Your Cleveland scrap metal partners

West Side Metals plays a crucial role in reducing waste and conserving resources. Some of the items we recycle are scrap metal, iron, brass, copper, and wire. We service the City of Cleveland and the surrounding area, including Lakewood, Rocky River, Brooklyn, Maple Heights, Garfield Heights, Parma, Middleburg Heights, Shaker Heights, Euclid, Wickliffe, Mayfield Heights and beyond

Metals can be reused through efficient recycling processes. Scrap metal in particular, is a valuable resource that can be melted into new products, cutting down the need for metal extraction.

Iron, one of the most commonly used metals for recycling, is often found in construction materials and machinery. Through metal recycling, old iron products such as appliances and car parts can be made into new steel products. This conserves energy and reduces the environmental impact of mining and processing raw iron. Similarly, brass, which is a metal composed of copper and zinc, is often used in plumbing, electrical fittings, and decorative items. Brass recycling involves melting down used brass materials, allowing them to be reshaped into new products, thus minimizing waste.

Copper, is another metal often recycled. Copper is highly. Copper wire, is used in electrical and communication systems, and is one of the most commonly recycled items. When old wires are stripped and processed, the copper can be reused in new wiring. This process is important in maintaining a sustainable supply of this scrap metal. The recycling of copper wire is an efficient process that not only conserves the material but also reduces the energy required to mine and refine new copper.

West Side Metals is an expert at recycling scrap metal, including materials like iron, brass, copper, and wire. This contributes to environmental conservation and helps support a circular economy. Visit our services page for a full list of items we recycle.