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January 31st, 2022

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How Scrap Metal Recycling is Beneficial to the Environment

Environmental pressures are pushing people to find ways to recycle more and use less. For this reason, it’s no surprise that scrap metal recycling has jumped in popularity in recent years. If you’ve got a collection of old appliances, aluminum cans, or any other scrap metal, keep reading to learn more about why you should consider recycling it!

Benefits to the Environment:

Less Mining

Mining for ore is very taxing on the planet. Large chunks of the earth are dug up or tunneled into in the search for raw materials that can be made into metal. Large amounts of resources are used for the mining equipment, which leads to air and land pollution. Mining can even cause sinkholes to appear, damaging property and land. Deforestation, dwindling populations of local flora and fauna, and water contamination can all be caused by mining. For these reasons, it’s important for us to reuse as much metal as possible so less raw materials are needed.

Reduces Landfill Volume

Whatever metals aren’t recycled or reused usually ends up at a landfill. Not every material can be recycled, so, naturally, there will be some added landfill volume each year, but recycling scrap metal is a great way to prevent overfilling garbage dumps. Instead of taking up space, scrap metal can be recycled and made into a functional product over and over again.

Prevents Toxic Exposure

Though the raw materials used to make metal come from the earth, unrecycled metals can actually cause harm to the soil and groundwater if they aren’t recycled. Toxic components of metals can leak into the ground and affect plants, animals, water sources, and more, leading to an unhealthy environment. Recycling removes these toxic elements and makes the metal ready for further usage without damaging the environment.

Conserves Energy

​Creating a metal object from virgin ore uses up a lot of energy. Recycling, on the other hand, uses only a fraction of that energy. This means metal production gets more energy-efficient the more it is used and recycled.

What Metals Can I Recycle? 

The most common metals you can recycle are copper, brass, iron, aluminum, and stainless steel. They can all be found around the house, especially in the kitchen, electrical systems, and plumbing. Before getting rid of old appliances or cooking items, head to your local scrap metal specialist to see if they can be recycled! The best part is that you’ll be paid for your unwanted metals!

Contact Second Street Iron & Metal!

If you’re ready to give scrap metal recycling a try in the Greater Boston area, get in touch with Second Street Iron & Metal! We’ll give you the best price for your scrap metal, so you can help your bank account and the environment. Give us a call at (617) 387-1188 or fill out the contact form on our website, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible!

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January 03rd, 2022

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How to Sell Scrap Appliances for Cash 
Did you know that you can turn old dishwashers, washing machines, and more into quick cash? Our team at Second Street Iron & metal offers the best scrap metal prices for your old junk, including scrap appliances. Below, we’ll talk about some important tips and knowledge you should have before you start selling scrap appliances!

What Appliances Can You Sell For Scrap Metal? 
Old stoves, dryers, dishwashers, and washing machines that are no longer in use can earn you a pretty penny when you sell them for scrap. Because these home appliances are large and heavy, they often carry more metal embedded in their composition than other appliances worth scrapping. Since these appliances are largely made of metal for durability, they’re extremely valuable to scrap metal recycling companies. When you bring these appliances to a scrap yard, they’ll be separated into their ferrous and non-ferrous metal parts. Because these different types of metals have different market values, each part will be weighed separately and you’ll be compensated accordingly!

What Appliances Don’t Carry Scrap Value?
While almost any appliance can be sold for scrap metal, several types aren’t worth that much. This is because some types of metals and scrapping techniques due to the appliances’ complexity aren’t worth the time or effort. For instance, salvaging metal from a microwave oven will earn you cash, but it will likely be worth less per pound than a washing machine. Avoid going for scrap appliances that have a high plastic content. Also, smaller appliances such as toasters, ovens, and mixers are worth far less than a single dishwasher. Unless small appliances are from the heating and cooling system units (HVAC) that have tubing and valuable metal coils, they won’t be worth a large amount. 

Best Places to Look for Scrap Metal Appliances 
The best places to look for scrap appliances for cash include your basement, nearest junkyards, sheds, and any other area that junk may have been left around. 

Contact Second Street Iron & Metal!
If you’re living in or around the Boston area and are looking into selling scrap appliances for cash, look no further than Second Street Iron & Metal! We purchase scrap appliances for the best prices you’ll find anywhere in the area! Give us a call at (617) 387-1188 or fill out the contact form on our website, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible!

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