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Who Benefits from Scrap Metal Recycling? Everyone.

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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Portland Demolition Experts Talk Designing Building with Demolition and Asset Recovery in Mind

So-called “cradle to cradle” or “sustainable design” includes recycling considerations in the design process. So while designing a chair, the creator will consider how the chair materials can be dismantled and recycled. Parts may be designed for eventual disassembly. Materials may be chosen for their recyclability. This same earth-friendly design approach is gaining popularity in architecture. Continue reading →

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Scrap Metal Demolition Contributes to U.S. Trade

The scrap recycling industry is a boon to the American economy. Scrap metal demolition and recycling sustains thousands of jobs, and its exports improve America’s trade balance. Continue reading →

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Scrap Metal Demolition: Understanding Scrap Metal Contamination

The scariest potential hazard of scrap metal demolition is radioactive exposure. To avoid potential hazards inherent in scrap metal recycling, project managers should carefully research their scrap metal recycling demolition vendors. Continue reading →

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Recycle & Reuse with Scrap Metal Demolition

Few consumers, when asked to name the largest recycling opportunities available, would think of scrap metal demolition. Montana, Colorado and Arizona project managers are becoming more and more aware, however, of how yesterday’s steel construction materials can be reused for tomorrow’s buildings and bridges – thereby greatly reducing the need for virgin construction materials. Continue reading →

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