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Why Car Scrapping is Integral to the Circular Economy
As our vehicles end their service life, their journey on the road concludes, but their economic contribution can, and should, continue. Responsible vehicle scrapping and processing are integral to the circular economy. This process is not merely about disposal; it represents a critical transformation where valuable materials are reclaimed and reintroduced into manufacturing cycles. A significant benefit of this approach lies in the reuse of metals, particularly steel. Produ
Aug 4, 2025


How Steel Recycling is Intertwined with the Circular Economy
In recent years, the circular economy has become a promising model for a more sustainable future. While the spotlight often shines on industries like fashion, with discussions around fast fashion giving way to the rise of resellable, higher-quality garments, another equally crucial player is making significant strides: steel recycling. The steel industry, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (some estimates put it as high as 20%), is increasingly recognising
Jul 6, 2025


The Price of Copper Per KG And The Market Forces That Effect This Price.
Copper is one of the most sought-after scrap metals. It's used in everything from the construction industry to electrical equipment like wires and motors. Due to its unique makeup, copper conducts heat incredibly well; therefore, it's used in a variety of industrial machinery as a heat exchanger. To reflect this usefulness, you should always expect to get a reasonable price for your scrap copper; however, like any other scrap metal, the actual price is subject to the whims of
Jun 6, 2025


How To Estimate The Scrap Value Of a Car
For most of us, the only time we'll interact with a scrap yard is when we're scrapping our cars. This, of course, can be a little intimidating. With so little experience of scrap metal, how do we know we're getting a good deal on our scrap price? As an expert scrapping company, we've got just about every question on scrap car value possible. So, to make this information that much more accessible, we've compiled the information you need to know before scrapping your vehicle. B
May 5, 2025


A deep dive into Scrap Lead Prices
While we often hear about stainless steel and copper recycling, lead is often left out of the conversation. Lead is used in various everyday areas and industries despite its inherent dangers. In this blog, we want to focus on lead and give our clients a better understanding of this sometimes misunderstood metal. Where does scrap lead come from? Lead scrap metal, a valuable recyclable material, originates from diverse sources, primarily stemming from the end-of-life cycle
Mar 3, 2025


The Importance of Responsible Car Scrappage to the Circular Economy
Considering how ubiquitous cars are in our daily lives, it's perhaps forgivable that we forget that our cars are filled with hazardous liquids and 100s kilograms of recyclable material. In fact, of all the things we use every day, there is nothing more worthwhile to recycle than a car. While it may not fit into the green bin, it's hugely important that when your car has reached the end of its life, it's processed by a specialised scrap steel processing company like us. In tod
Mar 3, 2025


Time for a spring clean - and make some cash!
As the frosty grip of winter begins to loosen its hold, January emerges as the opportune month for a thorough spring clean. At Limerick...
Jan 2, 2024


Your Questions on Scrap Copper Answered
As a leading scrap metal business, Limerick Scrap Metal Company have a wealth of experience in buying, selling, and processing all types of scrap metal, including copper. As such, we're often asked questions about scrap copper and the scrap copper recycling process. In this blog, we aim to answer some of your most pressing questions. WHAT IS SCRAP COPPER WORTH The price of scrap copper varies depending on several factors, including the quality and quantity of the copper bein
Jan 9, 2023
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