Most Commonly Used Metals in the Construction Industry
For those in the construction industry, scrap metal can be easy to overlook; it’s an integral part of the day-to-day job and when you aren’t directly using it, the leftovers can get in your way. Smart contractors and construction workers, though, realize that scrap metal — especially the metals frequently found on job sites — can be a significant source of additional income. Super Metal Recycling has compiled a handy reference guide of the most commonly used construction industry metals found on job sites so that you can keep an eye out for valuable scrap. Keep reading to learn how you can turn your waste materials into cash. What Metals Should I Watch Out For? Here is a quick breakdown of the most commonly used construction scrap metals and where you can expect to find them: Ferrous metals like carbon steel. This is not only one of the more valuable sources of scrap, and it’s likely to be one of your most readily available. Carbon steel is most often fou...