Did you know that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2018, almost 10% of what ended up in landfills was metal. It was a total of 13.93 million tons of metal. At Metro Group, we are dedicated to ensuring we educate the public on what they can recycle with us so that metal doesn’t end up in our landfills.
Did you know that many of your old appliances are made of metal and are recyclable? Examples of appliances you can recycle are:
- Refrigerators (Read our blog article: How to Recycle a Refrigerator: Your Guide to Responsible Disposal)
- Stoves
- Washing Machines
- Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Ovens
- Satellite Dish
- Pots and Pans
- & More
Your lead-acid batteries from your car are recyclable. Typically, if you go to an auto body shop to get a new battery, they’ll dispose of it for you, so they can bring it in to us and get paid for it.
We accept all sorts of different car parts. We accept alternators, radiators, rims, lead-acid batteries, catalytic converters, & more. If it’s made of metal, we’ll probably accept it.
Some items you may not think are recyclable are. The main question you have to ask yourself is, Is it metal?
We accepts, wrenches, drills, lawnmowers, tractors, atv’s, trailers, nails, hammers, screws, chainsaws, bolts, and more.
There are many household items you wouldn’t think of as being recyclable.
We accept curtain rods, bed frames, lighting fixtures, pots and pans, window frames, outdoor furniture, metal tables, cabinets, and shelves.
