If your local machine shop or fabrication plant generates scrap metal as a part of its routine operation, you may be able to transform those unsightly scrap piles into revenue. Construction companies can also take advantage of ASM recycling services to clear scrap materials or demolition refuse and earn top dollar. Whether your processes produce structural steel, carbon plate, stainless steel, or nickel alloys, ASM Recycling can help your business convert that extra material into more than a process byproduct. This eco-friendly and economically savvy approach to managing scrap from manufacturi ..read more

Like most raw materials, the price of scrap metal fluctuates regularly. The good news for you, though, is that with current demands, recycling and reclamation prices are higher than they have been in years. This means it’s a good business investment to not let your scrap metal go to waste. If you’ve got construction cast-off, it’s time to cash in on your metal odds and ends. All that glitters isn’t gold, but with ASM recycling, you sure can turn that heap of rusty metal into a pile of cash. Recycling metal is a more versatile practice than most people think. Unlike plastics, almost all metals ..read more

Construction is messy. Heaps of scrap metal pile up faster than you’d imagine. Sure, the construction process is exciting. But demo can leave you with a heap of headache on your hands because no one wants to talk about a key part of the process: cleanup. Cleanup can be complicated if you don’t have the right tools and resources. Fortunately, ASM Recycling has both, and we’re ready to work for you. Metal recycling is good for the environment, but ultimately, it’s a savvy business decision. Tariffs on metals from other countries drive the cost of materials up, which gouge into your pocket durin ..read more

You know you’ve been there—we all have. Piles of metal scraps heaped up everywhere. You know something needs to be done about it all, but you’re not quite sure about how to get rid of it, let alone get rid of it ethically in a way that supports our environment. That’s where ASM steps in. We specialize in recycling all sorts of industrial metal, and we’re happy to announce we’re now accepting ferrous metals. Which is a huge win for both you and us. But just what exactly are ferrous metals? Basically, ferrous metals are metals that contain any amount of iron. Iron is a sturdy material and is add ..read more

Growth so frequently comes with its growing pains. No matter if you’re building a new addition, reworking a current structure, or tearing down the old to make way for the new, chances are you probably have a good bit of used and spare industrial metal on hand. The good news is we can help you clear the way for new things while helping you get a return on the recycle cost of those materials at ASM Recycling. We’ve been around the block a time or two With over thirty years in this business, we help create the industry standard. The last three decades have given us the chance to grow our incredi ..read more

In the United States, recycling is slowly becoming the standard for many major industries. For green industries like industrial scrap metal recyclers, however, it’s an everyday norm. But recycling metal isn’t only good for the environment – the U.S. economy also gets a boost from favorable scrap metal costs. Here, Mobile, Alabama’s ASM Recycling, Inc. takes a closer look at the impacts industrial metal recycling has on the U.S. economy, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to affect the scrap metal industry. Industrial Scrap Recycling Each year, countless metal products reach the e ..read more

Brass is a non-ferrous metal, which means that it doesn’t contain iron and is not magnetic. Instead, it is comprised of a combination of copper and zinc. Depending on the specific amounts of copper and zinc it contains, brass can be made softer or harder and used in a wide variety of applications. For businesses that utilize this alloy, the need for industrial brass recycling is inevitable. But what are the common uses of brass? And which parts of this non-ferrous compound are recyclable? Here, ASM Recycling, Inc., based in Mobile, Alabama, takes a closer look at the types of brass, widespread ..read more

Scrap recycling has a huge economic impact, generating more than $109 billion every year and employing some half a million people, but the benefits of industrial copper recycling propel that impact even further. In addition to being long-lasting and durable enough to be reused again and again, copper is prime material for recycling. For businesses eager to “do their part” for the environment as well as their community and their own brand, ASM Recycling, Inc. offers a chance to turn old copper into something new. Protecting The Existing Copper Supply Few people living in the 21st century are un ..read more

Recycling industrial aluminum helps preserve a metal that’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant and durable, but those benefits are just the beginning. From conserving energy to reducing material costs, recycling nonferrous metals like aluminum is a financial and environmental win-win — all you must do is identify where aluminum is hiding in your industry and send it to the right people for processing. ASM Recycling, Inc., welcomes reclaimed industrial aluminum from a variety of sources and helps give it new life. The Value Of Aluminum In Recycling The scrap recycling industry in the United State ..read more

Every year, the United States generates a whopping nine million tons of iron-free scrap that could easily end up tossed into landfills, but reusing nonferrous metals is a smart way to make the most of this precious commodity. Learn how recycling and reusing common materials with the help of ASM Recycling, Inc. could pad your bank account and save the environment at the same time. What Are Nonferrous Metals? There are two kinds of scrap metal. Ferrous metals are iron and iron alloys that either occurs naturally or result from man-made processes, such as when iron is combined with carbon to ..read more