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Recyclable Materials that We Accept at R & R Recycling in Montvale, VA

Making Non-ferrous Metal Recycling Easier for Individuals

 

Bring Your Non-ferrous Metals to Our Recycling Center

Are you looking to learn more about the recyclable materials that we accept at R & R Recycling in Montvale, VA? This month, we’re going to go more into detail about what our customers can and cannot bring to our recycling center. At R & R, we mainly accept non-ferrous metals. Proper metal recycling is a great way to be “green” – and to bring in some extra cash.

According to The Balance Small Business, there were 2.2 million tons of steel cans and steel material waste created in the United States in 2018. Imagine the sight of 2.2 million tons of metal waste piled up in a landfill or junkyard. Worse yet, consider the wasted energy that goes with it.

One benefit of metal recycling is that metal stays in its current shape. That means that your car rims, batteries, brass, and other metals have many uses over the years – and also can be recycled multiple times. As the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”

If you are looking for non-ferrous metal recycling in Southwest Virginia, we hope that you will visit R & R Recycling. Today, we’re going to make it easier to know what you can and cannot recycle with us.

 

What is a “Non-ferrous” Metal?

Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain a large amount of iron. Precious metals, like gold, silver, and platinum, are considered non-ferrous. Our main focus at R & R Recycling is non-ferrous metals. This can include brass, aluminum, copper, batteries, car rims, stainless steel, and other metals:

  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless
  • Any Combination of the Above Materials
  • Electric Motors
  • Drink Cans
  • Lead
  • Radiators
  • Wheels without tires
  • Converters
  • Batteries
  • Aluminum Wire
  • Copper Wire

Do you have any these metals laying around your home? Consider recycling them with R & R Recycling in Montvale, VA.

 

“Why Should I Worry About Recycling Non-ferrous Metals?”

You may be wondering, “Why should I worry about recycling non-ferrous metals? It’s just as fast to throw a can in the garbage.” While this could be true, consider the long-term effects of metal buildup in landfills. Car rims laying around your garage or the old copper wiring from a project could easily turn into money when recycling it. Letting these metals lay around can contribute to the millions of tons we mentioned above.

Recycling is an important part of being a community member. Another The Balance Small Business article stated in 2018 that “recycled aluminum requires 95 percent less energy, while copper needs 90 percent less, and steel 56 percent less” when it comes to energy consumption. Consider this the next time you throw away a few soda cans or dump large amounts of scrap metal at a junkyard. Your few pounds of recycled metal could make a difference!

The EPA finds that non-ferrous metals are the largest categories in municipal solid waste. We urge our community members to consider bringing in their non-ferrous metals for proper sorting and recycling. You can also earn some cash while doing so.

 

What Not To Bring to R & R Recycling

At R & R Recycling, we are happy to accept most small pieces of non-ferrous metals. We can even visit your home to haul non-ferrous metals, like copper and aluminum, that are more than 10,000 pounds. However, there are some metals and materials that we do not accept. Some of these include:

  • Tires. We will accept car rims, but not the rubber tire.
  • Nothing containing Freon or fluids, including paint.
  • Cars. We will accept rims, batteries, and converters. We can also take motors, alternators, and copper transformers. If you’re not sure, reach out to our team before bringing it in.
  • Hazmat Material. We do not accept any form of dangerous or combustible liquids or containers.
  • Appliances
  • Steel of any kind.
  • Plastic of any other materials that are not non-ferrous metals.

 

Learn More About the Recyclable Materials that We Accept at R & R

If you are looking to recycle non-ferrous metals in the Montvale, VA, area, reach out to R & R Recycling. Those with large amounts of recyclable materials exceeding 10,000 pounds can call us for hauling, too. With more than 30 years of experience, you can trust that our pricing is fair and our skills are the top in the region. Speak with our friendly staff today to learn more about metal recycling or what we accept at our recycling center. We also offer containers and additional recycling services.

 

 

Are you looking to recycle non-ferrous metals in Southwest Virginia? Call R & R Recycling in Montvale, VA, at (540) 947-5003 or check out our website for updates. Make money while properly disposing of your household metals! Ask us about the recyclable materials that we accept.