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Aluminium is one of the most ubiquitous metals on the planet, woven into the fabric of our daily lives, from the cans in our recycling bins to the cars we drive and the buildings that define our skylines. This widespread use means that scrap aluminium is ubiquitous in domestic and industrial waste streams. But if you've ever wondered why the price you get for your aluminium fluctuates, you're not alone. A fascinating array of factors influences the value of this highly recycl

Much like we’ve done for questions surrounding scrap lead, in this blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the most searched-for questions on scrap steel pricing. As we found for scrap lead, unfortunately, there is quite a lot of misinformation floating around the Internet about scrap steel. When it comes to any speculative market, quite a few opinions are masquerading as facts. So we’ve taken some of the most searched for questions and given them to our expert team here

As Laois's busiest and longest-established scrap yard, we often speak to the general public about all things scrap metal. In recent years, we've increasingly been fielding left-field opinions masquerading as "facts." Unfortunately, the scrap metal industry isn't free from misinformation, and it's increasingly becoming more complex than ever for people to get good, solid information. To do our bit to counteract this, we've looked up the most searched-for questions, and our exp

When we discuss scrap metal recycling, we inevitably think about the big items like construction steel or scrap cars. However, metals like copper appear in smaller items like phones and digital devices. In fact, due to copper's unique attributes, it's used extensively in wires and circuit boards. So there is a significant opportunity to recycle this copper, therefore reducing the growing problem of e-waste. As the name suggests, e-waste refers to the waste created from dispos

For many of us, the last time we think about our scrap metal is when we drop it off in a scrap yard or have it picked up from our property. While we certainly hear a lot about scrap metal processing, have you ever wondered what exactly this process is? In this blog, we outlined the entire scrap metal recycling process. Scrap Yard   When scrap metal arrives at our recycling facility, the material is meticulously sorted. This isn't just a casual glance; it's a careful separatio

Life is made up of first times. Buying that first car, getting married, going on that first trip abroad, graduating from school. One life milestone that, admittedly, isn't as awe-inspiring as those listed is getting rid of scrap metal for the first time. Let's say you've built or renovated that first house; there will be some scrap construction steel to get rid of. What do you do? Is what you have even scrap metal? Worry not, as everyone has these questions. In this blog, we'

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As one of Ireland's premier, eco-conscious scrap yards, we tend to get asked a lot of questions about scrap steel. Despite steel and the products recycled steel creates quite literally surrounding us, there are still a few inquiries about this process. Before we get into the questions we regularly get asked, let's get the most common question out of the way first. YES, we will pay you good money for your scrap steel. If you have scrap steel or, indeed, any metal type lying ar