Recycling a U.S. Navy Carrier

We’re sure you scrap enthusiast have seen your fair share of big time scrap items. Imagine taking on a job deconstructing a U.S. Navy supercarrier! Unfortunately, Upstate Metal Recycling wasn’t chosen for the job, but the article is sure intriguing anyway!

Read the entire article on the Business Insider website (www.businessinsider.com) here: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-navys-first-supercarrier-was-sold-for-one-cent-2013-10

How much do you think this Texas yard made for this carrier?  Probably not as much as you think!

At Upstate Metal Recycling we take great pride in taking your collected scrap metal to help avoid your recyclable waste ending up in a landfill. If you’re interested in recycling your own scrap, bring it to Upstate! We’ll recycle your scrap while giving you the best price in exchange! Upstate Metal Recycling will take your car batteries, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, electric wire, cars, shingles, etc. You can even ‘Like’ them on Facebook for a coupon on your next visit to the yard.

Recycling Your Pool Heater

Now that the fall weather is upon us your backyard pool is closed until the spring season.  If your pool is due for a new heater next spring, why not scrap your old one now?

Did you know:

If you take apart your pool heater you’ll find multiple pieces that are able to be scrapped.  The heater contains several copper pipes that can amount to more than 10lbs. Currently at Upstate, copper is going for up to $2.70 a pound.

At Upstate Metal Recycling we take great pride in taking your collected scrap metal to help avoid your recyclable waste ending up in a landfill. If you’re interested in recycling your own scrap, bring it to Upstate! We’ll recycle your scrap while giving you the best price in exchange! Upstate Metal Recycling will take your car batteries, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, electric wire, cars, shingles, etc. You can even ‘Like’ them on Facebook for a coupon on your next visit to the yard.