Scrap Metal

Scrap is a term used to describe recyclable and other materials left over from every manner of product consumption, such as parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials. Scrap metal originates just as frequently between businesses and homes as well. The proper disposal and recycling of scrap metal is typically done by a business or service. Typically a “scrapper” will advertise his services to conveniently remove scrap metal for people who don’t need it, or need to get rid of it.

The scrap industry contributed $65 billion in and is one of the few contributing positively to the U.S. balance of trade, exporting $15.7 billion in scrap commodities/ This imbalance of trade has resulted in rising scrap prices during within the United States. Scrap recycling also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserves energy and natural resources.

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