METAL RECYCLING SERVICES

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Commercial Metal Recycling Pick Ups

 

HazChem Environmental has been providing industrial recycling and commercial recycling services for over 30 years. We understand that sending recyclables to landfill adversely affects both the environment as well as your financial bottom line. Our mission is to partner with industrial and commercial facilities and offices to minimize waste disposal into landfills and maximize the value of your metal recyclables. Our staff collaborates with your organization or facility to ensure you receive the best value for all of your recyclable materials. We handle all types of recyclable material, from metal recycling, to hazardous waste recycling, pallet recycling and electronics recycling to recycling scrap ammo.

Our process is to review the current waste streams at your business or facility and assess where we can provide more value through recycling. HazChem Environmental collaborates with organizations to develop a business recycling program tailored specifically to their objectives and values. From over 30 years experience in the commercial recycling and industrial recycling industry, we are able to provide prompt payments and great returns for your recycled materials.

As one of the leading providers of commercial and industrial recycling services, we simplify the recycling process for high-volume clients by offering a single point of contact for all recycling needs. All of your recyclable materials are able to be hauled in one trailer – there is no need for you to sort through products or deal with multiple recycling partners for different materials. We own and operate our own fleet of trucks/trailers, ensuring you availability for scheduled recycling and pick up services, as well as for emergency recycling services. Our flexible and dependable recycling pick ups allow you the peace of mind that you will always be able to move your recyclable materials out of your office or facility quickly and easily.  We also offer Roll Off Services for your construction debris or alternative waste.

Industrial Metal Recycling

Scrap metal recycling is a process that involves collecting, sorting, processing, and selling metal waste to be reused in manufacturing new products. Here’s a detailed look at the process and benefits of recycling metal:

Process of Metal Recycling

  • Collection:
    • Sources: Metals can be collected from various sources, including industrial scrap, construction sites and demolition, car parts from the automotive industry, engine components, marine equipment, farm machinery, rail tracks, metal packaging, pipes and tubing, or sculptures.
    • Methods: Collection can be done by contacting HazChem Environmental to make direct arrangements for your business pick up one time or on a schedule.
  •  Sorting:
    • Manual Sorting: Workers separate metals based on type, such as ferrous (containing iron) and non-ferrous metals (like aluminum, copper, and brass).
    • Automated Sorting: Advanced facilities use magnets (for ferrous metals), eddy current separators, and other technologies for efficient sorting.
  • Processing:
    • Shredding: Metals are shredded into smaller pieces to facilitate further processing.
    • Crushing and Baling: Shredded metals are crushed or baled into compact forms for easier handling and transportation.
    • Melting: Metals are melted in furnaces at high temperatures to remove impurities and prepare them for new uses.
  • Refining:
    • Purification: The molten metal is refined to remove contaminants.
    • Alloying: Metals might be alloyed with other elements to achieve desired properties.
  •  Recycling:
    • Casting: The refined metal is cast into new products or into forms like ingots, which are sold to manufacturers.
    • Manufacturing: The recycled metal is used in the production of new products, such as construction materials, automotive parts, or consumer goods.
  •  Distribution:
    • Sales: Recycled metals are sold to manufacturers or used directly in production processes.

Responsible Metal Recycling: Reduce Reliance on Landfills

 

Adding value and convenience for your business or commercial facility, each truckload of scrap metal is sorted and valued in our recycling center using scales certified by the state of Illinois ensuring accurate weight-based valuation. This means you don’t have to sort your load yourself, and our measurements are the most accurate possible.

At HazChem, we provide commercial and business recycling programs that are designed to help your business reduce its reliance on landfills, creating a more efficient and clean production process.  We take pride in offering cost-effective and eco-friendly recycling programs. This includes not only metal recycling, but also paper recycling, corrugated cardboard recycling, pallet recycling, electronics recycling, plastic recycling, and more.

Benefits of Metal Recycling

  • Environmental Benefits:
    • Reduces Waste: Recycling helps divert metal waste from landfills, reducing environmental pollution.
    • Conserves Resources: Recycled metals reduce the need for raw materials, conserving natural resources like ore and energy.
    • Lower Energy Consumption: Recycling metals uses less energy compared to mining and processing raw ores. For example, recycling aluminum uses up to 95% less energy than producing new aluminum from bauxite ore.
  • Economic Benefits:
    • Job Creation: The recycling industry creates jobs in collection, sorting, processing, and sales.
    • Cost Savings: Reducing the need for new raw materials lowers production costs for manufacturers.
  • Reduction in Pollution:
    • Decreases Emissions: Recycling metals emits fewer pollutants compared to mining and smelting new metal.
    • Minimizes Environmental Impact: Less disruption to ecosystems and landscapes compared to mining operations.
  • Supports Circular Economy:
    • Sustainable Practices: Recycling supports a circular economy model, where materials are continuously reused, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.
  • Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
    • Lower Carbon Footprint: Recycled metals generally have a smaller carbon footprint compared to new metal production.
Examples of Recycled Metals

  • Aluminum: Used in cans, foil, and building materials.
  • Copper: Found in electrical wiring, plumbing, and electronics.
  • Steel: Commonly used in construction, appliances, and machinery.
  • Brass: Utilized in plumbing fixtures, musical instruments, and decorative items.

Commercial metal recycling is a process that involves collecting, sorting, processing, and selling metal waste to be reused in manufacturing new products. Metal Recycling in the following industries have a big impact on our environment. Here are some of the industries we serve:

  • Automotive Industry:
    • Car Parts: Old vehicles are a rich source of recyclable metals. Parts like engines, transmissions, and body panels are often made of steel and aluminum and can be recycled to produce new car components.
    • Catalytic Converters: Contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which can be recovered and reused.
  • Electronics:
    • E-Waste: Discarded electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, and televisions contain valuable metals like gold, silver, copper, and aluminum that can be recovered.
    • Batteries: Lithium-ion batteries used in electronic devices and electric vehicles contain metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel that can be recycled.
  • Construction and Demolition:
    • Structural Steel: Beams, rebar, and other steel components from demolished buildings can be melted down and reused in new construction projects.
    • Aluminum Siding and Windows: Aluminum used in building exteriors and window frames is recyclable.
  • Aerospace Industry:
    • Aircraft Parts: Retired aircraft contain large amounts of high-quality aluminum and titanium that can be recycled to manufacture new aircraft parts.
    • Engine Components: High-performance alloys used in jet engines can be reclaimed and reused.
  • Marine Industry:
    • Ships and Boats: Scrapped ships and boats provide steel and aluminum for recycling. Shipbreaking yards specialize in dismantling old vessels and recovering metal.
    • Marine Equipment: Metal parts from old marine equipment, such as anchors and propellers, can be recycled.
  • Agricultural Equipment:
    • Farm Machinery: Tractors, plows, and other farm equipment made from steel and other metals can be recycled.
    • Irrigation Pipes: Metal pipes used in irrigation systems can be reused.
  • Railway Industry:
    • Train Cars: Old railcars and locomotives contain significant amounts of steel and aluminum that can be recycled.
    • Rail Tracks: Steel tracks from decommissioned railways are often melted down and repurposed.
  • Military Equipment:
    • Decommissioned Military Vehicles: Tanks, aircraft, and ships that are no longer in service can be recycled for their metal content.
    • Weaponry: Metal from decommissioned weapons can also be recycled.
  • Packaging:
    • Metal Packaging: Food and beverage packaging, such as steel food cans and aluminum beverage cans, are widely recycled.
  • Industrial Equipment:
    • Machinery: Heavy industrial machinery and equipment, such as cranes, drills, and conveyors, can be dismantled and recycled for their metal parts.
    • Pipes and Tubing: Metal pipes and tubing from industrial facilities can be recycled.
  • Art and Sculpture:
    • Artistic Creations: Artists and sculptors often use scrap metal to create artworks and sculptures, giving new life to recycled materials.

 

Household Items:  Household items may be recycled, but HazChem specializes in Commercial Recycling and does not do residential pickups.

Other Types of Industrial Recycling Services Offered by HazChem Environmental

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