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My understanding is that ALUMINUM cans are melted down (and purified) and then (probably by adding to new aluminum ore) smelted into 'fresh' aluminum, that can be used for ANY process or manufacturing that uses aluminum...even potentially into brand new aluminum cans (or aluminum foil, etc.) Processing of Aluminum Ore (?bauxite?) uses HUGE amounts of electricity. I have seen aluminum referred to as "solid electricity" the process requires so much of it. At one point Aluminum was the most expensive metal in the world, even more than gold. That's one reason why the top of the Washington Monument in Washington DC is a block of solid aluminum...as it was so valuable.
Remelting and recycling used aluminum is much more energy efficient than the processing of bauxite ore to obtain aluminum. Recycling not only keeps more materials out of landfills, it saves energy at the same tme!
Steel cans (are there any steel cans any more?) would similarly be recycled by being added along with other steel scrap to blast furnaces smelting iron and steel. As with aluminum, it helps create 'new' steel for all sorts of manufacturing. The car you drive today may have been part of a WWI or WWII battleship, or maybe your dad's or grand-dad's old 57 Chevy. (Although, in the case of the 57 Chevy, it may have been worth more in that configuration than its worth after recycling!)
What else can I help you with?
How could a recycling center separate a mixture of metal cans?
A recycling center can separate a mixture of metal cans using a magnetic separator. This machine uses magnets to attract and separate the metal cans from other materials in the mixture, such as plastic or paper. The metal cans are then further processed for recycling.
Can you make money recycling steel cans?
No
Is there any recycling jobs for kids at the recycling center?
Picking up metal like soda cans and letting some adult sell then to a recycling center and then the money goes to you. *Math* 1 big trash bag of cans = about $40
Where can you collect used aluminum cans?
Totall Metal Recycling 2700 Missouri Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 or your local scrap metal recycler ...but preferably Totall Metal Recycling
Can Metal be recycled?
Yes, metal can be recycled. It is a highly recyclable material that can be melted down and reformed into new products multiple times without losing its quality. Recycling metal helps save energy, reduce pollution, and conserve natural resources.
How could the two different types of metal used to make cans be sorted out for recycling?
Steel is magnetic, but aluminum is not - therefore if you have a pile of cans, a magnet will pick up the steel ones, leaving the aluminum ones behind !
How is trash can recycling done?
Any item made from a recycling material can be sold as scrap metal. They are probably recycled the same way as cans and bottles are recycled.
What is the average amount of metal cans used in a lifetime?
The average person uses about 1,500 metal cans per year, which adds up to around 80,000 cans in a lifetime. This number can vary based on individual consumption habits and recycling practices.
Where can you take aluminium cans for cash in belfast?
You can take your aluminium cans to a local recycling center in Belfast to receive cash in exchange for recycling them. Some supermarkets may also have recycling machines that offer vouchers or money in return for recycling aluminum cans.
Where can I find compartmental recycling cans?
There are many stores that sell recycling cans. The most popular store is Wal-Mart. They have the lowest prices available. It's definitely one of the many stores that offer recycling cans.
Where can cans be recycled?
in a recycling center
What is used to make soft drink cans?
The metal aluminum is the primary element used to make soft drink cans.
