Metal Contamination: Are the new limits enough?

Written by Brian Silver | 02 December 2011

The withdrawal of radioactive resources from commercial industrial sites, nuclear establishments, and Department of Energy facilities is a dangerous and pricey challenge. As a select few of these materials may not be contaminated, many industry representatives will claim it can be recycled or reused without health concern for the public.

What's my time worth with copper?

Written by Brian Silver | 10 November 2011

It’s August in Georgia, the sun is blazing at 100 degrees and you’re loading up your truck with metals to take to the scrap center. You can either exhaust your entire day and a whole gas tank tinkering around town scrounging for copper to get $230, or you can spend half the hours and a third of your tank finding mass amounts of other metals like aluminum and steel for $180, with a few extra hours to relax by the pool. How would you like to spend your afternoon?

The Fate of Your Car: Repair or Recycle?

Written by Brian Silver | 19 October 2011

The relationship between a man and his car is a unique one. It is special, it is personal, and it goes through ups and downs like an emotional roller-coaster. The work a man puts into his car to keep it alive and well is time-consuming, exhausting, and expensive. Just like other long-lasting intimate relationships: the end is never easy.

Move Over, Hollywood. Marietta Recycling is Putting Atlanta on the Map.

Written by MRC Team | 05 October 2011

Marietta Recycling Center has built quite a reputation for themselves over the past few years, and they deserve every bit of it. Known for their tremendous services, excellent staff, and spectacular facilities, MRC has had no problem taking flight with those wings so appropriately bestowed upon them by the Atlanta community.

China and your bottom line

Written by MRC Team | 19 September 2011

China is currently known for having the largest fastest growing world economy in the global market. A little known fact is the significant part the scrap metal industry plays in that economy.

How to recycle your E-Waste

Written by MRC Team | 09 September 2011

Don’t let your old electronics leave toxic waste into the soil and water, keep our environment clean! Recycle your electronics (e-cycle) to avoid the improper disposal that can potentially threaten our lives. MRC encourages you to take this opportunity to keep your community clean.

Scrap Metal Goes Green

Written by MRC Team | 24 August 2011

The concept of making money and doing your part for society are not usually related. Generosity typically is expensive because the return on investment cannot be seen in your bank account. It may make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside,