{"id":1807,"date":"2023-06-12T15:55:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T15:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2023-08-12T15:56:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T15:56:07","slug":"recycling-non-ferrous-metals-info-for-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/blog\/recycling-non-ferrous-metals-info-for-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycling Non-Ferrous Metals – Info for Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you work for an industrial or manufacturing business in Maricopa County, chances are you have produced some sort of non-ferrous scrap metals on the job.\u00a0 Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron.\u00a0 These include lead, zinc, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, and tin.\u00a0 Precious metals like gold and silver are also considered non-ferrous.\u00a0 Non-ferrous metals tend to be more malleable than ferrous ones (steel, cast iron, carbon steel, etc.) Because of this, they make it easier to machine and be applied to brand new non-ferrous metal products.\u00a0 Applications of such metals vary from electronics, car parts, piping, batteries, industrial castings, and sculptures.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Identify Non-Ferrous Metals<\/b><\/h2>\n

No large equipment is required to detect a non-ferrous piece of scrap metal.\u00a0 <\/span>This can be done with a simple, small magnet.\u00a0 Non-ferrous metals will not stick to a magnet.\u00a0 Ferrous metals (containing iron) will stick to the magnet.\u00a0 These are not usually the high-dollar items, but can and should still be recycled if you have them!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits for Your Business of Recycling Scrap Non-Ferrous Metals<\/b><\/h2>\n