Created: March 1, 2024
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In this blog, we will learn how spring cleaning can bring you some extra cash. You will learn what to look for in your decluttering ventures and what items to not throw away in the trash.
Spring Cleaning Made Sustainable: Recycle Your Scrap Metal with AIM Recycling
Spring is in the air, and it's time to tackle those long-awaited cleaning projects. As you dust off shelves, organize closets, and spruce up your space, don't forget about the power of recycling – especially when it comes to metal. At AIM Recycling, we're passionate about metal recycling, and we're here to make your spring-cleaning efforts both effective and eco-friendly. Let's dive into why recycling your metal matters and how AIM Recycling can help you do it right.
Metal Items You Can Recycle
You might be surprised by how many metal items you have lying around your home that can be recycled. Here are some common items:
- Aluminum Cans
- Auto Parts
- BBQ Grills
- Copper Wire
- Brass Fixtures
- Electronics
- Lawn & Garden Tools
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tin cans (soup cans, food cans, etc.)
- Tools
- Old bicycles
- Plumbing fixtures
- Water Heaters
- And much more!
For a full list of acceptable items that we purchase please check out our website
here. If you still are not sure if we will accept your items or have further questions, feel free to contact us.
Recycle Your Scrap Metal With AIM Recycling
At AIM Recycling, we make metal recycling convenient and rewarding. Here is how it works:
- Gather Your Metal: As you clean out your garage, basement, or attic, set aside any metal items that you no longer use or need.
- Prepare for Recycling: To prepare your items for recycling, be sure to remove any trash or debris. Also, remove any non-metal components or contaminants, such as plastic or rubber.
- Visit AIM Recycling: Bring your sorted metal items to one of our conveniently located recycling centers across East Texas and beyond. Our friendly staff will assist you with unloading and guide you through the recycling process.
- Get Rewarded: Not only are you doing your part for the environment, but you will also receive CASH based on the weight and type of metal you bring in. It's a win-win!
Where To Find Metal Scrap Around Your Home
Home Treasures
- Aluminum and Tin Cans: Do not throw soda cans or food cans in the trash! Bring them to us at AIM Recycling and we will recycle them properly.
- Appliances: If you're upgrading your appliances, do not let the old ones go to waste. Refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and other household appliances contain valuable metal components that can be recycled.
- Metal Furniture: From old chairs to shelving units to filing cabinets, metal furniture items are prime candidates for recycling. Clear out your storage spaces and bring these items to a recycling center to reclaim valuable metals like steel, aluminum, and copper.
- Electronics: That outdated computer monitor or broken toaster oven taking up space in your storage room can be recycled for its metal components. AIM Recycling accepts a wide range of electronics for responsible recycling.
- Miscellaneous Metal Items: Other metal items that we accept include old pipes, light fixtures, window frames, brass fixtures and more.
Garage Gems:
- Automotive Parts: Your garage might be hiding a treasure trove of metal items, including old car parts like brake rotors, exhaust pipes, and engine components. These items can be recycled for cash at a metal recycling center.
- Garden Tools: From shovels to lawnmowers to gardening stakes, metal garden tools can be recycled once they have reached the end of their life. Give them a new purpose by recycling them instead of letting them rust away in your shed.
- Tools and Hardware: Whether you are cleaning out your toolbox or renovating your garage, don't forget to recycle old tools, screws, nails, and other metal hardware. Even small items add up!
Yard Treasures
- Fencing and Railings: If you are replacing your old metal fencing or railings, do not toss them in the trash! Metal fences and railings can be recycled and repurposed into new products, reducing the need to mine for materials.
- Garden/Yard Decor: There are a variety of garden/yard decor such as metal signs, yards stakes, statues, ornaments planters, etc. These items can be broken or destroyed in storms and just by wear and tear. If this is the case, be sure to recycle them.
- Lawn Equipment: That rusty lawnmower or broken wheelbarrow in your yard might seem like trash, but it is a treasure trove of recyclable metal. If able, remove any non-metal components, such as plastic or rubber.
DID YOU KNOW...
Recycling Metal Saves More Than 90% On Energy
The Benefits of Metal Recycling
Metal recycling isn't about getting rid of unwanted items – it is about making a positive impact on the planet. Here's why recycling your metal items is so important:
- Conserves Natural Resources: Recycling metal reduces the need for raw materials, such as iron ore and aluminum ore, which are mined from the earth. By recycling, we can preserve natural resources for future generations.
- Saves Energy: Producing new metal from recycled materials requires significantly less energy compared to mining and refining raw materials. Recycling metal helps to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reduces Waste: Metal items that end up in landfills can take hundreds or even thousands of years to decompose. Recycling metal keeps these items out of landfills and extends their lifespan through reuse and repurposing.
- Extra Cash: Not only is recycling scrap metal eco-friendly, you get paid for your metal at AIM.
Join The Recycling Movement
This spring, make a commitment to sustainability by recycling your metal items with AIM Recycling. Together, we can make a difference for the planet while decluttering our homes and communities.
Ready to get started? Visit AIM Recycling's website to learn more about our services and locate a facility nearest you.
Locate your nearest AIM Recycling Facility. We have four convenient locations throughout East Texas.
To learn more about AIM Recycling or for information on our recycling services, visit our website at www.aimrecyclingco.com