by Manville Recycling Blog | Apr 6, 2020 | E-waste, Blog
Do you ever think about how frequently you upgrade your cellphone? Why hang on to that outdated iPhone 9 when the new and improved iPhone 11 is within reach? The temptation to buy into these latest and greatest digital trends has been increasing steadily for quite a...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Oct 21, 2018 | Blog, What We Collect
The simple answer is that ferrous metals contain iron and non-ferrous metals do not. The more in-depth answer is that ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals each have their own distinctive properties. These properties determine the applications they are most suited...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Oct 3, 2018 | Aluminum, Blog, Copper, Miscellaneous Metals, Motors
Rust is the common name for a chemical compound known as iron oxide. This compound forms when iron reacts with water and oxygen, presenting itself as a rough, orange-red substance. Technically speaking, only iron and alloys that contain iron can rust. Other metals,...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Aug 26, 2018 | Aluminum, Blog, Copper, E-waste, Stainless Steel
Here’s an interesting fact: recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours. And while it can be a simple task to just throw your aluminum can into the recycling bin, chances are you haven’t considered the actual numbers and figures you are...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Miscellaneous Metals, Zinc
Zinc is used heavily in building structures like metal roofs, plumbing, structural support, and other such components. The recycling process is different because of the fact that most zinc material is used in conjunction with other metals (for example, the...
by Manville Recycling Blog | Oct 15, 2017 | Blog, Services, Zinc
Zinc is a very useful material and is present in earth various processes. The metal is very versatile and is used in a number of applications, most notably in the galvanization process to keep metals from rusting. Zinc is used heavily in building structures like metal...
