Steel, aluminum, iron, and other types of scrap metal get reimagined as dozens of products contributing to a greener, more sustainable world. Metal recycling saves energy, reduces greenhouse emissions, and conserves natural resources among other benefits, with the U.S. recycling millions of the material every year. Learn about a mere few of the products made with steel and other recycled metal to support this important industry.

5 Items Made With Steel & Other Scrap Metal

1. Furniture & Decor

Scrap metal works well as furniture for the home, assorted commercial settings, and public spaces such as parks. Pieces range from rustic to modern to futuristic and include tables, chairs, and benches. Home decor made of recycled metal has also enjoyed popularity in recent years, including as lamps and wall art.

2. Jewelry

Recycled metal jewelry comes in earring, bracelet, necklace, and pendant form among others. Many top brands rely on scrap metal to make their creations, with some using vintage pieces to create new items and others keeping the metal’s original intent obvious, such as bracelets made from metal forks.

3. Construction Materials

Both commercial and residential buildings utilize recycled steel to create structural frames. These are arguably better than wood versions because they are not susceptible to mildew, rot, and fire. Metal building framework also reduces the need for lumber harvesting.

4. Aluminum Cans

While recycled aluminum beverage cans may be reimagined as auto body parts among other products, they often become new cans for soda, juice, carbonated water, energy drinks, and alcohol. Unlike new aluminum, the recycled version melts at a much lower temperature to save energy and reduce Co2 emissions.

5. Roof Panels

Typically made of 25% to 95% recycled material, metal roof panels and tiles last 50 to 70 years before getting recycled again. Like metal building structures, they are impervious to rot and fire, with many designed to reflect UV rays to lower monthly energy bills. Depending on the material, metal roofing systems can withstand wind gusts of up to 140 miles per hour.

Get cash for steel and other scrap metal so it can be remade again and again. Take your items to David Hirschberg Steel & Recycling Center, the metal recycling facility serving Cincinnati, OH, and the Tri-State area since 1913. The center accepts steel, aluminum, iron, alloy, paper, and rubber. Call (513) 821-0514 today with metal recycling questions or visit the center online for steel service information.