Environmental Benefits of Recycling Scrap Metal
At Second Street Iron and Metal Co in Everett, Massachusetts we provide metal scraping services to both businesses and individuals alike. It is a great symbiotic relationship. Our clients get rid of unwanted metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous metals alike. Our clients then receive money in return for their materials. We then receive recycled metals that can be repurposed.
We all know that recycling is good for the environment. When unwanted materials are repurposed instead of being discarded to take up place in a dump or landfill, it’s a win-win situation for the client, our company, and the earth.
Let’s take a look at the environmental benefits of recycling your scrap metal. According to research conducted by the E.P.A recycling scrap metals instead of producing brand new iron ore can yield:
- 75% savings in energy
- 90& savings in raw materials used
- 86% reduction in air pollution
- 40% reduction in air pollution
- 40% reduction in water use
- 76% reduction in water pollution
- 97% reduction in mining waste
When you choose to take your unwanted metals to Second Street Iron & Metal in Everett you are both putting money back into your wallet, and helping to keep our planet greener.
For any questions on what we take or don’t take, or to inquire about the specifics of our free dumpster rental program, contact us here.
