Originally written by Virginia Buechel, of iScrap App. Most of us know the value of recycling and reusing items like plastic bottleshand-me-down clothingand newspapers. Through reuse and recycling, we can reduce what goes to the landfill, reduce waste, and save on energy used to produce new materials. But one sector of the recycling industry that may not be as popular, but is just as important, is scrap metal recycling. Scrap metal exports are one of the largest in the U. And by recycling metals, we reduce the amount of ore mining throughout the world. Some of these metals include copper, steel, aluminum, brass, and iron. Unfortunately, these materials often end up in the garbage due to the lack of knowledge and sources for metal recycling. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links we will receive a small commission from the sale.