Monthly Archives: July 2017

How to Tell Cast Iron And Cast Steel Apart for Recycling Purposes

2021-02-23T03:43:53-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: , , |

When gathering scrap metals for recycling in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, you will probably come across both cast iron and cast steel items. The good news is that both cast iron and cast steel are recyclable and will be purchased by Encore Recyclers and other recycling centers in the area. The complication, however, is that they are different metals with different uses and will therefore have different values.

What Happens to Your Raw Scrap Metal When It Is Recycled?

2021-02-23T03:52:07-06:00Categories: Scrap Metals|

If you're a current scrapper or you're interested in bringing some scrap to Encore, you've probably read or heard a good deal about the ways in which recycling scrap metal helps the environment and the economy. On top of this, you know how it can be lucrative to you directly. However, you may not know how all this works. Let's take a closer look at what happens to raw scrap metal during the recycling process.

Know Your Steel to Make the Most Money from Scrap Recycling

2021-02-23T03:53:24-06:00Categories: Scrap Metals|Tags: , |

Steel is an essential material that scrap yards are constantly seeking. In fact, as much as 50% of the steel created in the United States ends up being recycled to make new steel components. This is good for the environment and the economy because steel can easily be reused to create new steel products. However, not all steel is the same—and different steels fetch different values. To make the most money when recycling your scrap with Encore Recyclers, you should learn a bit about different types of steel.

How to Tell If You’re Getting a Fair Price for Your Scrap Metal

2021-02-23T03:54:42-06:00Categories: How To|Tags: |

Although regulations and word of mouth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the rest of Texas have rooted out most of the unethical companies in the scrap recycling industry, there are still some bad eggs out there. To best ensure that you're getting a fair price for your scrap metal, be sure to go with an official, well-regarded company. However, even the most ethical and renowned scrap dealer won't be able to give you a fair price for your scrap every time if you don't do some preparatory work. The best ways to get the fairest price for your scrap metal all involve a little bit of work on your end, but they can pay off big time.

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