Benefits of recycling metals

Metal is a widely recyclable material, with many types being repurposed for further use. As global concern for the environment grows, so does the demand for increased recycling, especially of materials that would otherwise end up in landfill. Waste Metal is either tipped at a recycling center or collected from customers and brought to a waste transfer station to be sorted and separated from other waste. In order to separate different metal types various methods and machinery are used. Once separated, the metal is transported to a specialized recycling center where it will be processed. The waste metal is manufactured into new metal material, often through it melting down.

• Reduce Energy Use
  

  The creation of virgin metal materials uses far more energy than using recycled metal. From mining and processing the ore to shaping and treating the metal for use, lots of expensive and environmentally damaging energy must be used.

• Protect Natural Resources
  

  Metal requires natural ore to be mined and processed, using up limited natural resources. However, when using recycled metal, no additional materials need to be mined, helping to preserve natural resources.

• Endless Recycling
  

  Metal is a great material to recycle because it can generally be recycled again and again.