RECYCLE YOUR STEEL

Recycling steel saves energy and natural resources. According to the steel industry, for every ton of steel that is recycled we save 2,500 pounds of ore, 1,000 pounds of coal, and 40 pounds of limestone. Currently, approximately 66 percent of the steel produced in the United States is recycled. This saves enough energy to power 18 million households for one year.

We utilize steel everyday in a variety of forms including home appliances such as washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, and water heaters. In addition, other everyday products such as steel cans, lids and closures, and aerosol cans are a large part of the solid waste stream.

In fact, the steel used in appliance shells is made with about 25% recycled steel, and internal steel components may be made using up to 100% recycled steel. For this reason, all appliances contain recycled steel and are recyclable when they have reached the end of their useful lives.

For more information on recycling programs in Cumberland County, contact the Cumberland County Improvement Authority at 825-3700, or visit our Web site at ccia-net.com.