Category Archives: Scrap Metal Demolition

How the C&D Industry’s Recycling Methods Have Evolved

Posted on November 2, 2021 by admin

The construction and demolition (C&D) industry’s recycling methods have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Manual sorting and separation were standard in the industry … Continue reading →

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6 Ways the Metals Recycling Industry Supports the U.S.

Posted on October 10, 2021 by admin

In November 2020, the EPA released a report about the economic impact of recycling, with metals recycling as a top contributor to all of their … Continue reading →

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Demolition Companies See Ferrous Scrap Metal Market Boom in 2021

Posted on July 26, 2021 by admin

The global pandemic and economic damage wrought by COVID-19 has had profoundly negative effects on our economy. However, steel and ferrous scrap has seen a … Continue reading →

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Oregon Demolition Pros Talk Scrap Metal Recycling Benefits

Posted on October 13, 2016 by admin

Oregon demolition contractors play a key role in recycling building materials, including scrap metal! Here’s why scrap metal matters—and how demolition contractors play a key role in recycling building materials. Continue reading →

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5 Amazing Uses for Your Recycled Demolition Scrap Metal

Posted on June 29, 2015 by admin

Scrap metal demolition contractors like us naturally imagine the metal they remove being reused as new building materials. There are also creative ways to reuse it! Continue reading →

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Top Salvageable Materials from an Oregon Demolition Site

Posted on May 7, 2015 by admin

Oregon demolition contractors are keeping things green by recycling building materials. Learn more about how they’re reducing landfill waste. Continue reading →

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Portland Salvage Yards & Material Exchanges: Tips & Resources

Posted on February 12, 2015 by admin

Did you know that commercial and residential Portland demolition projects can earn LEED points by salvaging as much as possible? Here we examine the benefits that homeowners can see by reusing building materials in their home renovation and construction projects. Continue reading →

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Scrap Metal Demolition Tip: Preventing Scrap Metal Theft on Your Job Site

Posted on December 2, 2014 by admin

Scrap metal demolition outfits are not immune to theft. Learn more about how to prevent the theft of scrap metal from your site from the Experts at Elder Demolition. Continue reading →

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Scrap Metal Demolition: Understanding Scrap Metal Pricing

Posted on October 6, 2014 by admin

Scrap metal demolition is a large part of any deconstruction process. The bones of most modern buildings are comprised of steel, so when taking down … Continue reading →

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Who Benefits from Scrap Metal Recycling? Everyone.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by admin

The Institute of Scrap Metal Recycling estimates that scrap metal recycling generates $90.6 billion of economic activity, and sustains more than 450,000 jobs. Continue reading →

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