Dealing with scrap metal can be a headache. Whether it’s at home, on a building site, or at your place of business, affordable and reliable scrap metal removal is always easier than doing it yourself. In this article, we’ll look at everything scrap metal, including how we deal with it, where it goes, and why you should be working with the experts.
What is scrap metal?
Scrap metal, often simply referred to as ‘scrap’, consists of metal material left over from a range of activities. This usually includes manufacturing activities, construction and demolition, and the process of breaking down machinery, vehicles, and appliances. There are many different types of metal broken down into scrap and recycled.
Generally, scrap metal consists of:
– Steel
– Aluminium
– Copper
– Iron
– Zinc
– Lead
– Nickel
– Titanium.
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Where does scrap metal come from?
Scrap metal comes from a very wide range of sources. According to the National Waste Report, the construction and demolition industry in Australia produces roughly a quarter of all metal waste. This means much of our focus, and many of our scrap metal removal clients in Sydney, fall under construction or demolition.
Half of all the 5.7 Mt of scrap metal created in Australia annually comes from the commercial and industrial sector, meaning businesses of all kinds. The last 25% is produced as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). This is household waste, which is often collected through hard rubbish, or weekly council rubbish removal services.
How do we operate?
At Sydney City Rubbish, we deal with all kinds of scrap metal. Most of the scrap we remove comes from construction projects, both residential and commercial. However, we also manage a large amount of office waste, some of which also becomes scrap metal. This only occurs when items like chairs and workstations cannot be reused.
We also specialise in delivering exceptional strip out and demolition services for offices and other businesses in Sydney. Through office strip outs, retail strip outs, and hotel room strip outs, we end up dealing with significant amounts of scrap metal.
Our process is tailored to suit each individual client. This means identifying your needs, finding out as much information as we can about the waste you’re getting rid of, as well as access points to ensure that the job runs smoothly. Then, we’ll remove your scrap metal efficiently, storing it in our rubbish removal trucks. Once we’ve finished up, we’ll ensure that the site is clean, and we’ll take the scrap to a certified recycling facility.
Why do you need expert rubbish removal?
Expert rubbish removal just makes everything easier. We’ve done it so many times that we could almost remove your scrap metal with our eyes shut. But we won’t do that, because health and safety is always priority number one. Instead, we’ll use our experience to ensure your project is completed quickly and safely, and we’ll do it all with a smile on our faces.
Hiring a contractor that doesn’t have the right experience, equipment, or trained personnel is a recipe for disaster. Time and time again, we’ve been called in to clean up someone else’s mess. This just means lost time, and a higher cost for our clients. It’s essential to hire an experienced rubbish removal company to take your scrap metal in Sydney. And the good news is that we’re still both reliable and affordable!
What scrap metal do we take?
We take virtually every type of scrap you can think of! This includes both stripped-down scrap metal, as well as items like furniture. Some examples include:
– Household appliances like washing machines, fridges, and dishwashers.
– Office furniture like compactus, old chairs, and workstations.
– Electronic waste such as computers, printers, and other electronics.
– Miscellaneous scrap metal items.
Sustainable scrap metal removal in Sydney
Scrap metal is highly recyclable, which means there is no excuse for not attaining a sustainable outcome. At Sydney City Rubbish, we’re always focused on finding the most environmentally friendly result for every type of waste that we remove. We work with some of the best scrap metal recycling companies in Sydney. You can rest easy knowing that your scrap metal will be recycled and returned to the manufacturing stream instead of languishing in a landfill.
Large metal removal
If you have large, heavy metal to remove, we can help. Our team can utilise our crane trucks to shift this scrap. Alternatively, we can cut it down to size and shift it in pieces, making it easier for us and for you. We understand that scrap metal can be incredibly heavy, so it’s simply not worth trying to move it yourself. We’re here to help you with large metal removal in Sydney.
Get reliable and affordable rubbish removal in Sydney today
If you’re looking for Sydney rubbish removal that is both reliable and affordable, Sydney City Rubbish is ready to help. We work with businesses and households of every size, and we’re ready to help you. Get in touch with us today for more information.
