Factors that Influence Copper Prices in Edmonton Copper, a versatile metal used in everything from construction to electronics, plays a crucial role in our modern world.  Naturally, understanding the factors impacting its price is essential, especially for those in Edmonton seeking to buy or sell copper. At General Recycling LTD, our commitment is to empower the community with knowledge. Today, we take a comprehensive look into the world of copper pricing, addressing common questions and shedding light on what dictates copper prices, their fluctuations, and their local impact in Edmonton ..read more

Join us in our second annual Kids with Cancer Society Golf Tournament! Since 2010, General Recycling has proudly partnered with the Kids with Cancer Society to provide supportive programs and services for families and kids affected by cancer. Following the success of last year’s event, we’re hosting another golf tournament, and are now accepting individual registrations as well as corporate sponsors. You can register yourself at generalrecyclingcharitygolf.com.  For corporate sponsorships, please contact us at golf@generalrecycling.com, or check out our sponsorship package for more inform ..read more

You may know that recycled metal is the backbone of many manufacturing industries. But do you know how large quantities of metal are broken down, sorted, and processed, and how improvements to the recycling process can put more money in your pocket while helping the environment? What is an industrial scrap metal shredding machine? A scrap metal shredding machine is a large, industrial shredding machine capable of shredding scrap metal into small, uniform pieces. This is a key part of many industrial recycling processes. Once your scrap has been accepted and sorted, it’s brought through the ma ..read more

Basics of recycling copper Unlike many other metals, copper can be recycled multiple times without sacrificing performance or quality. This, along with the ease of grading copper, makes it a choice item for metal recyclers. Scrap copper comes from many items, including piping, tubing,  wire and electronics, as well as in sheet metal form. You can often transport your scrap copper directly to recyclers, but depending on the volume that you are dealing with it may be worthwhile to get a bin brought to your site.  How is scrap copper pricing determined? Scrap copper can be sold to recy ..read more

Welcome to our new website – we thought it was time to scrap the old one!  Our new website was custom-built to help customers better navigate through our products and learn more about our scrap metal services. We’re committed to investing in new technologies that not only help improve our customers’ scrap metal recycling experience but contribute towards a better, greener tomorrow. This is why we’ve also recently launched our shredder division here at General Recycling! Our shredder allows us to increase our recycling capacity in a way that’s more efficient and sustainable. You can learn ..read more

Aluminum is a lightweight metal that’s used in a variety of products from pop cans to space shuttles. It’s strong, durable and resistant to corrosion. In addition, it’s easy to recycle through curbside collection or by bringing it to a local scrap yard. Here’s what you should know about recycling this metal ..read more

Organizing a scrap metal fundraiser is an innovative and inexpensive way to raise money for your organization or charity. Since collecting and selling scrap metal will ensure these items are recycled or reused instead of ending up in a landfill, this way of generating financial support is also good for the environment. Here are a few simple steps you can take to help you organize a successful scrap metal fundraiser ..read more

Batteries are used every day to power a variety of products from fire alarms to automobiles. But what do you do with them when they run out of juice? Batteries are considered hazardous waste and should not be thrown away in the trash, nor can they be put in with your curbside recycling. Although there are many programs available to collect and recycle batteries, too few consumers use them. Here are seven reasons to recycle your batteries ..read more

Scrapping is the process of collecting metal for recycling, and copper is one of the most valuable types you can collect. In addition to being profitable, scrapping copper is good for the environment. This is because it’s a finite resource and recycling it will ensure it doesn’t get buried in a landfill. Here are the steps to follow for scrapping this metal ..read more

Ever wonder what happens to a car when it doesn’t work anymore? When a vehicle reaches the end of its life cycle, up to 95 percent of its materials can be broken down and reused. This has a significant positive impact on the environment, and fortunately, vehicle recycling is increasing in popularity. In fact, cars have become one of the most recycled consumer products in the world ..read more