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Differences in Brass and Copper Scrap
Brass Metal Recycling

5 Ways to Distinguish Your Copper Scraps From Brass Scraps

Two of the most sought-after scraps for scrap metal recycling are brass and copper. However, to the untrained eye, it can be difficult to find the true difference between the two metals. When it comes to earning top dollar on a scrap metal collection that contains both brass and copper, you’ll want to make sure

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Can you recycle bullets and casings?
Brass Metal Recycling

Can You Recycle Bullets and Casings?

Texas is a state that is chock full of hunting and gun enthusiasts. While the love for firearms is strong in the Lonestar State, most people don’t really want used casings or unusable ammunition just lying around their property. Disposing of these items is dangerous because they are deemed explosives, and even in the right

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Scrap Metal Recycling FAQs
Metal Recycling

Scrap Metal Recycling – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To the team at Action Metals Recyclers, scrap metal recycling is just another day in life. Sometimes, we admit that it’s easy to take our daily operations in stride and remember that people and businesses that want to recycle scrap metal may have questions about our practices. We’ve gathered a shortlist of our most common

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Why does scrap metal pricing fluctuate?
Metal Recycling

Why Does Scrap Metal Pricing Fluctuate?

Many industrial businesses and people that collect scrap metal rely on scrap metal pricing to help them bring in some extra cash for their scraps. However, it can be frustrating at times when a person goes to sell scrap metal only to find that the price has fluctuated in a direction that doesn’t meet their

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The Scrap Metal Recycling Process
Metal Recycling

A Look at the Process of Scrap Metal Recycling

The process of transforming unwanted scrap metals into usable metal bars and sheets is one of the most remarkable achievements stem from the recycling movement. While most people understand the profitability and environmental benefits of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals, the process itself is one that often goes unnoticed once scraps enter the hands of

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Scrap Metal Recycling Myths
Metal Recycling

5 Scrap Metal Recycling Myths: Busted!

Scrap metal recycling is a process that comes with several economic and environmental benefits. One would think that anyone with pieces of ferrous or non-ferrous scrap lying around their property would jump at the opportunity to sell their scraps at the best price for a great cause. However, there are several myths surrounding our industry

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