Happy New Year! Now that the end-of-year festivities are over, it’s a good time to start thinking about what leftover materials we can recycle from our New Year parties to keep looking after the planet going into 2025. So, without further ado, here is a list of the scrap metal to look out for at New Year.
Copper
One of the most common festive decorations is lighting. LED fairy lights are usually constructed of copper wire due to its pliability, meaning it can be easily wrapped around the lights.
One of the most valuable non-ferrous metals to sell, copper is always in high demand. This is because it can be recycled multiple times without losing any of its original properties, such as its ductility, conductivity and durability, etc.
Not only is copper a valuable metal to sell, but it also makes the recycling process simpler and does wonders for the planet. This is because recycling copper requires over 85% less energy than manufacturing it from scratch, and the process reduces CO2 emissions by around 65% – diverting waste from landfills, preserving natural resources and protecting natural wildlife/habitats.
Aluminium
With plenty of us decorating for the festive season using lights, it’s no surprise we’ll need more plug socket space to allow us to light up the room. Much like fairy lights, extension leads are also made using copper, but can also be powered by aluminium wiring to carry the current to your lights.
Another very valuable non-ferrous metal, aluminium is lightweight, corrosion-resistant and has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
Aluminium is one of the most recyclable metals in the world, with 75% of aluminium produced still in use today.
Steel & Iron
New Year parties often use metalwork decorations, particularly balloon arches in recent years. The main structure of a balloon arch consists of a metal frame, usually made out of steel or iron.
100% recyclable, steel is one of the easiest packaging and manufacturing materials to recycle and reuse. Like many other metals, steel can also be recycled endlessly without losing any of its initial properties, such as its tensile strength, weldability and malleability, etc.
Another ferrous metal to add to the list, iron is extremely magnetic and is often used to create metal alloys, including steel. A valuable material in the scrap metal recycling industry, iron has a low manufacturing cost and high strength when produced.
Recycle Your New Year Scrap Metal With Kas
If you have any ferrous or non-ferrous scrap metal leftover after your New Year celebrations, why not visit our scrap metal buyers to trade it in for some cash? If you work in a trade, we know how busy things get, so if you bring your scrap metal to us before 4pm – we can guarantee you a same-day payment! Leaving you to get back to what you do best, all while carrying less weight on the way to your next job, and some extra cash in your pocket.
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