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The discarded metal suitable for reprocessing is known as Scrap metal. The materials which are left from parts of vehicles, building supplies, and surplus materials were the scrap metals which are recycled again. Scrap recycling also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserves energy and natural resources. The industry also contributes significantly to conserving the world’s natural resources.

Seven major benefits when recycled metals are used instead of virgin material (iron ore and coal) in making new steel:

-- 105% reduction in consumer wastes generated
-- 97% reduction in mining wastes
-- 90% savings in virgin material use
-- 86% reduction in air pollution
-- 76% reduction in water pollution
-- 74% savings in energy
-- 40% reduction in water use

Scrap metal recycling has been around since ancient times. Today, scrap recycling has become a multi-billion dollar worldwide business. The source for scrap metals were From individuals, machine shops, manufacturers, government entities, and other Industries. Scrap metal is composed of items such as aluminum cans, used pipe, sheet Metal buildings, automobiles, appliances, computer components, pots, pans, lawn furniture, bicycles, obsolete equipment, copper wire, old structural steel building frames, Tin cans, etc. These recycled metals are used to make new steel products such as automobiles, structural steel, aluminum siding, and toys.