The word ‘Recycling’ came into use in the 1960s as the world’s population exploded along with the mass production of consumable goods. As goods got cheaper and cheaper, labor became more expensive, and affluence in society grew, we gradually became a throw-away...
If you haven’t figured this out, there is no need to be embarrassed. The answer is not a word that we would commonly put in the same sentence as “resource.” Resources have a special place in our ecological wordspeak. They are aligned with Mother Earth, sustainability,...
It was a long hard winter for all of us…so we hope that you’re enjoying the beautiful weather we are currently experiencing. It’s been a pretty hectic last few months here at Peel Scrap Metal. So we thought we would get you caught up on some of the changes and new...
After a brief hiatus, we are returning to the blogosphere with an update to some of the things that were part of our busy summer. 5th Annual Environmental Awareness Day – Oakville 2013 As you know, an important part of our mandate is supporting the communities we...
We’re very pleased to announce that we will be opening a new location in Oakville, Ontario later this month. This is an exciting project for us, as it will make it more convenient for all our Oakville based customers (individuals, trades and industry) and, more...
We are always pleased to see young people visit us at our yard. They inevitably have lots of questions about the recycling work that we do and their enthusiasm is infectious. These young people are the future of the recycling industry and by taking on an awareness of...
