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Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metals: What’s the Difference?
It’s important to understand the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It will help you optimize your recycling processes and identify which materials have the most value. By separating the metal types, you can get paid more for the same load. We’ll...
What is Prepared Scrap Metal?
As manufacturing production increases in the United States, scrap metal dealers are helping to protect the environment. They save scrap metal materials from being put into landfills, while assisting manufacturers in reducing their carbon footprint. What’s even better,...
Benefits of a Free Scrap Metal Audit by GMR
A free scrap metal audit ensures your company gets the most return for your scrap. You don’t want to leave money on the table, especially when a free scrap metal process review can put that money in your pocket. At Greenway Metal Recycling, we offer a free scrap metal...
The Value of Scrap Metal Brokers in Chicago
Scrap metal brokers in Chicago offer the most efficient and cost-effective way to turn your scrap into money. Since most scrap metal cannot be sold directly to refineries, foundries, and mills, scrap metal brokers connect scrap sellers with these third-party scrap...
Who Buys Stainless Steel Scrap Metal (Chicago)
Stainless steel has a longer lifespan than other metals which is what makes it so valuable! While it is made from a variety of metals, it is recyclable and can turn a profit if you find scrap metal Chicago recycling yards. Keep reading to find out more about: Types of...
Knowing the Different Types of Scrap Aluminum
Did you know there are several different types of scrap aluminum? Knowing the difference is important because they may be worth different amounts and sorted differently when taken to the scrap yard. Keep reading if you are interested in knowing the different types of...
Finding the Best Scrap Metal Buyers in Illinois: Chicago
When searching for scrap metal buyers in Illinois, you first need to narrow down your options to small or large-scale metal recyclers. If you are recycling a one-time, small amount, then any of the public scrap metal yards in Chicago should do. If, however, you’re...
How Fast Do Chicago Scrap Metal Dealers Pay?
With high scrap metal prices, Chicago scrap metal dealers are pressed to pay quickly. If you’re going to a public Chicago recycling center, you can get paid immediately for small loads of metal scrap. For industrial scrap recycling, however, there is a waiting period...
Recycling Scrap Metal in North Chicago, IL
Do you have scrap metal in North Chicago, IL to recycle? Then you’ve come to the right place. We are Greenway Metal Recycling and we accept a wide variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling from commercial industries and manufacturers. The best part is...
What is Non-Ferrous Metal?
If you ask a normal person to define the word metal, you’ll get responses such as “iron” and “steel”. Less commonly you’ll hear people discuss if the metal is ferrous or not. In fact, most people don’t even know that metal falls into one of these categories. But if...