Metal Matters: Why Everyone Should Recycle Their Metal
Efficient, cost-effective and repeatable, metal recycling has the potential to remedy many of our material scarcity woes — and it’s been part of the solution for a long time.
The Unexpected Story of How Nickel Got Its Name
Learn about the mythological origins of this non-ferrous metal, commonly used for plating, and more about its history and value.
The Puzzle of Plastics Recycling, By the Numbers
Learning and understanding these seven plastic recycling codes makes it easier to know which products are safe to recycle and which ones are not. It’s not as self-explanatory as the little green arrows might make it seem. Brush up on your plastic recycling codes:
2020 Pandemic: Aluminum Can Industry Faces Increased Demand, Supply Chain Delays
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic brought disruptions to international supply chains and sudden shifts in consumer shopping behavior, including a huge surge in demand for canned beverages to drink at home. Can makers can’t keep up.
What is Swarf? Recycling Your Machining Scrap for Cash
Getting into the habit of selling the recyclable scrap that results from machining creates an excellent incentive for keeping your shop as clean, neat and efficient as possible.
Is There Really a Lot of Gold in Electronics? E-Waste Facts and Myths
You may have heard that there’s gold, silver, and other precious metals in electronics, which should mean they’re worth money, right? Well, yes and no. Learn why e-waste recycling isn’t quite the “goldmine” it’s thought to be, and why it’s still worth it.
How to Sell Building Material for Cash
Scrap building material such as metal, lumber, brick and stone could be earning money back for your business, if you know how to sell it. Learn what to look for and what to do with it.
The History of U.S. Scrap Metal Recycling from Paul Revere to Rosie the Riveter
Especially in times of conflict, metal has been in demand for weaponry, ammunition and the vehicles of war. From Lexington, Mass. to Appomattox Court House, Va. to the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, it’s been the patriotic duty of every American to reduce, reuse and recycle metal and other commodities.
Where Can I Take Things that Cohen Does Not Recycle?
At Cohen, if it’s made of mostly metal, takes batteries, or plugs in, we can most likely recycle it. However, there are exceptions and restrictions to this rule of thumb, and there are items and materials that can be recycled, just not at Cohen.
What Items Does Cohen Charge For?
Tossing devices into the trash and inevitably into the landfill is wasteful, risky for your personal security, and bad for the environment. Most devices can either be reused, broken down for parts, or recycled for materials like precious metals that can be used to make new devices.
