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Being manufacturers of wire rod, hot rolled steel and other steel products in the steel industry, Capital Steel understands
the huge impact steel recycling has on our economy and the environment.  Not only does steel recycling help preserve the Earth’s
natural resources, it is valuable for individuals and businesses alike. We’ve
put together a collection of steel recycling resources so you can learn the benefits
steel recycling has on the environment, and all the ways it helps our economy
and save businesses money.

Steel Recycling Facts

  • Steel is the most recycled product in North
    America.  More than paper, plastic,
    aluminum and glass combined!
  • Unlike other recycled products, steel does not
    lose durability or quality through the recycling process.
  • The amount of electricity that has been saved from steel
    recycling is enough to power the city of Los Angeles for almost a decade.
  • The Auto scrap recycling business has over $3.7
    billion in sales annually, and employs more than 40,000 people.
  • Steel prices depend on the type of steel
    recycled, location, and day by day price fluctuations. Scrap steel prices can range from about
    $100 – $500 per metric ton.

Steel Recycling Search Engine

This custom Google search will yield results from recycling and
general steel related institutes and associations.  Use it to search for recycling news, recycling resources
or anything recycling related!

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Other Recycling Resources

Steel
Recycling Locator
– find the nearest steel recycling center.

Google
News – Steel Recycling

Earth
911 – Facts About Steel Recycling

Steel
Recycling Facts

North
American Scrap Metal Network

steel recycling

The following infographic was made possible by iwanttoberecycled.org