After upgrading to new computer equipment, you may be wondering what to do with your old computer. Most companies set policies to transfer their old computer hardware to less critical areas of the business. If that is not an option, then you need to get rid of your old hardware. To do so, you need […] The post Getting Rid Of Old Computers: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

Bathroom renovations are fun. Everyone loves getting a makeover for their home; Right up to the moment, it’s time to get rid of the old stuff. Once your bathroom is sparkling and new, you will hardly believe what’s left behind: porcelain basins, old pipes, faucets, tile, fixtures, and more. That’s a lot of useful material. […] The post Old With The Old – Recycling Bathroom Fixtures appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

You can make real money by recycling copper wire you have on hand. Recycling this valuable commodity means instant payment by the pound when you bring copper wire or other copper scraps into Scrap Mart from anywhere in the greater St. Louis region. That copper wire can be renewed and recycled, again and again. Copper has enduring value because it is […] The post Make Quick Money by Recycling Copper Wire appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

Metal Recycling in St. Louis made easy at Scrap Mart Metals Recycling While metal recycling in St. Louis is not always top priority, it ought to be something we think about. When you think of recycling, most people think of recycling plastic containers, paper, glass, etc. However, scrap metal, including copper, aluminum, iron, and much more […] The post Metal Recycling in St. Louis Made Easy appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

Most of us have thrown an aluminum can into a recycling receptacle, but know little about what happens after that. According to the Aluminum Association, aluminum recycling saves more than 90 percent of the energy needed to make new aluminum. This is significant, because smelting virgin aluminum is energy intensive, requiring 13-15 kilowatt hours per ton […] The post Aluminum Recycling in Saint Louis appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

Copper and brass are two of the more common metals seen in the scrap metal industry. Since these two metals have different scrap values, it is good to know how to tell the difference between the two. Here are six tips to help you make the distinction. Properties Copper is an element on the periodic […] The post The Difference Between Brass and Copper appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

Responsible Copy & Fax Machine Recycling in St. Louis It’s a classic scene from a classic film: three office workers take their dysfunctional printer out into a field and proceed to destroy it with kicks and baseball bats, set in slow motion to mid-’90s hip hop. This vignette from Office Space gave cathartic voice to office workers everywhere, […] The post Copy & Fax Machine Recycling: Don’t Go the “Office Space” Route appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

It’s hard to keep up with what you can and can’t throw away in the trash. Here in Missouri, you can get this information at the Department of Natural Resources website. The DNR does not recommend throwing away car batteries, and there are some very good reasons for that. America’s Trash Problem The first and […] The post Don’t Trash That Car Battery appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.

The metal recycling industry generates more than $60 billion in income each year. Earning your share of this money is easy when you follow these best practices to get started with scrap metal recycling. Learn to Distinguish Different Types of Metals Metals generally fall into one of two categories:  ferrous and non-ferrous. Ferrous metals are […] The post Best Practices for Recycling Scrap Metal appeared first on Scrap Mart Metals.