$crap Metal Recycling
Southwest Metal Recycling is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and processor. Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate in South West Houston, Texas. Southwest Metal Recycling is committed to environmental sustainability. We recognize the importance of protecting our planet’s natural resources. With the support of our customers, recycling reduces...
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We buy, process, sell and manage scrap regardless of the size. Our success has been built by committing ourselves to the highest ethical, legal, environmental, safety and customer service standards. This will remain our commitment to all our business partners in each and every transaction and interaction we undertake. Southwest Metal Recycling is locally owned and operated and the most trusted...
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Ferrous metals are able to be recycled with steel being one of the most recycled materials in the world,. Ferrous metals contain an appreciable percentage of iron and the addition of carbon and other substances creates steel. The Universal Symbol for Recyclable Steel The CEN Symbol for Recyclable Steel The most commonly recycled items are containers, cans, automobiles, appliances, and...
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Heavy melting steel. Industrial or commercial scrap steel greater than 6mm thick, such as plates, beams, columns, channels; may also include scrap machinery or implements or certain metal stampings. Old car bodies. Vehicles with or without interiors and their original wheels. Cast iron. Cast iron baths, machinery, pipe and engine blocks. Pressing steel. Domestic scrap metal up to approx. 6mm...
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Scrap consists of recyclable materials left over from product manufacturing and consumption, such as parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials. Unlike waste, scrap can have significant monetary value. How scrap is processed: Scrap metal originates both in business and residential environments. Typically a “scrapper” will advertise their services to conveniently...
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