You’ve probably bought a stainless steel bottle over the years to provide a durable, reusable, and healthier option for hydrating on the go. But now you have a collection of water bottles that have passed their prime. What do you do with your old ones? Can stainless steel bottles be recycled? Stainless steel bottles can…
In past centuries, metal recycling had strong ties to resource availability and economic rewards. While these are still significant factors, the importance of scrap metal recycling is more focused on the environmental impact of metal (and all other) recycling.
Recycling is a trend that continues to grow, which is excellent news for the environment. This is also good if you want to get rid of metals taking up space in your factory. However, not everyone knows how to recycle larger machines or metal scraps. In some cases, you may have specialised equipment cluttering your…
When people think of recycling metal, they often imagine it on a small scale, like a few children gathering aluminium cans for pocket money. However, there is a significant market for recycling commercial scrap metal for businesses.
It seems that nearly everyone is interested in a side hustle to earn a bit of extra money. What if you could make extra cash while cleaning your property and helping the environment? Recycling an old scrap metal car from your yard or garage is an ideal way to accomplish all three things. This is…
The negative impact of dumping recyclable materials in landfills is well documented.
Scrap metal is often viewed for its monetary value, the impact recycling it has on the environment, or both. Unfortunately, people forget the inherent risks of dealing with various metals at a scrap metal yard.
Scrap metal recycling is not a new concept. Some people say that it is necessary, while others may disagree. Other people talk about the significant profits they can obtain from recycling scrap metals. But not everyone finds recycling a desirable task, causing them to ignore its benefits. We all have rubbish at home, but how…
Copper (Cu) is both a mineral and element present in our everyday lives. It’s everywhere, from your kitchen sink to benchtops to jewellery. A large car can have more than 45kg of copper. This material is valued for its excellence as a heat and electricity conductor. It’s malleable, ductile, and corrosion-resistant, as well.
The problem of thieves stripping copper and copper alloys from construction sites, homes, and industrial sites continues to grow. In some cases, criminals removed copper sculptures and memorial plaques from cemeteries.
Magnetism is astounding; it’s like magic. But have you ever wondered why some materials respond to magnets whilst some don’t? At Collins Recycling, we encounter tons of metals, and we understand which are magnetic metals and which are not. We also know the concept behind this attraction. That’s why we’re sharing this knowledge with you…
It’s summertime! What does it mean? You get to enjoy beaches like Scarborough Beach, eat some gelato, stroll around Northbridge, watch a movie in the great outdoors, and do some seasonal clean-up. You may not look forward to the last option, but there are good reasons to do so, including its benefits for the environment.…