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WHAT'S SCRAP METAL?

Millions of tones of Scrap Metal are processed every year, examples being cars, appliances, pipes, electrical wires and many other types.

Scrap metal comes in two types, Ferrous and non Ferrous. Ferrous only includes steel and iron scrap, Non ferrous is scrap metal other than iron and steel and includes copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, titanium, cobalt chromium and precious metals. Ferrous scrap is more readily available than non ferrous therefore ferrous is less expensive than non ferrous.

Scrap metal is also categorized using other criteria, as an example ferrous and non ferrous can be grouped into home scrap or purchased scrap. Home scrap is produced in the mill and is reused by the mill. Purchased scrap can be further classified as either industrial (new) scrap which is unwanted scrap created in the manufacturing process like when producing a new car, or obsolete (old scrap) which is worn out scrap like a car that has reached the end of its life cycle. Other examples of obsolete non ferrous scrap include copper pipes, radiators, catalytic converters etc.

Depending on supply and demand, prices can fluctuate quite frequently and within short intervales of time.

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Attention Landlords

ASK FOR ACCREDITATION

Landlords in Ontario should ensure that only companies or individuals with Ministry of Environment ODP (ozone depletion prevention) cards remove and dispose of refrigerators. The card entitles holders to handle refrigerants. All appliances containing refrigerants must be decommissioned and tagged by accredited persons before disposal.

"The owner of the appliance must ensure the refrigerant within the unit is removed. If it is not, the municipality is under no obligation to accept it nor can scrap yards or waste treatment facilities legally accept refrigerators that have not been tagged.

Landlords could be prosecuted for illegal venting of ozone depleting substances if they release appliances to a non-accredited company. The fine, as stipulated by the Environmental Protection Act, is $5,000 per instance.

The Ministry of the Environment has published A Consumer's Guide to Refrigerants and the Ozone Layer to outline the requirements of Refrigerants Regulation 189-94. To order a copy, call 1-800-565-4923.

WHAT TO DO WITH IT?

Scrap metal would rarely be featured at the top of anyone's list of conversation starters. Nevertheless, if you end up with old unwanted metal, you may be shocked to learn just what it could cost you and the effort you may have to put into arranging for the dispose of your unwanted materials. You see Scrap Metal is valuable in bulk therefore your Fridge, Stove or Dishwasher would not be at the top of your local scrap yard list of things to do to arrange a service pick-up call for you. So... a scrap yard service call is probably out of the question for you and a pick-up from your local municipality could take an eternity. D & R Scrap Metals understands that there is a need for this service and for it to be affordable. Fair, honest pricing coupled with fast reliable service is why we have been in business for over 14 years.