Why Recycling Metal Matters in the Prairies
Recycling metal isn’t just good for the environment — it can be great for your wallet, too.
The average household accumulates a surprising amount of metal waste that often ends up in landfills. In this article, we’ll show you how your unwanted metal can mean more green—for the planet and for you.
Why Should You Recycle Metal?
Recycling metal is a critical part of the modern metal industry. Producing new metal from recycled metal takes around 5% of the energy when compared to making new metal from raw materials (like ore).
What does this mean? Emissions are reduced, and products that use metal are more affordable to the end consumer (aka. you!).
That’s why bringing your scrap metal to places like Inland Steel matters. It’s an easy step to make, with a big impact on helping the environment and putting cash in your pocket.
The most commonly recycled metals include aluminum, copper, and steel, all of which are prevalent in everyday household items.
Aluminum Recycling
Aluminum is an exceptionally easy metal to recycle and continue to use.
Remarkably, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today thanks to recycling!
Some aluminum products can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality, making aluminum recycling a powerful tool for energy conservation.
Copper Recycling
Copper recycling is not only profitable but also energy efficient. Recycled copper is essential for manufacturing a variety of products, from electrical wiring to appliances.
With the price of copper on the rise your scrap copper could be quite valuable. Be sure to learn how to prepare your metal before you bring it in, to make sure you get the most money for your metal.
Steel Recycling
Steel is the most recycled material on the planet, comprising about half of all recycled materials in North America. Its durability makes it ideal for recycling, with recycled steel maintaining high quality for use in everything from vehicles to construction materials. This not only conserves energy but also reduces the need for new raw materials to be mined and processed.
Look Beyond The Bin
Recycling metal has far-reaching benefits, including reducing landfill waste and saving natural resources. It’s a win-win: you contribute to environmental conservation and earn some extra money by recycling your scrap metal.
CONTACT INLAND STEEL
If you have scrap metal you’d like to recycle for cash contact our team today! We are open Monday to Friday and have six locations across Western Canada with convenient drive-in and drop-off facilities.
