{"id":231,"date":"2013-07-09T20:06:49","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T20:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2013-07-09T20:12:38","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T20:12:38","slug":"houston-metal-recycling-unacceptable-scrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/houston-metal-recycling-unacceptable-scrap\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Metal Recycling: Unacceptable Scrap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, there is some scrap we cannot accept for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/services.html\">Houston metal recycling<\/a>. We try not to be picky, but some materials simply cannot be recycled safely. Pretty much no recycling facility will accept the scrap listed below.<\/p>\n<h3>Sorry, but we <b>can&#8217;t<\/b> accept the following scrap for Houston metal recycling:<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_233\" style=\"width: 274px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/asbestosis-of-the-lung_houston-metal-recycling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-233\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-233\" alt=\"asbestosis of the lung_houston metal recycling\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/asbestosis-of-the-lung_houston-metal-recycling-264x300.jpg\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/asbestosis-of-the-lung_houston-metal-recycling-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/asbestosis-of-the-lung_houston-metal-recycling.jpg 529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image of Asbestosis of the lung<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Radioactive Materials\n<p>If you need a special suit and a mask to trasport it to us, we can&#8217;t accept it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Computer Monitors\n<p>We can accept the wiring but we can&#8217;t recycle the monitors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>TV Screens\n<p>We do not accept TV screens because we cannot recycle the cathode ray tubes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fluorescent Light Bulbs\n<p>The do not contain tungsten like conventional lightbulbs do.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scrap Metal Containing Mercury\n<p>Mercury is a harmful element and can be even poisonous in large enough doses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scrap Containing Asbestos\n<p>Asbestos are a series of 6 natural silicate minerals that were frequently used in insulation. The prolonged inhalation of asbestos causes a series of illnesses, including malignant lung cancer. The EPA banned the use of asbestos in 1989. Because of the dangers associated with these minerals, we do not accept material containing it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Flammable or Combustible Materials<\/li>\n<li>Live Ammunition<\/li>\n<li>Explosives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scrap that we do accept for Houston metal recycling!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfcoastscrapmetal.com\/\">Gulf Coast Scrap Metal<\/a> buys up most metal scrap for recycling. Some of the common metals we accept include lead, iron, carbide, brass, aluminum, copper, carbide, stainless steel, steels, and nickel alloys. If you are unsure if we will accept your scrap or what kind of metal it is, feel free to stop by our shop for a free alloy test and consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Call 713-868-4111 for more information about Houston metal recycling and the services we provide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, there is some scrap we cannot accept for Houston metal recycling. We try not to be picky, but some materials simply cannot be recycled safely. Pretty much no recycling facility will accept the scrap listed below. 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