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Here’s a mind-blowing fact: the world churned out 136.7 billion pounds of electronic waste in 2022. That’s over 17 pounds per person—roughly the weight of a big watermelon—every single year, up a whopping 82% since 2010. This e-waste could be a goldmine for both your wallet and the environment, but sadly, most of it gets…

Welcome to your ultimate cheat sheet for scrap metal recycling! With the demand for metals skyrocketing in various industries, getting the hang of recycling both ferrous and non-ferrous metals is good for the environment and your wallet. C&D Scrap Metal here to help you sort out the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals and give…

Computer Numerical Control – or CNC – machining is all about precision in manufacturing. It involves computer-guided machinery that expertly cuts and shaves away blocks of materials to make everything from planes and cars, to jewelry, computers and medical instruments. As any commercial manufacturer knows, the process also generates a lot of scrap. The metal…

Think of your home as a goldmine of recyclables. You might be amazed at where you can find metal just hanging out, ready for a second life. From the kitchen to the backyard, there are numerous items that contain metal that often go unnoticed.  Let’s take a look at the various areas of your home…

The world has a substantial amount of scrap metal, and there are numerous recyclers and scrap metal buyers dedicated to processing it. But all options to recycle are not equal. As contractors, tradesmen and small businesses have particular requirements when recycling scrap metal, choosing a scrap metal recycler that best serves their needs is important. …

In the pursuit for sustainable practices and responsible resource management, businesses are increasingly turning their attention towards scrap metal recycling. This eco-friendly and economically savvy approach to managing scrap from manufacturing, construction, or clean-up projects offers a range of benefits that extend well beyond the immediate bottom line. You may think of metal recycling as…

From the appliances and household fixtures that make our lives easier and more beautiful to batteries that help our cars get around town, metal items have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily routines. But, have you ever considered the impact scrap metal has on our environment? According to an EPA report, more than…

“Discover the Benefits of Scrap Metal Recycling – Inside The Blueprint” C&D Scrap Metal has been selected to be featured on TV’s national and local long running Business to Business program, Inside the Blueprint.  Our company was selected as an industry leader in metal recycling  and will be highlighted on an upcoming segment of Inside…

Awarded recognizes COM for its acquisition of Houston-based C&D Scrap Metal HOUSTON, TX (May 2, 2023) – Company of Merchants, a leading owner-operator of premier industrial facilities in the Gulf Coast region, including metal recycling, vehicle storage, and collision facilities, announces today it is a recipient of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston Deal…

The acquisition of C&D, H-Town Scrap Metal, and Fort Bend County Recycle and Environmental Center to merge all three companies under the C&D brand; expands quality metal recycling services to area businesses and households HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 1, 2023) – Company of Merchants, a leading owner-operator of premier industrial facilities in the Gulf Coast region,…