In 2021, Sims Metal welcomed a new technology at the Jersey City, NJ location, the Debris Interceptor, affectionately known as “The Trap”! A Debris Interceptor is a collection system designed to capture floating debris from storm water conveyances and outfalls before contaminants reaches waterways. At Sims Metal, the Debris Interceptor collects and traps debris in…
The concept of recycling has always existed but it has evolved during the years with the evolution of modern society. People started reusing their possessions due to the shortage of the resources and space, but also for economic reasons and, in recent years, for environmental purposes as well. All of these reasons have been expanded and…
Reusing and recycling has been a part of our history for centuries. People were reusing their possessions because they didn’t have much of a choice, everything was handmade, making new items from scratch meant time and effort, so reusing was usually the preferred option. In the pre-industrial economy, there wasn’t much waste to handle and what…
Nearly 6 million traffic-related incidents occur annually in the United States. October marked a stark milestone, recording from January to June the largest six-month increase ever in fatalities at 20,160, up 18.4 % over 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. First responders work hard every day to keep…
Sims Metal is celebrating National Manufacturing Day to raise awareness of the critical role recycling plays in manufacturing and the circular economy. By collecting and recycling scrap metal, and other materials, Sim Metal transforms waste into new resources that are reintroduced into the production chain and manufactured into new products. According to the Institute of…