When you first start thinking about recycling, you probably picture the most commonly touted recyclables (cardboard, newspapers, glass, plastic, aluminium cans). Scrap metal, on the other hand, is a less well-known but equally significant, recyclable. Recycling scrap metal is both good for the environment and good for the bottom line at Super Metal Recycling in Melbourne, Victoria.

Here are the benefits of scrap metal recycling:

Environmental Benefits

The process of mining and refining metals has a significant environmental impact. It takes a lot of energy to mine ore from the ground and then refines it into usable metal. This process releases pollutants into the air and water, including greenhouse gases.

When you recycle scrap metal, you’re conserving the energy and resources that would be used to mine and refine new metal. This reduces air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

In fact, the recycling of one tonne of steel conserves 2,500 kilograms of iron ore, 1,400 kilograms of coal, and 120 kilograms of limestone. It also saves enough energy to power 18 homes for a year!

Economic Benefits

In addition to being good for the environment, scrap metal recycling is also good for your bottom line. Recycling scrap metal can generate revenue for your business while also reducing disposal costs.

At Super Metal Recycling, we offer top prices for all types of scrap metal, including copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminium, lead, and batteries. We make it easy and convenient to recycle your scrap metal, with pick-up services available throughout Melbourne.

We also offer a range of recycling services for commercial and industrial customers, including on-site sorting and processing, containerised collections, and roll-off bin services.

Construction Benefits

Scrap metal recycling is also beneficial for the construction industry. When you recycle scrap metal, you’re diverting waste from landfill sites. This reduces the need for new landfills, which can be costly and time-consuming to build.

In addition, recycling scrap metal means that there’s less demand for new metal, which can help to keep construction costs down.

So, there you have it – the benefits of scrap metal recycling. If you’re looking for a convenient and environmentally-friendly way to recycle your scrap metal, contact Super Metal Recycling today!

Super Metal Recycling

345 Frankston – Dandenong Road, Dandenong South VIC 3175

(03) 9706 4909