Scrap & Recycling Costs
Scrap & Recycling Costs
Here at Cleveland Scrap Cars we certainly recognize the cost associated with recycling, which in our case, is specifically dealing with auto recycling. We buy junk cars for cash and are basically a scrap car buyer. Often recyclers will are in a position where they must “take the good with the bad”. For example, when we buy junk cars for cash we know that materials such as aluminum and steel have monetary value in the market; conversely, an old set of junk vehicle tires may cost us fees to properly dispose of.
An article by Sharon Kneiss on waste360.com posted on May 1, 2015 titled ‘Navigating the Crossroads of Recycling’ discusses some financial concerns in the scrap and recycling industry as follows: “It is evident that we’ve reached a crossroads in recycling, where the costs to our industry of providing this service must be balanced with our goal of building on the progress made to better our environment through effective recycling programs. Too many Americans think that recycling is free and are under-informed about their role in making recycling both ecologically & economically sound, and our outreach and messages on the true cost of recycling are helping us advance this important dialogue.
We know that recycling is a commodity business where recyclables are sold to be reprocessed into new products. As we have experienced, commodity prices for recyclables have fallen so far, that it is tough to cover the cost of the capital & operating expense to pay for the process. Greater public understanding of the true cost of recycling in their communities and how they can play a role in helping address the risks to recycling programs, that industry, local governments and our customers will all benefit.
With curbside recycling now available to 60%+ of the population, consumers need to know their role in preserving & growing recycling programs by learning how to recycle correctly. We are helping to raise awareness about putting the right things in their curbside bins. During my interviews, I helped inform viewers & listeners that placing wrong items in the recycling bin makes it more difficult & costly to recycle and could cause contamination of the process. Many consumers mistakenly contaminate the recycling stream by throwing things like light bulbs, batteries, garden-hoses and plastic grocery bags in their bins. We encourage our members & partners to visit beginwiththebin.org and follow @BeginWithTheBin to learn.” The full article is available at this link: http://waste360.com/commodities-pricing/navigating-crossroads-recycling
To junk cars for cash in University Heights, Warrensville Heights and Euclid, simply contact our scrap car buyer. We buy junk cars in Garfield Heights, Eastlake, Twinsburg and Lakewood. Those residing in Linndale Village, Newburgh Heights and Middleburg Heights are encouraged to contact us. Residents with a junk car in Parma, Beachwood and Bedford can junk cars for cash and typically receive same-day pickup. Free towing is included throughout Bentleyville Village, Tremont, Bratenahl and Chagrin Falls. We are proud to service the regions of Mayfield Heights, Lake County and South Euclid as a scrap car buyer. The requirements for selling an old car, junk vehicle or disabled car in the areas of Cleveland Heights, Wickliffe and Brecksville are that you have the vehicle title and an ID. We are only a phone call away for those in Bainbridge, East Cleveland and Chesterland. If your car is in need of expensive repairs in Moreland Hills, Maple Heights or Seven Hills—give us a call.