The regulations surrounding End of Life Vehicles are a directive of the European Union addressing the end of life for automotive products. Vehicles are regulated to limit the environmental impact of their disposal by reducing the amount of waste created when they are scrapped. This is to encourage the recovery, re-use, and recycling of vehicle components and materials.
Metals and Their Properties: Aluminium
Having previously focused on iron and copper as part of our ongoing series “Metals and Their Properties”, we are now discussing aluminium properties and uses, and the reasons why this metal is so popular. Continue reading “Metals and Their Properties: Aluminium”
Metals and Their Properties: Copper
Following from last month’s article on iron, this next instalment in the “Metals and Their Properties” series will focus on copper. While we’ve previously talked a little bit about this metal on our article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, we’re now looking at it a lot more in-depth. Continue reading “Metals and Their Properties: Copper”
How is Metal Recycled?
We are increasingly becoming more aware of how important recycling is – especially when it comes to metal. We can help the environment to conserve natural resources by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less energy compared to making metal from virgin ore. Continue reading “How is Metal Recycled?”
Metals and their Properties: Iron
We work with a large variety of metals here at Morecambe Metals, as we specialise in both non-ferrous and ferrous metal recycling. We have talked about some of these metals in the previous article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, but we are now going more in-depth and discussing them in more detail. Continue reading “Metals and their Properties: Iron”
Scrapping A Car: Everything You Need to Know
Scrapping a car is no longer just a straightforward matter of driving it into the nearest breakers yard. Environmental legislation and controls continue to be tightened by both government and local authorities and this calls for authorised vehicle recycling. This has led to such vehicles falling into the category of “controlled waste” and this, in turn, affects both how the end of life vehicles are transported and subsequently disposed of. Continue reading “Scrapping A Car: Everything You Need to Know”
Morecambe Metals: 2017 Review
2017 has been a momentous year for the team here at Morecambe Metals. With success after success we can’t help but marvel in our hard work and its positive paybacks, and with the year drawing to a close, we thought it perfect timing to take a look back at the year in review alongside just a few of its many highlights.
Morecambe Metals Record Breaking Year! [INFOGRAPHIC]
The team here at Morecambe Metals aren’t strangers to a little bit of success, and we are proud to announce that in the last annum we have a fantastic piece of news to share with our customers!
We have only gone and conquered the world of scrap metal and have managed to buy and process the largest amount that we have ever accomplished!
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What is Commercial Waste and What Can be Recycled?
When it comes to industrial premises and commercial waste, a comprehensive and high-quality service from a specially trained crew is important to proper practices. So, what is commercial waste, and keeping in mind the types of metals and other materials which can be found at these commercial locations, what can actually be recycled?
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What Happens to Your Car Once You Scrap It?
An average of one million cars are crushed and scrapped every year. When a car isn’t of value anymore or isn’t being used, many people will opt for scrapping it. At the end of the cars useful life, vehicles do have value as a source of spare parts, which has created an industry for vehicle dismantling. Scrap metal recycling is also a great way to help the environment, as it lessens need to produce new metals and therefore saves energy.
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