Aluminum is extracted from bauxite by electrolysis. It is this part of the process which uses huge amounts of energy. It takes nearly 5 times as much energy to make a tonne of aluminum as to make a tonne of steel.
When recovered steel is used instead of iron ore to make new steel, water consumption is reduced by about 50%.
Services
Residential customers can deliver their recyclables to TSM where they will experience no line ups, and they are guaranteed to receive friendly and courteous service. Remuneration is based on the classification of materials and calculated by weight. Cash is paid on the spot. There are no specific packaging requirements, however cardboard boxes should be broken down.
TSM welcomes recyclables such as aluminum, steel, copper, zinc, automobiles, brass, catalytic converters, radiators, lead, cast iron, and carbide. They purchase ferrous (containing iron) and non-ferrous materials. TSM is excited to announce that they are in the process of adding plastics to the list of materials which they will purchase, thereby expanding their range of services as well as aiding their quest to make recycling a convenient and profitable option.
Within the minimum weight requirements, waste bins are provided free of charge to industrial clients. Outdated machinery is also picked up free of charge. TSM has its own fleet of trucks, and an experienced staff to handle the planning and control of the flow of recyclable goods. The materials are transported to recycling foundries which are scattered across North America.
TSM is constantly striving to find new ways to make recycling more accessible and cost effective for both the public and private sectors. Consequently, more space and additional buildings are on the drawing board for the future.
Recyclable Material
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Aluminum Siding Clean Extruded Dirty Extruded Old Sheet MLC Old Cast Irony Cast Clean AL Wheels Dirty AL Wheels AL Solids AL Turnings Mixed AL Pop Cans Pop Can Tabs Road Signs Magnesium AL Foil E.C. Wire Ins. AL Wire Stl. Al Wire Die Cast Lead Wheel Wgt. Stainless Steel D. Lawn Chairs Litho |
Copper #1 #2 #3 #1 Insulated #2 Insulated BX Wire Comm. Wire Machine Wire Brass Red Yellow Red & Yellow Mix EDM Wire Turnings Heater Core Tools Carbide Inserts Carbide Tools High Speed Steel |
Steel Auto Bodies Sheet Iron Cast Iron Radiators Auto Rads. Dirty Auto Rads. Copper/AL Rads. Dirty Copper/AL Rads. Aluminum Rads. Dirty Aluminum Rads. Misc. Appliances Catalytic Converters |
**PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE MATERIALS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
Batteries, Glass, Mirrors, Newspaper, Plastic, Propane Tanks
**until further notice**
Note
In order to bring in fridges, freezers, or air conditioners, the compressors must be removed or the unit must be tagged by a licenced mechanic.
A good way to check if your material is steel is to stick a magnet to it. If it is magnetic it is classified as steel and you will be given the steel price.
All magnetic stainless steel will be given the steel price.
Non-magnetic stainless will be given the stainless steel price.
If your material is rusting it will be classified as steel or will be downgraded to "dirty" material.
Aluminum, Cardboard, Scrap Metals, Steel, Copper, Brass, Nickel, Carbide, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Cars, Catalytic Converters, Zinc, and more!
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