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Learn what e-waste is and why recycling is crucial for health and the environment. Discover how you can recycle responsibly and make a positive impact.

Scrap metal recycling isn’t just about decluttering your backyard, it’s also a smart move for our beautiful Aussie environment, and your wallet. With us at Tall Ingots, your friendly metal scrappers near Brisbane, you can transform what seems like junk into cash. Yet, just like any trade, there are common missteps people take when selling… Read more »

What Are Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals? If you’ve ever Googled the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals, you’re not alone. As one of Brisbane’s leading scrap yards, we get asked this every day. So here it is – your plain-English breakdown of the two big categories of scrap: ferrous and non-ferrous metals. We’ll keep it… Read more »

It might not be one of the first things you’d consider when you’re thinking of ways to generate income, but there’s good money to be made in scrap metal. Whether you’re looking for a bit of extra cash or even just a responsible way to dispose of waste you’ve got lying around, scrap metal is… Read more »

  Doing a big clear-out? Whether you’re tackling an overflowing shed, upgrading appliances, or finishing a construction job, there’s one simple habit that can make a big difference: metal recycling. The benefits of recycling go far beyond just being “good for the planet”. It’s about clearing space at home or on-site, protecting the environment, conserving… Read more »

At times the inevitable demise of pure scrap metal is a contentious topic. The fact of the matter, however, is that the ore we use to make an innumerable amount of products is not renewable.

With greenhouse gas emissions constantly on the rise, and climate scientist’s worldwide warning of the imminent effects of global warming, individuals and corporations alike are being asked to think about their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Getting to know how you use energy is the first step to knowing how to cut your consumption. Carbon… Read more »

  Your household plumbing can be a recyclable goldmine of metals. After you understand the basics of each metal, it’s easy to identify them and even easier to take them to your local metal recycler and get some cash in return. Scrap metal composes 17.5% of litter collected across Australia, according to Clean Up Australia…. Read more »

  Whether you are renovating the house, or simply replacing an old washing machine, you potentially have a goldmine of metals that can be recycled lying around your home. Just about every metal in consumer products today can be recycled into new products without losing quality. This means by bringing your used household products to… Read more »