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Did you know that approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. are currently working in the scrap metal recycling industry?  The scrap metal recycling market has expanded significantly in the last few years, and predictions are that growth will continue in the future. The thriving results of the scrap metal market mean that many different people

Many people don’t realize that recycling is a massive part of our day-to-day life. When most Americans think of recycling, they think about their day-to-day waste, such as soda cans or cardboard boxes. However, recycling goes far beyond that; from the cars we drive, the bridges we drive over, the supplies we use in hospitals

Collecting scrap metal and selling it to scrap yards can be lucrative and help put extra cash in your pocket. However, it does come with a bit of a learning curve. As a scrapper, you need to understand how to get the best deal at a scrap yard. It is important to remember that while

The holidays are a joyful time of year for all. Festive activities bring people together and help spread the holiday cheer. Most importantly, the holidays are a time when people come together to give back to their local community and help those in need.  Langley Recycling understands the importance of supporting our local community. We

Rhodium is one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals in the world. You might be asking yourself what is rhodium and why is it so valuable? Well, the simple answer is rhodium is a chemical element that makes up only 0.0002 parts per million of the earth’s crust. It is so valuable because

Scrap metal is a mixture of metals that originate from various sources, such as appliances, computers or construction sites that are worth money. Metal is unique because most metals can be recycled over and over again without compromising the quality of the material. Collecting scrap metal is a way to not only help the environment

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