The usual recyclable items include paper, plastic, and glass. But there is one other common recyclable material that many people overlook: metal! Metal can be recycled and reused over and over again, making it one of the best materials to recycle. There are several recycle metals found right in your home that you might not be aware of! Continue reading to learn what the top three most recyclable metals are in your home, as well as, examples of common goods made from them.
Metal Recycling
The three most recyclable types of metal in your home are copper, steel, and aluminum. Anything made from or containing either of these metals, and more, can be recycled and reused. Even if something is covered in a bunch of plastic, if it contains metal inside, it is a good candidate for recycling. Just be sure you are recycling the right items at the right places. Items that are made just of metal, like food cans, can be dropped off at your local recycling pickup station or other designated neighborhood recycling drop-offs. Whereas, larger items or items that contain metal inside should be taken to a metal recycling center for scrapping; including appliances, car parts, and more.
Recyclable Items Containing Copper, Steel, or Aluminum:
• Major Appliances
• Minor Appliances
• Stereos and Radios
• Electrical Wiring
• Food Cans
• Soda Cans
• Power Tools
• Ladders
• Scrap Metal
• Scooters
• Bicycles
• Jungle Gyms/Swing Sets
• Automotive Parts
• Junk Cars
• Window Frames
• Doors
• Computers/Laptops
• Plumbing Pipes
• Bathroom Fixtures
• Sinks
• Metal Railings
• Circuit Boards
• Cell Phones
• And More