Scrapping metal is increasingly popular. It is a great way to get rid of old household and business items in an environmentally friendly way while making money in the process. The latter is why many people have taken up collecting scrap metals and submitting them to a scrap yard in their spare time. If you want to make money scrapping metal, it is imperative you know which items you can submit to a scrap yard, which items are illegal to scrap, and how much money certain metals fetch. One of the most common items people often ask about is railroad tracks. Are they legal to scrap? Can You Turn ..read more

Scrap yards allow you to get rid of old, broken, and otherwise unnecessary items all while making some extra cash. Whether you want extra space in your home, need a way to safely get rid of certain items in an environmentally conscious way, or need a bit of money on the side, scrap yards are worth considering. However, a common question and concern that prevents many people from going to their local scrap yards is whether the scrap yard will take in and accept their items. Which items are acceptable? Which are not? This blog post will answer that question and help you sort out items you can s ..read more

  Climate change and pollution are two of the biggest issues in our world right now. It has impacted everything from the weather and sea life to our energy prices and manufacturing practices. Every facet of our daily lives has been touched in one way or another by climate change and pollution. Art, often taking inspiration from the mundane, from our daily lives, and frequently used to get across messages and lessons, has had a long history with environmentalism. Art featuring climate change and pollution has had a decades-long history and has been prominently featured in galleries, exhib ..read more

Metals, both rare and common, form the backbone of our modern societies. They power our energy infrastructure, our electronics, our appliances, and much more. The economics and the logistics of whether mining or recycling is better, more cost-effective, and more reliable have profound implications for businesses at all levels of the supply chain. In this article, we’ll go over the benefits of recycling metal and how it compares to mining, what the future holds for these two approaches, and how your company can adapt to the changing realities. If you are a business that heavily relies on metals ..read more

Do you enjoy hunting for treasure? Have always wondered how metal detecting works? Have finally purchased one but you’re unsure how to use a metal detector? In this article, we’ll answer all these questions and more. Metal detecting can be a fun outdoor individual and group activity that can make you feel like you’re treasure hunting. It is exhilarating, it is fun, and it can be done alone or with a group of friends/family members. And what’s best? You can potentially make some money on the side as well! Sadly, though, it isn’t easy to learn the craft. Beginners might get confused as they wond ..read more

Worldwide, demand for raw metals continues to rise, and this has not only brought with it rising prices on several key consumer goods, but it has also been one of the critical causes of inflation globally in the past few years. Though as the global economy tries to slowly accommodate the larger volumes of metals mined, transported, refined, and moulded, it is increasingly apparent we’re slowly facing bottlenecks in our supply chains as it relates to several key, widely used metals. New mines and manufacturing plants simply can’t keep up with the demands globally. Amid all this chaos, however ..read more

If you’re a small, medium, or large manufacturing company operating in most industries in the United Kingdom, chances are you’re producing scrap metal throughout the year, and not small quantities of it. What can you do with this scrap metal? Is there a way to recycle it? What are the advantages and the alternatives? These are key questions you’re likely asking yourself right now, and this blog post will help answer all of them. Continue reading and find out what exactly is a scrap metal audit, why your business needs it, and the checklist you can follow to ensure the process gets done! What ..read more

Brass and bronze are two of the most commonly used metal alloys in the world, both having a variety of key uses that make them integral to various sectors of our economy. These alloys have been used for centuries in a wide range of applications, from musical instruments to architectural accents. The similarities don’t end there, however. Brass and bronze are both copper-based alloys, and this fact has often prompted people to ask “What is the difference between brass and bronze?”, but the reality is, despite their many similarities, bronze and brass possess distinct properties and characteris ..read more

The modern world is built on metals. We use them in food packaging, electronic devices, household appliances, construction, furniture, and for many other purposes. But in day-to-day life, we don’t really need to identify metals or know what makes one metal different from another. The situation changes when you find a job in the metal industry or want to earn some extra money by selling scrap metal. Being able to recognise common metals will help you sort your scrap metal and accurately assess its value. In the article below, you can find our short scrap metal identification guide with differen ..read more

There are certain distinctions between different metals. Based on their traits, they’re divided into categories. One of the most vital characteristics of a metal is whether it’s magnetic or not. Some metals are, some aren’t at all and some are to a certain extent. Which ones of them are magnetic and what does it mean exactly? What are magnetic metals used for? Read on and see for yourself. Common Traits of Magnetic Materials To find out which metals are magnetic, it’s vital to be aware of what material is magnetic in general. The only material that can be magnetic is metal. The thing is that n ..read more