The current world trend is for more eco-friendly practices and the use of energy efficient appliances in our daily lives, and when you consider how many centuries man has taken the planet’s resources, without giving anything in return, it is about time we redressed this. An eco-friendly citizen will look further ahead than just disposing More…
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A Great Way to Save the Planet & Make Some Extra Cash
We are all doing our best to become eco-friendly, with energy saving and recycling at the top of the list, and if you consider the amount of recyclable items you simply throw away, it soon makes you realise it is time for a change. If you have some space in the garage or garden, you More…
How to Be More Eco-Friendly & Make Some Extra Cash
For the average homeowner, junk is worthless and something to be removed, yet the reality is, the stuff you throw away is worth money. If you have a domestic appliance that has finally given up the ghost and the cost of repair is too high, the chances are it is worth something. The current trend More…
Responsible Recycling — You Know it Makes Sense
Like it or not, we are living in the age of recycling and environmental awareness. For many centuries, mankind has taken from the Earth, with little or no regard for the future, and the time has come to replenish Mother Nature and preserve what we still have in terms of natural resources. This happens on More…
A Guide To The Most Valuable Scrap Metals
Many homeowners don’t take their old metal to scrap metal yards because they don’t truly appreciate just how much money they could make. Of course, you probably don’t think of the word ‘valuable’ when somebody mentions ‘scrap’, so it might be best to think of us as salvagers rather than scrappers. We purchase your old More…
How You Can Make Money While Making Our World More Sustainable
The amount of metal we have on Earth is fixed, meaning mining for ores before refining them into the materials we use to make everyday items is an unsustainable practice. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to take care of the environment in which we live in, but it can be understandably More…
How To Have Your Unusable Vehicle Removed For Free
Many people choose to buy an old car when they first start driving just in case they get into a scrape before they have years of experience. Buying a second-hand car can be a great way to save money, but it can also be costly in the long run if it’s in constant need of More…
Trading Scrap Metal Could Make Your Business Extra Cash
If you’re an electrician or plumber, or work in the construction industry, you likely have an ongoing responsibility to dispose of old equipment and fittings, a lot of which will be made from metal. Electricians will need to dispose of wires, plumbers will need to take care of old metal fixtures and steel is frequently More…
When to Take Metal to the Scrap Yard
There are many items in and around the home which are made of metal. It’s important that these items are kept in full working order. However, when the metal starts to show signs of rust or damage, it might be a good idea to bring it to Martin Scrap Metals and make some cash while you’re at it!
The Best Thing to Do with Your Old Car
As much as we may be attached to our old car, it takes up valuable storage space and can become an eyesore if left too long. When a vehicle is no longer used, the bodywork deteriorates quickly, and can soon become a hazard to those around us. Arranging for an old car to be removed More…