A Scrap Metal Recycle-Off in Maryland

by 03/31/08 1 Comment

The Washington Post reports on the two-month scrap metal recycling competition currently underway to encourage Montgomery County residents to recycle their household metals.

Two different sites have been collecting metals since March 1, and the bins will be weighed on April 18. Items composed of at least 50 percent metal will be accepted and recycled, including:

  • Household appliances
  • Nails/screws
  • Keys
  • Bicycles
  • Scissors

The two participating neighborhoods have about 1,200 households. The winner will be announced on April 27.

To recycle metal in your community, use Earth 911.

Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.


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  1. joe

    posted on December 1st, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    50 ft of metal insulated electrial copper wires, 12/3….how much is it worth?

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