Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had metal items lying around but didn’t do anything with them because you weren’t sure they were recyclable or how to start recycling them? It’s not strange since there are various scrap metal classifications, types, and grades, so it can be a bit overwhelming for
Throughout 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected many industries and caused prices to rise due to shortages in supply, but increase in demand. One of those industries that saw major price increases is the scrap metal industry. Pieces for scrap metal increased to historically high numbers across the board while suppliers struggled to keep up. In
Copper is one of the many metals that we make regular use of that can also be readily recycled. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that the vast majority of copper in circulation has been recycled in some way. Why is this metal so easy to recycle? Let’s take a closer look at
Copper is one of the most common metals that we make use of. It is a fantastic conductor, which means that it can hold heat and electricity well so it is often used in construction and industrial machinery. For this reason, you can frequently find copper available for scrap and recycling. However, not all scrap
Tantalum is a distinctive metal with unique properties which make it an essential material in various global industries. The properties include an incredibly high melting point, being very resistant to corrosion and being highly conductive of electricity and heat. In our recent guide to metal recycling, we spoke about the uses of tantalum and how
Telling the difference between metals can be difficult at the best of times, but it can help if you know a little bit about each metal to assist you with differentiating. In our recent guide to metal recycling, we told you all about some of the most popular metals that we, at Langley Recycling, take
In our recent guide to metal recycling, we like to think we made it very clear just how passionate we are about the planet and helping to reduce global warming through educating people on recycling different metals. In the articles that followed, we wanted to really zone in on the different types of metals you
See all of our September 2021 Specials for Customer Appreciation Day. Customer Appreciation Days are a unique opportunity for our customers to get better pricing on their scrap materials – a little bit of a bonus just for being part of the Langley Recycling family. September 2nd Aluminum can $0.48-$0.50 Stainless steel $.050-$.052 September 8th
Metal recycling plays a huge role in both the environmental and manufacturing industries in the US. There are endless reasons to recycle and it’s a lot easier (and more worth your while) than you might think. As well as benefits for you, the environment and various industries throughout the US, recycling holds a huge workforce
See all of our June Specials for Customer Appreciation Day. New specials every Tuesday! June 1st Clean Stainless Steel Alloy 304 Clean and Dirty Aluminum Radiators June 10th Aluminum Cans Clean & Dirty Aluminum Radiators June 16th Batteries #1 Copper June 22nd Aluminum Cans Aluminum Wheels If you have any questions about customer appreciation day
