If you haven’t started your annual spring cleaning this year, you might have broken pens and unwanted sweaters sitting in junk drawers and closets. However, did you know that you can also declutter your living space by getting rid of pieces for scrap metal recycling? You might be surprised at how easy it is to find these items around the house.

3 Household Scrap Metal Items to Get Rid Of

1. Construction Materials

If you recently went through a home remodeling project or moved into a new home, you might find aluminum window frames or iron beams in your garage or basement. These metals are gladly accepted by a scrap metal recycling facility, and they have a promising future in industrial construction, including the building of roads and bridges. Your spare window frame could even end up in a manufacturing plant for cars, trains, or airplanes.

2. Patio & Landscape Equipment

Whether your patio furniture is outdated, rusted, or dented, you don’t have to leave it on the curb for standard trash pickup. Your old outdoor entertainment area can be recycled and made into brand new patio furniture, cutting down on landfill waste and the mining of additional resources. Landscape maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers and chainsaws, can also be recycled, and potentially used to detoxify industrial wastewater.

3. TVs & Entertainment Systems

TVs and other electronics contain insulated copper wire, which is usually attached to the base of the monitor. After you take these valuable parts to a scrap metal recycling center, the wire is processed through an electric arc furnace before being made into other products, like cookware or works of art.

If you have any of these items lying around the house, turn to Rainbow Waste Services for all your scrap metal recycling needs. This Kapolei, HI, company is committed to keeping the island clean and have over 50 years of combined industry experience. They also accept commercial and industrial waste and provide waste collection pickup for your convenience. Call (808) 682-4797 to speak with a team member about what materials they accept.