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Scrap metal is a type of waste produced by the construction and demolition industry. Vehicles, appliances, electronics, and other items are often recycled for new uses. If you have any scrap metals in your home that you no longer need, you should consider selling them to a recycler.


Scrap metal in Kansas City is used in many different ways. They can be recycled into new products, they can be used as a source of energy, and they can be burned at industrial sites. The hazards associated with scrap metals depend on where they are stored and what activities are done on them.


The most important thing to remember about dealing with scrap metals is that they can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. You should never throw away any type of metal object in the garbage or landfill because it will contaminate the environment when it is burned or buried. It is illegal to dump these types of materials in waterways or along roadsides without proper permits from local governments or environmental agencies. Anyone who illegally dumps scrap metal may be fined and charged with a crime punishable by fine and imprisonment.


Following are some of the hazards associated with scrap metals,


The first hazard associated with scrap metal is that it contains lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, and other heavy metals which can be harmful to human health if they get into contact with the skin or lungs.
Other hazards associated with scrap metal include dust pollution caused by the breaking down of materials in the air while being transported.
The third hazard associated with scrap metal is that it can cause fires when they are transported along roads and railways due to friction between them and other objects on the way which may cause an accident, hurting people or damaging property in the vicinity of where the accident took place
A major hazard associated with scrap metals is groundwater contamination. When materials such as lead or cadmium are burned, the resulting ash may contain hazardous materials like arsenic, boron, chromium, and manganese that can pollute groundwater. This is especially true if there has been a fire at an industrial site or when the facility has been abandoned for many years. 
Dangers also arise from accidents involving storage tanks holding highly flammable liquids such as gasoline or diesel fuel. These chemicals may seep out of pipes or tanks during a spill or leak and ignite when exposed to air. The resulting fire can cause explosions that send burning debris flying in all directions, injuring people nearby and damaging buildings near the fire scene. 
Another hazard associated with scrap metals is theft by thieves who have easy access to the materials located at yards where they work on vehicles or equipment.
Poisoning is not commonly found with scrap metals. Still, it sometimes happens when the wrong materials are mixed during processing or when processing plants need to be appropriately maintained and cleaned between jobs. 
Disposal sites can also be dangerous for workers working around toxic materials like oil or chemicals found in some recycling centers.
Langley Recycling Inc.
3557 Stadium Dr, Kansas City, Missouri, 64129
Phone: 816-924-8452