As the world warms up and climate change causes strong storms and a lot of worry for environmentalists, recycling is more important than ever. While curbside recycling is convenient for many, some items must be taken to the local recycling center to get the job done. Denver Metal Recycling in downtown Denver, CO, is proud to offer recycling services for items that aren’t typically accepted by local trash pickup. 

Here are some reasons why taking advantage of your local recycling center is so important:

• For Maximum Impact, Recycle Steel: According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, steel is the most recycled metal in the country, and 88 percent of it is reused. Because of steel’s incredible strength, it can be recycled again and again without degrading its quality. That means that everything from scrap cars to old metalworks from homes and factories should be recycled to keep steel supplies up and carbon-hungry production down.
• Laptop Recycling Keeps Landfills Clean: Laptops, computer monitors, and other electronic devices like televisions and DVD players are often replaced after just a few years of use, but throwing them out with the trash is dangerous for the environment.  A single laptop contains up to two kilograms of toxic lead, which can leach into the surrounding soil and water supplies if it’s not properly recycled. Recycling centers allow these products to be broken into parts and recycled for various metals and plastic, allowing the valuable materials to be reused in the future.

To do your part and recycle items that you can’t dispose of via curbside recycling, call Denver Metal Recycling in Colorado at (303) 316-2880. You can also visit the recycling center’s website for more information about all of the metals and products they accept for recycling. You’ll be able to rest easy knowing you did your part to recycle your materials and make the planet a little greener.