Misconceptions about Scrap Metal Recycling

Recycling is expensive:

Scrap metal recycling is affected by many misconceptions. We need to debunk these myths
to promote scrap metal recycling.

Recycling is expensive:

People have a misconception that recycling is expensive but environmentally friendly. Recycling is economical in many ways; it saves time, reduces the cost of getting new metal from mine, earns money by selling your trash, saves energy up to 74%, and creates job opportunities. So, scrap metal recycling is better to have economic and social benefits.

No need to separate the metal scrap from the wastage:

Another myth, no need to separate scrap metal from the trash. The metal mixed up in waste go into landfills which melt after a time and contaminate the water and soil. Fish and crops obtained from that water and land are hazardous to health. Also, it increases the need to get more metal from mine.

Small pieces are useless:

Most people think that small pieces are useless. Large portions of metal are suitable for recycling. During demolishing of the building, people keep larger metal pieces. Better is to cut it into pieces to reduce the cost of carrying and recycling.

Recycling of crushed scrap:

A big misconception is that recycling facilities do not use crumbled scrap metals. Most people waste this scrap and dump it in the land, increasing the landfills. Crumpling metal is a part of recycling. First, it is crushed, cut into pieces, melted, and then recycled the metal. Save your crumpled scrap.

Burning of the Intact Plastic to get Copper:

People burn the intact plastic to get Copper to sell it, which releases toxic fumes harmful to breathe. It is illegal in America. Sale it to the recycling units expert will get the Copper through all safety measures.

Recycling is Harmful:

It’s a misconception that recycling is harmful. Professionals work in recycling facilities with standards and safety measures.

Limited Market for Scrap Metal:

People think no demand for scrap metal. Recycling has more demand due to many economic and social benefits like a cheaper way to get metal, being environmentally friendly due to less carbon emission, less use of time, and energy saving.