What’s happening in the world of scrap recycling—and what’s around the corner?
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In today’s dynamic business environment, the needs of scrap metal recycling companies are always evolving. With changes in laws and regulations, the economy, the workforce, and the local business landscape, scrap metal recyclers need to be able to adjust their...
A new type of metal theft is on the rise. Across the country, thieves are stealing cables from electric vehicle charging stations. The EV charging station cables are filled with copper and as copper prices have risen, so has the theft of these...
Your employees are most productive when they know how to use the tools and equipment needed to operate your scrapyard and when they know how to fix problems that may arise. That’s where ScrapWare comes in. In this fourth installment in our series, we look at...
Managing a fleet of trucks and containers and optimizing their use is one of the many challenges scrap metal recyclers face in their operations. In this third installment of our series, ScrapWare discusses how its software simplifies truck dispatching and...
As we move into the second half of the year, forward-thinking scrapyard owners are already planning for success in the coming year. If you’ve been considering a digital transformation for your operations, now is the perfect time to take action. Our new “10...
Transportation, household appliances, construction and many other industries rely on steel, the most used metal in the world. Unfortunately, steel production makes up about 8 percent of global carbon emissions and about 30 percent of industrial emissions. ...
Scrap metal recycling companies face several unique challenges today. A volatile economy, constantly evolving laws and regulations, and changing technology are just some of the areas recyclers navigate to stay competitive. Last month we started a series on...
This month’s fire at a South Korea lithium-ion battery factory that killed 22 people highlights the risk associated with lithium-ion battery fires. Scrap metal recycling facilities are among those vulnerable to lithium-ion battery fires and other types of fires as...
Scrap metal recycling companies face many of the same challenges. Tracking inventory, staying in compliance, and optimizing a fleet of trucks and containers are just a few of the issues. ScrapWare software helps recyclers tackle these issues and simplifies...
The cost of fuel and fleet maintenance has become an increasing cost for scrap metal recyclers today. Rising prices for keeping trucks on the road are eating into profits for recycling businesses. A premier brand of truck dispatch software, designed specifically...