Hot Scrap Cars: Tires and Steel

Have you ever wondered what they do with the scrap metal and tires from scrap cars, vans and trucks and how it impacts our world?

SCRAP TIRES: Scrap tires are sometimes used for fuel in factories the same as you would burn coal or wood. Tires are made from about 20% natural rubber

Half of rubber waste from tire processing facilities is burned

and the rest is made from an oil product. It would make sense to burn these oily tires. Third world countries rely on the shredded tires for their kilns and ovens, where ever they need flames. Roads and highways are made from scrap rubber or what they call rubber “crumb” mixed in the asphalt. These roads have fewer repairs and last longer than the old conventional roads. And of course you can make a swing or use the inner tire for a swimming raft.The toxins form the inner tube and even the swing tires are harmful. These playground items have gone the way of the dodo bird. Although, you will still see tires swings around. They did remove them from our nearby park about 8 years ago.

SCRAP METAL: Steel is the largest and most sought after scrap metal material.

Recycles Steel for Building Construction, Repairs and Renovation.

Some scrap cars are crushed into large cubes for exporting and are smelted overseas (less expensive). Smelted scrap metal ingots promotes pollution even though steel smelting plants using raw materials give off more pollutants to our atmosphere. Pollution is not a primary concern for all countries. Bring commerce to a country helps feed and clothe their people. Steel girders in construction are made from recycled scrap metal. In some camps, they believe that recycled scrap metal is stronger than the initial raw material made into steel.

Recycling one metric ton (1,000 kilograms) of steel saves 1.1 metric tons of iron ore, 630 kilograms of coal, and 55 kilograms of limestone. wikipedia

How about plastics? That other polluting toxic product we manufacture. Hyundai has a plastic prototype car made from recycled plastic water bottles, that rivals metal and fiberglass body cars.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992.
Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

Scrap Car February 2013

Get your shovel out! We are busy digging out your cars, SUV’s and Vans. We don’t pay extra for the snow. But when we get them weighed on the scales, they take off 6 -10 kilos for the snow. I’m digging out a van right now. There wasn’t much snow on top. But the wheels were buried deep in the snow.
LET IT SNOW!
Looks like we are in for more snow according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Do you remember the Farmer’s Almanac? I used to faithfully read it when I was a kid. They were always right! They now have a website. You can still buy the almanac at the grocery store. I don’t have my 2013 yet. I suppose I don’t need it, since I can get it on line.
FARMER’S ALMANAC 2013
They are reliable. Although the charts are getting a bit complicated and hard to find the weather for southern Ontario for each month. They now have the moon phases. Unless I am a werewolf, it does not concern me. I would get an astronomy book if I want to know. They must have hired a chart maker. What’s wrong with the good ol’days? Keep it simple. I don’t think it is going to happen. The predictions are very good. The next few days we are in for more snow. March looks like snow and a mix of rain and snow. Cold Weather still ahead.
from your Farmer’s Market Almanac

Scrap Metal Prices for 2013

Scrap Metal Forecast for January-February 2013
January 2013 did note bring the prices up as much as was expected. The good news is that scrap prices didn’t drop. We were anticipating Turkey to buy scrap. They turned to Europe for most of their scrap metal. U.S.Scrap prices dropped slightly to encourage the buyers. Then, back to the States as ships full of scrap metal left Boston harbor, headed for Turkey. Some scrap metal brokers feel that its a war out there right now. If countries don’t like the scrap prices, they may stall or delay their projects. Nothing is certain. However, there looks like a bit of a drop may be coming up in the near future. The scrap dealers call it ‘cabin fever’. Where nothing is moving quickly. You do as little as possible and make sure you get by on the bare essentials.
CABIN FEVER
It happens during the winter as the cold weather settles in. Especially in February. It looks like most of the world of ferrous scrap right now is suffering from cabin fever.
Chart from Scrap metal prices online.

Dealers, brokers and buyers have been fighting since Monday on whether the February market will be sideways, down $20, down $15, down $10 or down $5. article by By Bill Beck – Trend Analysis – February 11, 2013

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992.
Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

COLD outside? SCRAP CAR is HOT!

Declutter.. Every Day

Scrap car service is open SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. As the blustery winter days are upon us..so are the scrap car tow trucks. They are like mailmen. Through rain or snow or sleet; your scrap car tow truck will arrive on time. Scrap car tow trucks will arrive at your residential home. If your vehicle is in a public parking lot then you are safe. The scrap car tow truck should arrive in good time.
ONE HOUR SERVICE
Local Scrap Car Towers can arrive in one hour for local service. For example in the GTA should provide a one hour turnover time. Some scrap car towing services will offer one or two day delay. You want to call a scrap car service that arrive the same day or at your convenience. This is a good time to declutter.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992.
Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

Scrap your car and get better Gas/Mileage

NEW CARS USE LESS GAS
A lot of the newer cars are easier on your gas consumption. Every day you are using your car and using gas. My sister goes up north on the weekends. Her gas cost $45.00 for the return trip. It is a big sports utility 4 wheel drive. The AC is humming all the time. They took Ronny’s old van one weekend. The gas was $70.00 return. Ronny’s brakes were challenging too. That’s about 40% more they paid for the gas when Ronny’s van was filled up.

I’ll do the numbers for you. Gas for three months would be about $840 for Old Bessie and for the 2012 Lexus is $540. All newer vehicles boast good mileage on gas. There you have it. A $300 saving right away. That’s 1200 for the year. Not to mention a better emission system with less pollutants for our environment. Think about where your dollars are going. Maybe it’s time to trade in the old heap.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992.
Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

Where have all the Scrap Cars Gone?

Years ago, maybe as far as the late sixties, it was common to see men tinkering under the hood of their car on the weekend. You could usually see someone poking about with wrenches and hanging lights. These days it is uncommon to see anyone tinkering on their cars. When was the last time you saw someone working on their car? Partly it’s due to the computers added to cars. When the computer goes–your car ain’t gonna work. Electronic components makes working on modern scrap cars far more complex.

Vintage Car Dashboard

People restoring cars are not restoring new cars. The simpler old classics are a motor head’s delight. The layperson has a greater challenge if they want to fix newer “scrap” cars. Also,the price of car parts is more than parts prices back in the ‘old’ days. Mind you, the old classics can get expensive too.

Times of STRESS
The big reason we don’t work on our cars is that the modern man is a lot busier. Each day is jammed packed. We have project managers that make us accountable for our time. It’s called our daily stress. Stress has a new meaning today. Stress used to mean a Stress Test for Heart Disease or tests for various scientific studies. Due to our busy lives, the prospects of tinkering on a car is less enticing.
The answer to the question, “Where have all the scrap cars gone? is…to the scrap yard.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992.
Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2013

HAVE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2013 EVERYONE!
from Paul’s Scrap Car Removal ….Here we go–ANOTHER YEAR!

Does it seem like the year went by faster then the year before? Maybe its because we do the same things over and over again day in and day out. Perhaps, we should resolve to do more “NEW” things in 2013. The year may not zoom by so fast if we try something new. Remember when we were kids a day was like an eternity. Here is an idea for one “new” thing to do. Meditate for 10 minutes in the morning as soon as you wake up. The day may be less frantic or won’t feel like two hours went by instead of 24 hours. If you have any tips in this direction; like to hear from you.

Leave a comment or drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. If you want your day “LESS” cluttered and you have an old vehicle sitting in your garage-give us a call at 416-822-3253. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

CAR KEYS LOST

BIG SNOW DAY! What happens if we drop our keys-in the snow? Now its dark. You can not see anything. Keep a horse shoe magnet in your car. Use the magnet like a divining rod and scan the area. The keys will find you. It really works. To store your magnet place a metal bar across the end of the magnet.This is called a keeper. Use an old nail or some scrap metal. Anything will do. Store properly to maintain its strength. Who knows, you might find some extra change.
Sometimes when we pick up scrap cars, the keys are lost. No magnetto to the rescue. We may jimmy the lock. Sometimes we smash in the car window. I have a sledge hammer in the tow truck. It works fine. The glass usually shatters inside the car. You get your golf stroke ready and kapowee! It’s easier then you think.

Leave a comment or drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

Scrap Car Holiday CASH

T’IS THE SEASON! ONLY A FEW MORE SHOPPING DAYS LEFT. Here’s an idea. Get rid of that old heap in your yard and get some holiday cash! It is only a phone call away. I would like to thank everyone for their support this year and good wishes for you and your family.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992. Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca

Scrap Car PRICE TIPS

SCRAP CAR price may change daily.

SCRAP CAR PRICE TIP: Although the price of scrap metal changes throughout the day, you should never wait weeks at a time before you check for scrap metals prices when you are looking to dispose of your scrap car, truck, or van. Some days are actually better to sell your scrap on than another day. As a rule, you should always check for updates every 2 days. It is a bit like a roller coaster. Take the price today, if you think it is a fair price or manageable. Carpe diem! Of course we all think we need more for the car. If you are getting around $300 for a heavy car take it -that’s about as good as it gets right now. The next day, the price may drop $20-$50.

PAUL’S Scrap Car Removal and Disposal Management operation is fully licensed and has been providing quality service since 1992. Call us now at (416) 822-3253 to solve any of your scrap car, van or light truck disposal needs.

Drop me a line: paulscrap@rogers.com. My website is www.paulscrap.ca