For scrap metal to be efficiently recycled and prepared for reuse, it had to be processed first. Here at Morecambe Metals, we use a range of industrial metal processing equipment to do this, including metal shredders. Our ability to shred metal on-site allows us to process a multitude of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals in preparation for exportation to steel mills to be recycled into new metal. It also gives us the capability to destroy material beyond recognisability for industries where this is a requirement. Our metal shredders are integral to our operations, but what are they, and how do they work?
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What is Landfill Mining for Scrap Metal?
When we discuss recycling, we often focus on diverting materials away from landfills to be taken to recycling plants and turned into new materials. This is incredibly important and should be encouraged through good recycling practices by individuals and businesses – but what about the recyclable material that has already been sent to landfills? Is there any way to recover what has previously been condemned as waste? Today we’re going to take a look at landfill mining and reclamation, the benefits and what happens to the material that is reclaimed from landfills.
The Morecambe Metals Guide to Defining Scrap Metal
As proud members of the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), we have over 40 years of experience in scrap metal recycling.
Fulfilling our environmental responsibilities is very important to us, so we take extra care in monitoring our processes according to UK Health and Safety legislation.
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