Collins Recycling Safety Guidelines
Scrap metal is often viewed for its monetary value, the impact recycling it has on the environment, or both. Unfortunately, people forget the inherent risks of dealing with various metals at a scrap metal yard.
7 Misconceptions About Scrap Metal Recycling
Scrap metal recycling is not a new concept. Some people say that it is necessary, while others may disagree. Other people talk about the significant profits they can obtain from recycling scrap metals. But not everyone finds recycling a desirable task, causing them to ignore its benefits. We all have rubbish at home, but how…
How is Copper Recycled?
Copper (Cu) is both a mineral and element present in our everyday lives. It’s everywhere, from your kitchen sink to benchtops to jewellery. A large car can have more than 45kg of copper. This material is valued for its excellence as a heat and electricity conductor. It’s malleable, ductile, and corrosion-resistant, as well.
Regulations That Cover the Sale of Copper
The problem of thieves stripping copper and copper alloys from construction sites, homes, and industrial sites continues to grow. In some cases, criminals removed copper sculptures and memorial plaques from cemeteries.
Battery Recycling: The How’s and Whys of Scrap Battery Recycling
Batteries from electronics like cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, and children’s toys now have long lifespans. However, once their electrical circuit is used up, the familiar yet incorrect practice is to throw them into the bin. Some household items should never be placed in the recycling bin, and your depleted batteries are among them.
Metals and Magnets: The Explanation behind the Magnetic Attraction
Magnetism is astounding; it’s like magic. But have you ever wondered why some materials respond to magnets whilst some don’t? At Collins Recycling, we encounter tons of metals, and we understand which are magnetic metals and which are not. We also know the concept behind this attraction. That’s why we’re sharing this knowledge with you…
What Scrap Metals Can You Recycle This Summer?
It’s summertime! What does it mean? You get to enjoy beaches like Scarborough Beach, eat some gelato, stroll around Northbridge, watch a movie in the great outdoors, and do some seasonal clean-up. You may not look forward to the last option, but there are good reasons to do so, including its benefits for the environment.…
What are White Goods and Why Should You Recycle Them?
Landfills are brimming with Australia’s waste, mostly comprised of white goods. You do not have to be a strong advocate of nature to agree that this situation is not good for the environment. That’s why households and businesses need to understand the benefits of recycling white goods.
The Importance of Scrap Metal Recycling
The process of recycling scrap metal is similar to the regular recycling procedure. Metals you no longer need will first be collected and sorted before processing them. They will be broken down into smaller pieces to be shredded or crushed and converted into sheets or blocks. Metals will then be melted and purified to remove…
7 Key Factors That Affect Scrap Metal Prices
Every year, millions of materials, ranging from metal to plastic to paper (and a whole lot of others), are getting repurposed everywhere in the world. That’s the power of recycling. Collins Recycling is a scrap metal business right at the centre where among the main targets is to buy more metals from other companies and…
Copper Facts and Why It Should Be Recycled
Copper is one of the many minerals that we know about. But did you know it is essential to our daily lives? Copper is highly valued for its ductility, meaning it can handle physical alterations without breaking. It’s malleable with thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper is corrosion-resistant, too. This element is also considered an important…
How Is Scrap Metal Recycled?
Updated 22 July 2023 When thinking about recycling, the first thoughts are plastics or cardboard products. While recycling these products is crucial, scrap metal recycling does not always come to mind. Yet scrap metal holds onto its original properties no matter how many times it is recycled. This takes the idea of reusing products to…