Tales from the Scales: ScrapWare Blog
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Scrapyard Safety is a High Priority as Recyclers Celebrate Labor Day 2025
Labor Day is a 131-year-old tradition in the United States, providing citizens with an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of the American worker. In the scrap metal recycling industry, worker safety has long been a top priority. As people get...
Rising Copper Prices: A Catalyst for Cargo Theft Incidents
Metals theft has been an ongoing issue for the scrap metal recycling industry. Today recyclers are facing a new twist on this age-old problem. Theft of truckloads of copper scrap has increased as the price of copper has increased. Cargo...
Artificial Intelligence Set to Revolutionize Recycling Industry and Boost Recycling Rates
As technology companies race to win the advantage in developing artificial intelligence, AI is promising to revolutionize every industry–including the recycling industry. Recyclers are looking for AI innovations to tackle some of the biggest challenges to...