Trying to go green? There are many ways to practice sustainability, whether you’re trying to be more eco-friendly in the office or on a construction site. You can help protect the environment and earn extra cash by selling your commercial scrap metal to a recycling center that will turn it into new products, according to David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center. They have been providing metal recycling services to business owners throughout the Greater Cincinnati, OH, area for over 100 years. Here, they offer a a guide to help you determine which metals are acceptable for recycling.

Your Simple Guide to Metal Recycling

Determine the Type of Metal

Metal is one of the easiest materials to recycle because it holds its value and can be reused without changing its basic properties. When selling your scrap metal to a recycling center, it’s important to identify what type of metal you have, because there are some that won’t be accepted.

Acceptable Metals

Aluminum is one of the more commonly known metals you can recycle, and it’s present in items such as soda cans and foil. Copper, brass, bronze, and iron are also recyclable, as they can be turned into larger pieces of scrap metal. These types of metals can be found all over the workplace. Other types of metals suitable for recycling include various metal appliances, stainless steel, cast iron, sheet iron, zinc, and lead. When it comes to metal recycling, turning in steel is especially eco-friendly, as recycling it only requires a small fraction of the energy it takes to produce new steel.

Unacceptable Metals

Metals that contain hazardous materials, such as mercury or radioactive materials, will not be accepted at a metal recycling center.

To learn more about metal recycling, call (513) 821-0514 to speak with a team member at David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center. You can also visit their website for more information on the services they offer.