Common Summer Items Which Can Fetch You Good Money

Ah, summertime! It is a perfect time for mellowing beside a pool, or grilling some food and certainly visiting your local scrap metal recycle dealer?

That’s right. Summer is a time of indulging in vacations and water slides. However, it is also the time to recycle your potential scrap metals on hand. The money received can just be enough to plan for your next family getaway.

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That old grill lying useless
 

You’re wondering every time you pass through your garden, what is putting a stain somewhere. And then you every time “overlook” that “old grill” of yours; voila! Now you know the spoiler. So why not recycle your old grill to gain funds to get a new one?

As most grills are made of aluminum and stainless steel, they are great objects for summertime recycling.

It’s time to recycle the busted lawn mower 

Struggling with your aged gasoline-powered lawn mower, will just leave you more sweat-soaked and unnerved; imagine the multiplier effects while you struggle with your lawn-mover under the hot summer sun in your backyard!!

Isn’t it about time that you recycle that exhaust-belching beast?

Tip- Get electric riding movers than gasoline powered ones. They are much easier to use and are more powerful and durable.

The damaged or obsolete patio set

Patios are usually made of aluminum, wrought iron, cast iron or stainless steel. Whatever the material is, you can recycle it at fair and honest prices and replace with something which makes outdoor time spent-well.

So are you in for some summer recycling? Contact us.

Did You Know That Useless Bottles Can Be Upcycled To Maximum Usefulness?

Are you annoyed by the clanking of bottles and are ready to dispose them off? Hold on. You might just miss 3 recycling marvels which this blog contains.

1.    The marvelous bottling centerpiece  

The nicest thing about this upcycled creativity is that you can use plastic as well as metallic bottles.

Now get some bottles and simply wrap then with yarn be it thread, wool or fiber. And what you will get is an eye-candy object for your centre piece!

Bonus Tip:

You can select different colors of yarn to suit your décor! Another benefit is that yarn is something which is readily available at your home.

2.    Bottles as exquisite candleholders

Want to create a quick soothing dinner ambience? Get some bottles, clean them and use them as holders for slender candles. This approach will enhance your dinner experience using the least of resources.

Bonus tip:

You can get a bottelabra-

This will provide a safety net to collect the wax.

Thus, this makes a handy device for creation of pleasing aura while having dinner; also giving birth to more soothing conversations!

3.    Upcyling bottles as plant sitters
What if you’re out on a vacation and your plants decay and yearn for water? Create a bottle plant sitter!
Procedure:

1.    Fill a bottle (glass) with marbles. (hint- more marbles you fill, slower will be the drip of water)
2.    Now pour in water in the marble-filled bottle. Insert its neck into the moist soil-

It will keep your plants hydrated for around a week.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below.

Have any metal bottles or metal scraps to recycle? Do it here.

Recycling One Aluminum Can Saves Enough Electricity To Power 3 TV Sets?

This blog exemplifies the worth of recycling scrap metals like aluminum. When you recycle, you prevent the environment from further damage. Recycling sustains the ecological balance. This creates a state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms which enables the entire ecosystem to remain relatively stable-

Recycling provides great ecological benefits to the earth

Other benefits include-

1. Recycling objects helps consume 95% less energy than creating the same new object
2. Reduces litter
3. Reduction in landfill thereby preventing soil erosion which causes a land to lose it fertility. This is turn affects the agriculture industry which forms the backbone of most economies.
4. Reduces greenhouse gas emission

Further you will learn the benefits of recycling aluminum cans.

The benefits of recycling aluminum-

Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable. As a result:

• Recycling even one can saves sufficient electricity to power 3-4 TV sets-

• Producing a new can from a recycled one, consumes only 94% of less energy than raw material usage. This greatly reduces greenhouse gas emission which is harmful for the earth’s atmosphere.

Why aluminum can is the most recycle-friendly scrap metal?

For the following 2 reasons:

• They are extremely handy. As a result transporting them to other places becomes very easy.

• Since 1970, the weight of aluminum cans is reduced by 40%. Back then it weighed 22 grams. Today it is as less as 13 grams. This implies easier recycle management of aluminum cans.

Feel free to contact us if you want to get rid of the pile of aluminum cans in your area. We also help in other ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals recycling.

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Getting Rid Of Your Bicycle? Not Before You Remove The Chain!

Bicycles can be more than mere eco-friendly vehicles for transportation. Many see bicycles as the source of morphine-like adrenaline rush. While others feel the pain after riding it. In any case, a bicycle does have a significant share in the lives of many.

Did you know that bicycle chains can be used to prepare exquisite useful items?

If not then read on to see how bicycle chains can be upcycled into creative and useful items.

How about a bicycle chain bracelet?
 

 

It may not look stylish enough but definitely vintage. The bracelet goes amazingly well with a pair of denims and a cool casual t-shirt. And if you’re a tough biker this would suit the ride!

Believe it or not. This is made from an old bicycle chain. With a little polishing, the crass bicycle chain can be made into a beautiful chain like above. Talking about jewellery we’ve got more-

These are a beautiful pair of earrings which are created using old bicycle chains. You’ll be glad to have them as they are equally pretty as any expensive pair. On top of that, they are quirky and inexpensive!

Love wines? Then you’ll love this-

Tidy-up your home décor with a creative touch:

Never thought photo frames can look so beautiful with conspicuous borders, thanks to the bicycle chains-

 

 

Last but not the least what a great way to candle-up any event!

We, at Lucky group encourage metal scrap cycling. So instead of dumping the bike you can have us get it recycled or upcycled!

Got an old car that is scrap? We’ll tell you how it can be made useful

Consider a pair of old junk car seats like these-
 

You can turn them into comfortable office chairs with very little effort-

Fascinating, isn’t it?

And it is easy too. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Detach the redundant car seats
2. Get enough spray adhesive
3. Get spray paints, associated hardware and a rust remover.
4. Use the spray paints to give the old car seats a fresh and sophisticated look.
5. Utilize the rust remover to make the seats rust-free.
6. Use associated hardware to convert into office chairs.

That isn’t all you can do with scrap car parts. There are lots of other things you can do with junked car scraps to get something useful and beautiful. Here are a few: 

Create vintage flower art!

 

This creative art can be easily made by using old car license plates and a door knob! All you need to do is assemble the junked license plates and door knob in the way shown above. Soon you will see how this adage comes live- “A car’s waste is another person’s treasure!” 

Make a work-table

We understand the pain a car owner goes through after witnessing the breakage of car’s exterior over a period of time because of rusting. However, as you find treasures from a sinking ship, here too lies a treasure! Above is a brilliant example of how you can convert old car parts into gorgeous new furniture. All you need to do is get old rusted car doors like above. Assemble the door with a few wooden strands as shown above and you have a sturdy table ready to use! 

Or an artsy industrial vase

You’ve recycled the seats. And the license plates. And the rusted door. What else is left to recycle?

All the tiny metal bits and ends that hold the cars together. Weld them together to create an industrial-style vase. Or use them to make a striking showpiece or a vintage holder!

Head-lamps can be useful too

We personally love this marvelous table lamp assembled using an upcycled car headlight. You can see, the rouge retro headlight consists of dings and scratches thus showing how beautifully it has aged. Although it is worn out, it gives the lamp a vintage feel. To create this at home, assemble an old car headlight with a stand and a switch and a pivoting mechanism.

These old reclaimed car parts will lend a neat, industrial look to your home’s décor.

Or if you are not into DIY, you can consider recycling your car by selling it at the scrap yard. Car parts are mostly steel which is the most common metal and hence does not fetch much at the scrap yard. But you can get a good price for your scrap if you call up scrap yards in your area beforehand to enquire about their prices. In our experience, scrap yards pay more when you sell scrap in bulk.

At Lucky Group we actively encourage metal recycling and upcycling in Dubai.

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Difference Between Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metal Scrap

Recycling should be fun.

It should not be complex or so technical that it becomes a task. That is the main motivation for us to write blogs that help you recycle and keep it fun.

In today's blog post we are going to talk about the differences and similarities between ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap. People mostly get overwhelmed with the technicalities when they start recycling but after you read this blog post, we are sure you won't have any doubts about how to recycle either of these metals or negotiate on their prices.

Simply put: Ferrous metals contain iron. Non-ferrous metals do not contain any iron.

Ferrous metals include: Steel, cast iron and wrought iron. Non-ferrous metals include: aluminium, brass, copper, nickel, zinc, lead and tin. They also include precious metals like gold and silver, but you won't really  sell them at the scrap yard.

The Differences

Ferrous metals are widely used for their strength and durability. Skyscrapers, bridges, automobiles and tools use ferrous metals. But for all their strength and durability, ferrous metals have the disadvantage of rusting when exposed to air. Stainless steel and wrought iron resist rusting but not other ferrous metals.

Non-ferrous metals are not as strong as ferrous metals, but they are used for various other purposes. Aluminium is valued for its malleability and light weight and used extensively in aircrafts. Non-ferrous metals are also resistant to rusting and are used for road signs, roofing, water pipes and gutters.

The Price

The prices of ferrous metals remain fairly steady as they are available in good supply throughout the year.

Non-ferrous metals are harder to come by which makes the demand greater and the prices higher. Aluminum prices don't fluctuate as much because of its steady supply but other non-ferrous metals like copper and brass can face massive price fluctuations throughout the year.

If you are looking to sell scrap, always call the scrap dealer in advance to find out the rate they are offering to buy the metal you have to sell.

The Similarities

Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals are useful and important for the Recycling Industry and ultimately for the environment.

If you have any more questions about ferrous and non-ferrous metals, leave them in the comments and we will get back to you.

How can you upcycle discarded copper pipes?

Where to find copper pipes in your house

Copper pipes are commonly used in houses for plumbing purposes. Copper pipes are non-toxic and safer than lead and hence most new households install copper pipes for their hot and cold water supply.

If you are upgrading the plumbing of your home, there is a lot you can do with copper pipes.

How to upcycle copper pipes?

This is the age of DIY. Upcycle is the recycling of old objects in such a way so as to create something of value. Here are some ways to upcycle discarded copper pipes.

If you have lots of copper piping, consider building an open copper bookshelf.
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Copper can also be re-used as a curtain road. It looks gleaming and great and goes well with any type of curtain.

Here are a few ways where copper pipes can be  upcycled as lamps. We think there is something amazingly beautiful about copper gleaming in light.

 

Selling copper as scrap

If you do not feel like experimenting with copper fixtures, there is another way you can help upcycle the metal.

Simply sell copper at the scrap yard to make some money. Copper is very highly valued at the scrap yard. The average return value is generally between $2-4 per pound of copper. Every time copper is recycled, 100% of the metal is recovered. So by selling copper at the scrap yard you are definitely doing your bit for the environment.

If you want to know about other metals you can sell to make money, read this blogpost.