American Metals is committed to protecting our environment by providing a competitive marketplace to keep scrap metal out of landfills and off the streets. Back before recycling was considered a part of our daily lives, or that being 'green' was the right thing "to do", American Metals has given individuals, industry and government entities a place to bring all recyclable metals.

The cost associated with mining virgin ore far outweighs the cost of melting down scrap and turning it into a new product. Not to mention the effect that mining raw material has on our environment.

Used aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled item in the U.S. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours -- or the equivalent of a half a gallon of gasoline. In 2008, American Metals recycled 33 million aluminum cans (1 million pounds) which is equivalent to saving 16.5 million gallons of gasoline.

Recycling steel reduces mining waste by 97%, air pollution by 86% and water pollution by 76%. In 2008, American Metals recycled 48.5 million pounds of steel.

Your effort in recycling metals not only helps the global environment, but also your pocketbook.