LATEST NEWS

May 21st, 2010 - TUNXIS RECYCLING OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL COLLECT HOUSEHOLD COMPUTERS AND TVs. (...) [ read more ]

July 16th, 2010 - AGENDA Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting July 23, 2010. Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting July 23, 2010 Meeting Agenda. (...) [ read more ]

LATEST LEGISLATION

March 8th, 2010 - Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility & Tunxis Recycling Operating Committees to the Legislative Program & Review Investigations Committee March 8, 2010. Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee & the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (...) [ read more ]

March 8th, 2010 - Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee And the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee to the Environment Committee March 8, 2010. An Act Concerning Recycling, Certain Solid Waste Management Reforms and Requirements for Solid Waste and (...) [ read more ]

Steel

Sometimes called "tin cans," steel food and beverage containers comprise one of the most desirable items in the mix of recyclables. More steel is recycled each year than the combined weight of recycled aluminum, paper, glass and plastic, according to the Steel Recycling Institute. It is one of the less energy intensive items to recover due to its magnetic properties.

Steel Recycling is increasing globally, due in large part to the tremendous demand for steel throughout the rapidly developing nations of Asia. The U.S. recycling rate for steel scrap reached 76% in 2005 according to the Steel Recycling Institute. Nationwide, steel can recycling has continued its steady growth since 1998, last year reaching 63 percent, its highest level ever, with nearly 1.4 million tons recycled last year. In recent years, this durable, easy to recycle container is largely being displaced on retail shelves by lighterweight plastic and aluminum.