What’s happening in the world of scrap recycling—and what’s around the corner?
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The scrap metal recycling industry is taking advantage of emerging technologies in sorting, processing, AI, and data-driven analytics to improve recycling rates. Technological advancements in scrap metal processing include several different mechanisms to enhance the...
Recycling industry experts agree that a data-driven approach to recycling can bring greater efficiencies to waste and recycling operations and help improve recycling rates. In the scrap metal recycling industry, a major opportunity for using data to enhance efficiency...
Demand for aluminum cans is continuing its upward trend fueled by consumer preferences, sustainability policies, and incorporation of new technologies. Industry observers cite research that says the aluminum can market is expected to skyrocket over the next ten...
In today’s dynamic business environment, the needs of scrap metal recycling companies are always evolving. With changes in laws and regulations, the economy, the workforce, and the local business landscape, scrap metal recyclers need to be able to adjust their...
A new type of metal theft is on the rise. Across the country, thieves are stealing cables from electric vehicle charging stations. The EV charging station cables are filled with copper and as copper prices have risen, so has the theft of these...
Your employees are most productive when they know how to use the tools and equipment needed to operate your scrapyard and when they know how to fix problems that may arise. That’s where ScrapWare comes in. In this fourth installment in our series, we look at...