Scrap Recycling Industry Facts

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The U.S.-based scrap recycling industry is a sophisticated, capital-intensive industry and the first link in the manufacturing supply chain. The industry processes more than 145 million tons of recyclable material each year into raw material feedstock for industrial manufacturing around the world. For more than 200 years, scrap recycling has been, and continues to be, integral to the U.S. economy, global trade and resource sustainability.

U.S. Ecomony

$65 Billion Industry in 2006
50,000 Employees
81.4 Million tons of iron and steel
53.5 Million tons of paper
4.5 million tons of Aluminum
1.8 million tons of Copper
1.4 million tons of Stainless Steel
1.4 million tons of Lead
459,000 tons of Zinc
3.5 million tons of Glass
957,500 tons of Plastic (bottles)
750,000 tons of Electronics
111 million Tires
 
Specification-grade scrap is a raw material feedstock for U.S. manufacturing:
2 out of 3 pounds of steel made in the U.S. is manufactured using ferrous scrap.
60% of the metals and alloys produced in the U.S. are made from nonferrous scrap
More than 50% of the U.S. paper industry's needs are met through the use of scrap paper with nearly 200 U.S. paper mills using only recycled paper
33% of U.S. aluminum supply comes from recycled materials.
 
Recent independent research shows there is enough material to meet domestic manufacturers’ demand for recycled materials for the foreseeable future. 

 

Environment

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by requiring significantly less energy to manufacture products from recyclables than virgin ore and by avoiding landfilling.

Energy saved using recycled materials vs. virgin ore:
95% for aluminum
85% for copper
80% for plastic
74% for iron and steel
64% for paper 
   
Conserves natural resources. Recycling one ton of:
Paper saves 17 trees, 79 gallons of oil, 7000 gallons of water, and 3.3 cubic yards of landfill.
Steel conserves 2500 lbs. of iron ore, 1400 lbs. of coal and 120 lbs. of limestone.
Aluminum conserves up to 8 tons bauxite ore and 14 megawatt hours of electricity.
   
Diverts 150 million tons of materials away from landfills.
   
Cleaner air and water from safely removing potentially hazardous materials and keeping them out of landfills.
Mercury switches removed from older automobiles.
Lead recovered from computer monitors.
Various harmful chemicals safely recycled from electronics.

 

 

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Testimonials

"So glad I found this place. Been searching for car parts for my older grand am everywhere (from CA to TX), and it was a cherished car left to me from my mother that had passed on. I found all the parts I needed and more @ CFC Auto Salvage pick & pull! Employees and service was great! I will definitely pass the word on about this place! Thanks a bunch!"

Jennifer - Tullahoma, TNr

"I checked at the local retailers for a good set of tires 16 inch tires for my SUV. The price was well over $400 for a set, so I was amazed to find the same set of tires in near new condition at pick & pull for about 1/3 of the price! They saved me a bunch of money, and I am very satisfied with the service I received! "

James Frazier - Lynchburg, TN

"I work at a local mechanic shop and we are able to save our customer a lot of money by shopping for our used parts at CFC Auto Salvage. I have been coming here for months now and always feel comfortable and can be certain I will be treated well by the employees! Matter of fact I visit CFC Pick & Pull 7 to 10 times a week! More than satisfied!"

Lee Wilder - Manchester, TN

Location

54 Recycle Dr. & Hwy 55
Tullahoma, TN 37388

 

 

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