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…

Metal recycling offers numerous benefits for both the economy and the environment. In particular, there are 5 main reasons why you should recycle scrap metal.

World War II impacted the scrap metal industry. Aluminium, steel and iron scrap became highly valuable making metal recycling a vital practice for almost every country post-war.