Metal Recycling
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| Aluminum (medium value) |
| ...aluminum recycling - saves 90% of the energy it takes to get aluminum from bauxite ore mining & refining |
| Copper (high value) |
| ...copper (found in cord wire usually), is a hot commodity. As there is a finite amount, and it is so economical to recycle, it makes a lot of sense to divert it from the Landfill. |
| ...aluminum beverage containers are worth $0.10 per can; these should go to your local bottle depot for a refund, or to your local community groups for their fundraisers! |
| tin, iron & steel (varying value) |
| ... while there is a finite amount of metals, and it is so economical to recycle, they fluctuate in its market price. They are turned into building construction rebar (as there is such a mix of other metals in them). |
| "White Goods" |
| These items must go to the Landfill. There are metal collection companies that must be hired by the Landfill to come and remove some parts and then crush these big items. The sheer amount of these appliances that must be saved before the crushing company comes, makes it impossible to save on a small site like the Eco-Centre. |