METAL RECYCLING EMERALD
Metal Recycling Emerald & Surrounds
Scrap metal can become a serious issue in some yards. Over time scrap can build up and up, posing a threat not only to the effectiveness of your company but also to the safety of your employees.
To deal with this build-up, you should be looking into metal recycling, how it can clear up your premises, and how your company can see a great financial benefit from recycling your scrap metal with
BCM Scrap Steel.
There are two types of recyclable metals: non-ferrous and ferrous. Ferrous metals are iron and carbon alloys found in alloy steel, carbon steel, and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals include aluminium, lead, copper, zinc, and tin as well as precious metals such as gold, platinum, and silver.
When you choose to recycle your metal and scrap steel through BCM, you can do so with the confidence that you'll be minimising the negative impact your waste has on our planet. We endeavour to use all metal waste as proactively as possible, meaning your scrap can enjoy a renewed lease of life as something new.
Scrap Metal Collection
As a scrap metal collection service, we understand that jobs in scrap metal recycling can come in any shape or size. BCM Scrap Steel & Transport Emerald don’t forget our roots as a small company running out of a single truck.
Now we operate over ten pieces of heavy machinery in our day to day operation, but we haven’t lost sight of the fact that even taking care of the smallest job can make someone's day. Any size job - big or small - we've got you covered!
We understand that hauling your pile of scrap metal to the nearest site can be a struggle for many - especially the smaller businesses that don't have as many resources or free time at their disposal. That's why we come to you! For efficient scrap metal collection in your local Emerald area, trust BCM.
1. Once all of the scrap metal has been collected from your premises, we will take it back to our yard where the metal is weighed.
2. Once all of the metal is weighed out, we pay you a rebate proportionate to the weight of the metal that we've taken.
3. We even offer you a free scrap metal bin to make the process easier throughout.
4. Scrap recycling with BCM Scrap Steel is a win-win situation and one which you can see significant financial benefits from in no time at all.
Selling your scrap metal to a reputable recycling company easily beats letting it sit there in a yard. At BCM, we offer fair prices for all of the scrap metal bought, so you can enjoy both your newly freed-up space and the extra change in your pocket!
Of course, not all scrap metal needs to go into a recycler. At BCM, we are happy to say that we foster a mutually beneficial relationship with community leaders and businesses.
We can collect any scrap metals that anyone might want to be removed from their properties, and whilst this metal isn't of any use to those who have asked for its removal, it can be of great benefit to someone else.
By providing products such as piping, rectangular hollow sections, beams and floor plates, we are able to give back to the community that our company was initially founded from.
They always say that another man's waste is another man's treasure. This is exactly the case with scrap metal. While you may view your scrap metal as of no use to your business's proceeds, it could be just what another business needs. Similarly, if you need a particular scrap metal part, why not come down to our yards?
What Metal Can Be Recycled?
If you have some scrap metal sitting in a yard, the good news is that it can likely be recycled. A broad range of scrap metal materials can be recycled here in Australia, including steel, copper, iron, and the increasingly popular aluminium.
This means that a number of common commercial items, including cans, cylinders, electrical cables, and gas bottles can be recycled. In particular, scrap metal materials that are great to recycle are aluminium and copper, both of which can be recycled indefinitely due to the fact they do not degrade.
Ferrous metals such as scrap iron and steel are also ideal for recycling thanks to their energy efficiency compared to using the raw versions. If you'd like to be sure that we here at BCM can recycle your materials, simply get in touch with us.
What Metal Can't Be Recycled?
Despite there being great potential as to what can be recycled, there are also many scrap metals that ideally should not be recycled. This could be for a number of reasons, including the risk of becoming hazardous, contaminating the scrap site, and more.
For instance, lead and mercury are incredibly potent metals that are classified as being hazardous to both human health and the environment. While these can still be recycled in theory, they must only be recycled through approved facilities specifically designated for their safe handling.
Aside from that, other metals that cannot be recycled are plutonium and uranium, both of which are radioactive materials used in research or other highly classified environments - meaning you're very unlikely to even come into contact with them unless you are a scientist, engineer, or physicist!
Why Recycle Scrap Metal?
As a valuable commodity, metal can be recycled repeatedly without losing its qualities. We can save natural resources by recycling scrap metal, which requires less energy to process than making new items from raw materials.
Metal recycling also produces less carbon dioxide and other hazardous gases. Furthermore, recycling your metal trash with BCM could help you save money by lowering your manufacturing and production expenses.
Recycling scrap metal is a time-consuming and rigorous procedure that requires a multi-step process to reclaim precious metal from scrap materials. When the metal is collected, it is taken to our recycling facility and separated into different types, such as copper, aluminium, steel, and brass. After separation, the material undergoes shredding and melting to separate waste products from re-usable metal. Finally, the recycled metal is re-solidified.
The Benefits Of Recycling Scrap Metal in Emerald
When it comes to scrap metal recycling, there are various advantages to consider. From trash reduction to preserving our natural resources, scrap metal recycling has never been more vital. Here are some of the most significant benefits of scrap metal recycling:
Protecting Natural Resources
Obtaining new materials necessitates intensive mining and processing, which depletes a significant portion of our natural resources. Mining for these metals is a time-consuming and disruptive operation that has the potential to harm the surrounding ecosystem and animals. Using recycled metals, on the other hand, eliminates the demand for new materials, therefore saving and maintaining natural resources.
Waste Reduction
Metals are extremely slow to biodegrade. Therefore, it's critical that they don't end up in landfills since they can lower overall landfill capacity and cause glasshouse gas emissions.
More Eco-friendly
Scrap metal recycling is far more environmentally-friendly than previously thought, thanks to metal's unique ability to be recycled repeatedly. Most metals can be recycled indefinitely without affecting the overall quality of the product. Although this may not be true in the case of aluminium due to its unique properties, most metals can be recycled multiple times. Companies can take advantage of this fact to ensure that metal is diverted from landfills as often as possible.
Influence The Economy
Scrap metal recycling may significantly influence the economy because of the complicated processes and labour required, which necessitates job creation. It also leads to local investment in the development and operation of recycling plants in the region. Investing in large-scale recycling operations that require vast amounts of manpower creates job opportunities, which, in turn, contributes to the growth of the local economy.
If you have an excess of scrap metal that you're looking to get removed from the property, get in touch with BCM Scrap Steel today!
Our scrap steel & metal services benefit everyone involved, and we make every single step of the process as easy as possible, from sending you a scrap steel bin to paying a rebate for any metals taken from the property. If you're interested in metal recycling services, no matter whether the job is large or small scale,
contact BCM Scrap Steel on 0413 555 421 for more information on how we can help you.
BCM Scrap Steel service Emerald, Rockhampton, Moranbah, Mackay, Yeppoon and surrounding areas!
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