3 Reasons to Work with Scrap Metal Services, LLC

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All business in the manufacturing industry require a trusted scrap recycler; indeed, the majority of manufacturing businesses will be left with scrap metal that they cannot use, nor recycle on site on their own. But more than just knowing that a scrap recycler is needed, businesses are tasked with finding a reliable scrap company that can recycle scrap, decommission railcars, and dismantle ships and vessels. At Scrap Metal Services, LLC (SMS), we can do all of the above and more. Here are three reasons to work with our team if you are in need of scrap recycling services:

1. More Than a Decade of Experience and Success

The first, and one of the most pressing, reasons to work with our team is the fact that we have more than a decade of experience providing superior scrap processing services worldwide. We have established our company as a leader in the industry, and have build a reputation of success and excellence amongst our customers. Our business history shows that we know what we’re doing, are trusted, and operate within all regulations.

2. Complete Management of All Logistics

When you are looking for a scrap recycler to handle your business’ needs, you don’t want to have to worry about spending hundreds or thousands of dollars in time and transportation to figure out scrap management and recycling logistics. Instead, you want to be able to hire a company who can handle all logistics for you. From providing containers for scrap storage to arranging transportation (we even have our own fleet of water vessels and rail) to offer onsite deconstruction and dismantling services and more, we handle all elements of scrap recycling, and pay you top dollar for your scrap to boot.

3. Responsible Scrap Recycling that Prioritizes the Earth and Human Health

Finally, when you choose a scrap recycler, you want to be able to work with a company that is in compliance with all state and federal regulations for scrap management and recycling, and actually cares about the earth and human and worker health and safety. When you work with our team, you’ll find nothing short of excellence when it comes to putting our workers first and making sustainability a top priority. We’re a company you can feel good about partnering with.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

If you want to learn more about why you should work with our company or how we can help you meet your business’ goal, please contact our headquarters in Burnham, IL today at 708-730-1400, or by email. We look forward to partnering with you!

How Is Scrap Metal Value Set?

If you’re the owner of a business that produces scrap metal, understanding how the value of that metal is determined–and therefore how much you will be paid for selling and recycling your scrap metal–is a very important consideration. You surely want to get top dollar for your scrap metal, which means working with a trusted scrap metal processor that uses fair factors to determine an offer. Here’s a look into factors that affect the value of scrap metal, and therefore how much your scrap may be worth:

Supply and Demand

Of course, one of the driving factors in the value of scrap metal is the theory of supply and demand; how does the current supply of certain metals meet consumers’ demands? When there is a supply shortage and the demand is greater, prices will increase; on the contrary, if there is an excess in supply and no demand for materials, prices will decrease.

Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Materials

Another thing that will affect the value of your scrap metal is whether or not your scrap is ferrous–which means it contains iron–or non-ferrous–which means it does not contain iron. Currently, non-ferrous materials tend to be more highly valued, as they are used in more industry types. Ferrous materials tend to be less sought after, which means that you probably won’t get as much money for this type of scrap metal.

The Location of Your Scrap

Overhead costs that are associated with the transering/transportation of scrap can also affect the value of your scrap metal, as a scrap recycler/purchaser will probably offer you less money if overhead costs are high in order to counter this. However, if you’re located in a location where scrap metal is more difficult to acquire, the demand for your scrap may increase its value.

Global Scrap Value

Remember that it’s not just prices throughout your state or the United States which affect the value of scrap metal, but global markets, demands, and economies.

Why Work with Scrap Metal Services, LLC

When you work with Scrap Metal Services, LLC, we will pay you top dollar for your scrap. We are able to do this by following all scrap value trends and setting a fair price based on real data. Not only do we pay you the maximum value for your scrap, but we also handle all logistics on your behalf in order to minimize costs and stress on your part.

To learn more about our scrap recycling services, please call our headquarters in Burnham today at 708-730-1400, or send us a message using the intake form on our website.