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its sorted cleaned and melted down and sold to different companies for re-use
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agojunk metal goes to the scrap yard they crush it into cubes and then they send it to a melting plant to be melted down into new metal.
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∙ 11y agofor us to to save energy
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∙ 14y agoYes, a very large amount is.
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Can matter be recycled?
Lots of things can be recycled. Many kinds of plastic, cloth (it's good for making paper if nothing else), paper, aluminum, steel ... pretty much any metal can be recycled.
What is the principal reason that iron and steel are recycled at such a high rate?
Because it is much easier and much cheaper and much less polluting to use iron and steel again than it is to produce it afresh from iron ore.
Is acetate can be recycled?
yes it can be recycled
Can nickel be recycled?
yes it can be recycled.
Can tantalum be recycled?
Yes, tantalum can be recycled.
What are uses of recycled steel?
Recycled steel is just as good as fresh steel made from iron ore from the earth. So recycled steel can be used to make anything. Vehicles, bridges, stainless steel, everything!
Can steel be recycled?
yes
How can steel be recycled?
Steel is recycled by melting it in a metal making factory. It can be melted at temperatures higher than 1700 degrees.
What percentage of crude steel produced is actually recycled material?
According to the Sustainability Report of the World Steel Industry 2005, 42% of crude steel is actually recycled material.
What are facts about steel?
Some facts about steel is that more steel is recycled in the United States than paper and steel can be recycled over and over without any loss in strength. Another fact about steel is that steel is made from iron and a small amount of carbon.
Can metal bottle caps be recycled?
Yes, they are usually made of thin aluminum, and can be recycled just like aluminum cans. Some jar caps are made of steel, and these can be recycled too, just like steel cans.
How much steel is recycled per year?
No Bingo
What is the main use for recycled steel?
they make knives and forks with it!!
Are hon file cabinets made with any recycled materials?
Yes hon file cabinets are made with recycled material. To be more specific they are made with recycled steel.
Which metals can be recycled?
stainless steel can, mercury, titanium, Iron, Aluminium
Do steel investment foundries reuse sand?
The sand used can be further recycled
What are five metals that are recycled?
iron (steel) copper aluminum lead gold
