Recycling is always good for the environment, but of all the materials recycled, aluminum is probably the best. It's largely in demand in the U.S. and around the world, and it’s also one of the easiest materials to reuse repeatedly. Here's what you need to know about aluminum recycling and why it's important.

Aluminum in the Economy

According to the EPA, almost two and a half million tons of aluminum were generated in 2015. This represents a huge investment of resources, including the land that was mined, the raw aluminum put into production, and the energy used to refine, process, and shape the products created. But recycled aluminum is much less expensive; it takes less than 10% of the energy to process an aluminum can or other recycled item than to produce the same amount of raw material. For this reason, aluminum is in high demand and commands some of the highest metal recycling prices available.

Benefits of Aluminum Recycling

Recycling aluminum cans is good for consumers because you can get money for the metal salvage you turn in. It also helps keep manufacturing prices low, which means you pay less for your next can of soda or other aluminum products. The manufacturing industry benefits from low production costs. Most importantly, every can you recycle helps keep the environment clean, as they would otherwise end up in landfills, taking up space and ending their useful life span.

If you're interested in recycling aluminum cans or other materials, visit Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling in Cleves, OH. Their convenient Hamilton County location offers recycling container drop-off and pickup services, and they accept in-person delivery to make recycling easy for the Tri-State area. They offer cash for valuable metal scrap, and pride themselves on their fair, competitive prices. For questions about their service, call them at (513) 353-1111 or get in touch online.