What Items can you Recycle?

When people think of scrap yards, they often think of recycling common metals like aluminum, copper, and steel. However, there are many other items you can bring to Safari Scrap in Innisfil, Ontario, for recycling. By knowing what you can recycle, you not only help the environment but also make the most of the resources available to you.

1. Old Appliances

Large household appliances, also known as "white goods," are excellent candidates for recycling. These include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers.

Why Recycle: These appliances contain valuable metals and other materials that can be repurposed. Recycling them prevents hazardous substances, such as refrigerants and heavy metals, from polluting the environment.

2. Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

E-waste includes items like old computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, printers, and other electronic devices.

Why Recycle: Electronics contain precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium, as well as harmful substances like lead and mercury. Proper recycling ensures valuable materials are recovered and toxic substances are safely managed.

3. Car Batteries

Car batteries and other types of lead-acid batteries are often accepted at scrap yards.

Why Recycle: Car batteries contain lead and acid, which are hazardous to the environment if not disposed of properly. Recycling recovers valuable lead and keeps harmful chemicals out of landfills.

4. Scrap Vehicles

Beyond just metal parts, entire vehicles can be brought in for recycling. This includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even boats.

Why Recycle: Vehicles contain a variety of recyclable materials, including metals, plastics, and rubber. Recycling vehicles ensures that all these components are reused, reducing waste and environmental impact.

5. Household Items

Many household items can be recycled, such as old furniture, metal tools, and kitchenware.

Why Recycle: These items often contain metals and other materials that can be repurposed. Recycling them helps reduce waste and conserves resources.

6. Plumbing Fixtures

Items like old pipes, faucets, and metal fittings are excellent candidates for recycling.

Why Recycle: Plumbing fixtures are often made from valuable metals like brass and copper. Recycling these items recovers these metals and reduces the need for new raw materials.

7. Construction Debris

Scrap yards often accept construction and demolition waste, including metal beams, rebar, and old tools.

Why Recycle: Recycling construction debris reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and recovers valuable building materials that can be reused.

8. Bicycles

Old or broken bicycles can be brought in for recycling.

Why Recycle: Bicycles are made from various metals, including aluminum and steel, which can be recycled and used in the production of new items.

9. Farm Equipment

Old or non-functional farm equipment, such as tractors, plows, and metal fencing, can be recycled.

Why Recycle: Farm equipment contains large amounts of metal that can be repurposed, reducing the need for new metal production and supporting sustainability.

10. Miscellaneous Scrap Metal

Items like metal signs, shelving, and wire are also accepted at scrap yards.

Why Recycle: These miscellaneous items add to the variety of recyclable materials, helping to maximize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact.

How to Recycle at Safari Scrap

1. Identify Items: Look around your home, garage, or business for items that can be recycled. If you’re unsure, contact us and we’ll let you know if we accept the item.

2. Bring to Our Yard: Visit Safari Scrap in Innisfil, where our team will assist you with unloading and provide you with competitive prices for your items.

3. Benefit the Environment: By recycling these items, you contribute to reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and supporting a sustainable future.

Conclusion

Recycling goes beyond just common metals. By bringing a variety of items to Safari Scrap, you help promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. From old appliances and e-waste to scrap vehicles and farm equipment, there are many ways to contribute to recycling efforts in Innisfil.

For more information on what you can recycle, contact us or visit our scrap yard today. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community and the planet.