Coating steel with zinc creates a protective layer to shield materials from corrosion and rusting. Compared to creating stainless steel, galvanized steel is cheaper to produce, making it a material of choice for many industries. Though galvanized steel has a greater lifetime of use than uncoated steel, the zinc coating may need to be reapplied from time to time, or the steel will be broken down for new construction. Either way, recycling galvanized steel is vital to preserving all the natural resources that are required to create steel in the first place, while also providing the opportunity for businesses and individuals to earn additional income from scrapping facilities.
As with other metals, the best way to prepare galvanized steel is to bring it in without other non-metal pieces attached to it. Additionally, separating other metals from your pieces of galvanized steel also can give you a higher buying price, especially if cheaper metals were attached to your steel before. You will also want to consider bringing smaller pieces of galvanized steel to our facility, which can give you a higher price as our facility will not need to break down the pieces. For large loads of galvanized steel, it is safer and more efficient for you to schedule container services with us. We offer several container sizes that we will pick up from your location for added scrapping convenience.
If you have galvanized steel scrap that you want to recycle for a competitive price, contact Metalico today! We'll answer any questions you have about the types of scrap metal that you have and help you begin scrapping as soon as possible.
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