recycling and how to go about choosing the right pieces to bring in.\u00a0 Recycling will financially benefit your company by doing two things.\u00a0 First, manufacturing products made with recycled materials is much lower in cost than having metals mined from raw ore.\u00a0 And secondly, recycling scrap metals can make your business money from items you may not even expect could be valuable.\u00a0 It\u2019s also a wonderful choice for the environment.\u00a0 By recycling scrap metals, landfill waste will be cut down and helps to lower your carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Kind of Metals Can be Recycled?<\/h2>\n<h3>Ferrous Scrap Metal Scraps<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few features of ferrous metal is that it\u2019s incredibly durable, contains iron, and can stick to a magnet.\u00a0 Ferrous metals are usually not high-dollar items.\u00a0 The United States produced more than 19 million tons of ferrous scrap metal in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/blog\/high-value-of-scrap-metal-in-phoenix\/\"><strong>Iron<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; There are two different types of iron, wrought iron, and cast iron.\u00a0 This metal can be found in construction materials via beams, piping, and reinforced concrete.\u00a0 On a much smaller level, cast iron is found in cookware such as in cast iron pans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/ferrous-grades-recycling-az\/\"><strong>Steel<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The most recycled metal in the world, steel is found in office furnishings, automobiles, and food packaging.\u00a0 Steel is also found in larger industrial projects such as commercial buildings, bridges, and pipelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Non-Ferrous Metal Scraps<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-ferrous metals are more malleable than ferrous metals and do not contain iron.\u00a0 They do not stick to a magnet and are more valuable than ferrous versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/aluminum-alloy-recycling-az\/\">Aluminum<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Found in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cans, frames of doors and windows, and even airplanes, storm windows are often made with aluminum frames.\u00a0 A screen door\u2019s frame can also be entirely made of aluminum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Copper<\/strong> &#8211; Copper is a high price metal that can be found in lots of manufacturing and industrial job sites.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some common places copper is found at the workplace can be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building wire, plumbing, computers and other electronics, appliances, company cars, and heating and cooling systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brass<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be found in door handles, bathroom fixtures, keys, faucets, musical instruments, or tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stainless Steel<\/strong> &#8211; Prevalent in the restaurant industry, stainless steel can be found in kitchens including countertops, pots and pans, and silverware.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bronze<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Found in jewelry, musical instruments, industrial castings, sculptures, and tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn more about Recycling Industrial Scrap Metal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/scrap-metal-recycling-5194160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/scrap-metal-recycling-5194160<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/the-importance-of-copper-recycling-2877931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/the-importance-of-copper-recycling-2877931<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellkeptwallet.com\/get-money-from-scrap-metal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/wellkeptwallet.com\/get-money-from-scrap-metal\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact Consolidated Resources for a Recycling Program Quote<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Maricopa County business produces metal scrap, you need a trustworthy metal recycling company like CRI on your team. CRI provides\u00a0<\/span>customers with unmatched customer service. We understand every manufacturing environment is unique and that&#8217;s why we tailor your recycling program to your specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>We offer high-quality storage bins, safe and experienced drivers, accurate weights and material grading, detailed reports, and timely payment.<\/p>\n<p>Give CRI a call (<a href=\"tel:623-931-5009\">623-931-5009<\/a>) today to find out what Orange &amp; Blue can do your YOU!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you run a Maricopa County manufacturing company and are looking to recycle your scrap metal? 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