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Now’s the Perfect Time for Metal Recycling!

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Junk King is proud to be North America’s top-rated junk removal company and ‘greenest’ junk removal company, as well. Part of being the most environmentally responsible junk removal company is facilitating a variety of recycling services, including metal recycling

 

At Junk King, we offer scrap metal recycling, which is helpful to remember for your next remodeling. Scrap metal recycling can include metals like iron, copper, steel, and aluminum. A lot of plumbing fixtures and construction debris contains these metals. 

 

Recycling at Junk King Alameda goes much further than that, however. Junk King Alameda can haul away and help you recycle the metal found in furniture, yard waste, home cleanouts, and household appliances. We work with local metal recyclers as well as charities and non-profits so that more items can be recycled, repurposed, or reused. 

 

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Critical Facts About Metal Recycling 

 

Recycling scrap metal has several different yet interrelated benefits. Metal recycling includes both ferrous metals (e.g., cast iron, wrought iron, carbon steel, and alloy steel) and non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, zinc, and tin). The appliances, pots and pans, and furniture around your home is likely made of at least some of these metals. 

 

Steel is actually the most recycled metal in the United States. It is easy to melt down and create new products. You might also be surprised to hear that, while not the most recycled metal, aluminum is one of the most efficient to recycle. It is 20 times more efficient to recycle aluminum than make it in the first place as recycling aluminum uses only 5 percent of the energy. 

 

Recycling just one aluminum can save the energy equivalent of about a days worth of lighting (one lightbulb) or three hours of running a computer. Even though some say that over 100,000 aluminum cans are recycled every minute in the United States, only about 35 percent of aluminum-containing containers, packages, and cans are actually recycled in the United States. 

 

Left to its own devices, aluminum can take a staggering 500 years to decompose in a landfill. That’s unfortunate because aluminum, like steel, is an easy metal to recycle. Aluminum can be turned around into other aluminum products in as little as two months. That means the can you drank from yesterday could be recycled today and turned into a new product on the shelf in a few months! 

 

There are some signs that things are turning around when it comes to recycling, but there’s still more that can be done. Only about 30 percent of recyclable metal is getting recycled. That’s the part that we can improve on. The good news is that approximately 40 percent of the steel production globally right now is being done with recycled steel. Even year about a half-billion tons of metal gets recycled, so that’s definitely a reason to cheer! 

 

Junk King can goose that number up even more. Since Junk King is a full-service junk removal company, you can have virtually any kind of residential junk and commercial junk hauled away and safely recycled. The more items that you have containing recyclable metal the better because keeping these metals out of landfills cuts down on groundwater and soil pollution and has other benefits. 

 

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Why Recycling Metals is Essential 

 

Although steel is the most recycled metal today, metals like aluminum, copper, brass, silver, and gold are following on its heels. A lot of electronics actually use silver and gold, and the more that these precious metals are recycled, the less mining that has to be done. Many of your household appliances contain copper and brass, and these are easily recyclable, too. 

 

Environmentally, recycling has many benefits, over and above keeping these metals out of landfills and reducing the need for new mining. Conserving more virgin materials does, indeed, mean less mining, but the more that metals can be recycled the less energy needs to be expended manufacturing new products. In other words, recycling reduces the number of harmful materials sent into the atmosphere and reduces the manufacturing costs that businesses and consumers would otherwise incur. 

 

Ferrous Metals 

 

Ferrous comes from the Latin for iron. Today, ferrous metals are still used to refer to iron, as well as steel. Iron is said to be the second-most common metal in the Earth’s crust, and iron is what contributes to the Earth’s magnetic field itself. The magnetism part is relevant because the scrap metal yards will use huge magnets to get these metals from the excavator to a truck for further processing. 

 

Ferrous metals eligible for metal recycling mainly come from old appliances and furniture in the United States. Appliances, furniture, and tires contributed to almost a third of recycling ferrous metals in 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This amounted to nearly 5 million tons of recycled ferrous metals that year from these durable goods alone, which equates to a lot of environmental good. 

 

Non-ferrous Metals 

 

Non-ferrous metals are said not to get chemically degraded during the recycling process, which means they can be recycled repeatedly. Aluminum, tin, copper, nickel, and zinc are some of the most common non-ferrous metals that regularly get recycled. You might also be surprised to hear that precious metals like gold and silver are also considered non-ferrous metals, and these are likely in your electronic waste

 

Non-ferrous metals have a way of punching above their weight in that they comprise about 10 percent of the total metal recycling in the United States yet about half (50 percent) of the value garnered from metal recycling. The non-ferrous scrap metal industry in the United States exports about $10 billion worth of material annually to an estimated 100 countries around the world! 

 

Junk King is Proud to Lead on Metal Recycling 

 

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At Junk King, we work with local metal recyclers to ensure your products get recycled properly. The goal is to recycle 60% or more of every junk haul. The higher percentage of metal that can be recycled, the better for the environment.

 

 

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Metal recycling rates are discouragingly low, yet it is one of the most recyclable materials on the planet. Metals can be reused and recycled over and over again, which would go a long way in mitigating climate change and environmental degradation.

From kitchen utensils and the electronic appliances we use to the buildings we live and work in, you’ll find metal in use wherever you look.  How many metal products do you currently have in your house?

The great thing about metal, in all its forms, is that it can be recycled indefinitely – making it a great idea to swap out plastic for metal.

But how does scrap metal recycling work, really? Let’s find out.

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What is Scrap Metal Recycling?

For the most part, scrap metals can be classified into two groups: ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

  • Ferrous Scrap Metal

Ferrous metals contain iron, in one form or another, and are known for their tensile strength. These are your steels and irons. Steel is by far the most recycled metal in the world. Ferrous metals can be found in your car, kitchen appliances, architectural detailing, and industrial applications.

Ferrous scrap metal can further be divided into obsolete and prompt scrap. Obsolete scrap is metal that has been used in one form or another. It includes household appliances, electronics, engines and machinery, and even bedsprings from mattresses. Prompt scrap, on the other hand, refers to the metal pieces left over from manufacturing processes.

  • Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal

Non-ferrous metals are those that don’t contain iron. They include aluminum, tin, lead, zinc, copper, and gold, among others. You’ll find them in your piping systems, gutters, and electrical wiring.

Aluminum is one of the easiest metals to recycle as it doesn’t degrade during the process. It can be processed countless times without losing its integrity.

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Why You Should Recycle Metal Products

What comes to mind when you think of scrap metal? Perhaps, it’s huge piles of twisted steel being lifted by giant claw machines in a junkyard. Truth is, a lot of the stuff and packaging we throw out could be considered scrap metal. Think about it. How many soda or canned goods cans have you thrown out in your life?

Sure, it’s easy to recycle small items. You can toss them out in the weekly recycling bin. But what about the big appliances. Common household appliances like stoves, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and dryers contain a considerable amount of scrap metal. Landfill disposal of such items is equivalent to wasting resources. The moment you decide to replace such household appliances is the moment they become scrap metal.

Non-biodegradable products don’t belong in landfills. Landfills are supposed to work pretty much the same way compost piles do. It’s a place where organic metals can decompose down to their natural state. Throwing non-biodegradable products, including metals and plastics, slows down the process and makes landfills incredibly hazardous.

In addition, fridges, freezers, and other appliances containing refrigerants should not be disposed of in landfills. Older units contain CFC (chloro-fluoro-carbons) that can wreck the ozone when thrown out with the rest of your garbage.  And it’s not just your cooling units – some microwaves, dryers, washers, and dehumidifiers have substances that compromise the air, water, and soil.

Recycling ensures that metal-containing products don’t end up in landfills and saves on resources needed to mine virgin ores from the earth. And as you know, mining is highly disruptive to the environment. Recycling also conserves energy that would otherwise be used in the metal manufacturing process. For instance, recycling steel uses 60 percent less energy, while recycling aluminum saves 95 percent!

Let’s break this down. Recycling one aluminum soda can saves enough power to run a TV set for up to three hours.

So, get to recycling and save the planet.

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How to Recycle Scrap Metal

So how can you recycle your huge bulky appliances? There are countless recycling centers scattered throughout the United States. Here in Oakland, you’ll find numerous scrap metal recycling centers that would be happy to take in your metal appliances.

Scrap metal dealers recycle a wide variety of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. While scrap yards mostly deal in large quantities of scrap metals from trade industries, you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t welcome homeowners. The catch is, you’ll have to take your appliances to them during their business hours which can take considerable effort on your part.

But, you can always opt for professional junk haulers like Junk King Alameda. Recycling scrap metal can be a cumbersome and dangerous task. And this is why you should call in the professionals.

Here are some of the reasons you should hire professional junk removal companies for scrap metal removal.

1. Your health and safety is paramount

Recycling scrap metal is just cumbersome; it’s also dangerous. Heavy metal objects come with sharp edges or broken parts that can seriously injure you. Metal products must always be handled with care precisely because they tend to rust, which can lead to tetanus infections. Professional junk haulers have the means to safely handle and recycle all kinds of scrap metal safely. There’s no reason why you should put your safety at risk.

2. Junk removal services are cost-effective.

Hiring a junk removal company in Oakland saves you time and a lot of unwarranted expenses. Imagine having to take multiple trips back and forth from a local scrap dealer. Not only is this cumbersome, but it also harms your pockets. Save yourself the hassle and hire a professional firm. The cost you pay for the convenience is 100% worth it.

Scrap Metal Recycling with Junk King Alameda

Junk King Alameda can safely and cost-efficiently get rid of your scrap metal and other junk. And because we’re an eco-friendly company, we will ensure that all your scrap metal is recycled.

Let Junk King collect and haul your scrap metal to a local recycling facility. We operate a fleet of trucks that can fit the largest of appliances, and we have the muscle to do the heavy lifting. We’ve partnered with various recycling facilities in Oakland, which means you don’t have to drive around in search of the right junkyard.

You have better things to do with your time. Let our team of specialists take care of your scrap metal.

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Exploring Items that Contribute to Metal Recycling Oakland

 

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One of the best ways of keeping our planet clean is recycling metal products, such as ‘end of life’ appliances. Old furniture, appliances, and electronics can contribute to scrap metal recycling and ultimately reduce the carbon footprint and need to mine for new metals. 

Scrap metal includes products made out of the following metals: steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and iron. There’s likely a lot of scrap metal around your house at the moment, and the crew at Junk King Fremont know exactly where the local scrap metal recyclers are. 

Junk King Fremont was started by, Krisna Vepa, five years ago after a career revolving around renewables and recycling in the high-tech industry. People in California come to Junk King to help them solve problems that they might not be able to solve on their own, such as responsibly recycling scrap metal. 

Where Can Recyclable Scrap Metal Be Found? 

There’s a great chance that potential scrap metal can be found all around your home or office.

Many pots and pans in the kitchen are made from iron or copper, so those are eligible for metal recycling in Oakland. Kitchen appliances like microwaves and refrigerators will also typically contain copper wiring, perfect for metal recycling Oakland. 

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  • Steel in Home and Construction Debris 

Steel is one of the most popular kinds of metals for constructing furniture and appliances. Household appliances like refrigerators and shelving in workplaces is frequently made from steel.

Bigger appliances are invariably constructed from steel because of its durability and resistance to oxidation, or rusting. 

Large appliances are typically full of steel that can be used for metal recycling Oakland. Air conditioners, washing machines, freezers, dishwashers and other appliances that my crew at Junk King takes all contain steel in abundance. Junk King takes the following appliances, many of which contain steel: 

  • Air conditioners 
  • Dishwashers 
  • Washing Machines 
  • Dryers 
  • Microwaves 
  • Ovens 
  • Refrigerators 
  • Water heaters 

 

Steel and iron are said to be easier to recycle because of their magnetic properties. At the metal recycling Oakland facility, the steel can literally have impurities removed from it more easily because of this magnetic quality. Where else might steel for metal recycling Oakland be found? 

Your stainless steel silverware may also be responsibly recycled with Junk King’s help. Steel is also frequently used in the construction industry or almost anywhere you find larger appliances. 


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  • Aluminum in Home, Construction and Remodeling 

Frames, windows, and other types of construction debris that Junk King takes frequently contain aluminum in abundance. 

Soda cans made from aluminum are another source of scrap metal, but aluminum can also be found in windows, doors, and siding. For any of these items or yard waste, you can count on Junk King to haul these items away and put them towards metal recycling Oakland. 

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If you hire Junk King to haul away old furniture, appliances, yard waste, or other junk containing aluminum, then you should know that your contribution to metal recycling Oakland can have a quick turnaround. In fact, aluminum is one of the quickest scrap metals to melt down and turn back into consumer products. 

Electronic waste such as televisions and monitors can contain aluminum, and recyclable aluminum may also be found in air conditioners. Fortunately, Junk King takes a variety of electronic waste – including televisions, monitors, and computers – rich in scrap metals and precious metals such as gold. 

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It has been said that the aluminum deriving from soda cans, siding, or appliances can go from scrap metal to a new product standing on store shelves in as little as two months – a sixty day turnaround! Metal recycling Oakland is good for the planet and that’s something we take very seriously. 

Aluminum actually tops the list in terms of the top non-ferrous (non-iron) scrap metal recovery. Copper and stainless steel are a bit further down the list but still critical for metal recycling Oakland.

If you think you have aluminum items that can contribute to metal recycling Oakland, feel free to call 1-888-888-JUNK to book an appointment, text a photo of your items to 1-737-888-5865, or book online with us to potentially save $20. 

  • Copper Used in Manufacturing 

Copper is used in the manufacture of electronics, electrical wiring, electrical components, and copper pipes. This means that if you are doing a renovation, whether as a business or as a homeowner, you should give Junk King a call because that copper can contribute to metal recycling Oakland and help the planet out. 

Small appliances will almost always contain copper because the wires in these electronics are made from copper. The reason that copper is used in electronics is that copper allows the current to flow smoothly thanks to the low level of resistance offered by this valuable metal. A lot of metal recycling Oakland is recovered copper from older electronics. 

  • Brass in Bathroom Fixtures 

Brass is known as an alloy because it is a combination of the metal copper and the metal zinc. You can find brass in lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures such as the faucets attached to the sink. Brass is frequently used throughout bathrooms and plumbing. 

Recycling brass and other scrap metals has been done for a long time because it is much more efficient to use and melt down the current metal in circulation rather than mine and process new ore from scratch. The good news is that ferrous metals have a high recovery rate, but more can still be done with metal recycling Oakland. 

  • Iron in Kitchen and Outdoors 

Many pans are made out of iron or copper, so those should be eligible for metal recycling Oakland when you book an appointment with Junk King. Iron is found outdoors as well. Patio furniture, old lawn mowers, metal swings, and iron railings can be safely recycled as scrap metal. 

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It’s time for a little scrap metal trivia. Did you know that there are two kinds of scrap metal? These two types are ferrous and nonferrous. Ferrous metals are iron and steel. Nonferrous is pretty much everything else. This includes aluminum, tin, lead, pewter, zinc, bronze and brass. When you think of scrap metal what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it huge piles of twisted steel lifted by a giant claw machine at a junk yard? That is certainly one way to look at scrap metal. The truth is that a lot of what we throw out could be considered scrap metal starting with all our soda cans or empty canned goods. Those are easy to get rid of because they can be tossed out in the weekly recycling bin. But what about the big items?

When you consider getting rid of major kitchen appliances like stows, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers or trash compactors then you’re talking about some serious scrap metal. This also applies to things like bicycles, sewing machines and lawnmowers. The moment you decide anyone of those items should be gotten rid of it becomes scrap metal.

If scrap metal find its way to a landfill it is just becoming a wasted resource. Think of a landfill as a giant compost pile. The best results for something like that would be to have organic materials that can decompose down to their natural state. Adding scrap metal into that mix is going to slow the process down and make those landfills even more hazardous than they already are. The fact is that recycling metal actually requires fewer resources than making metal from scratch. This means it’s less expensive and reduces the harmful impact that mining or smelting raw materials has on the environment.

The numbers break down like this: for every ton of steel that is recycled we end up saving 2500 pounds of iron ore, 1400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestone. Even if you recycle just one aluminum soda can you’re saving enough power to run a television set for three hours. That kind of recycling can add up very quickly.

All around Oakland there are scrap metal recycle centers which are happy to take in your metal. The one condition is that you have to bring the metal to them. You also have to bring the metal to them during their business hours. Just because you embrace the concept of recycling scrap metal doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy to pull off.

Of course you can reduce the amount of effort on your part by hiring professional junk haulers like Junk King Alameda to take away your big pieces of scrap metal. These junk haulers are in a perfect position to haul away your scrap metal because they’ve got the truck space and the muscle to do the heavy lifting. They also know exactly where to drop off the scrap metal which means you don’t have to run the risk of driving around Oakland for hours looking for the right junk yard. You’ve got better things to do with your time, so let Junk King’s pro hauling team take care of your scrap metal.

Junk King Alameda
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San Leandro, CA 94577
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