What are some common summer items that you can recycle? Every year, Americans recycle over 12,000,000 tons (yes- that's right- 26,880,000,000 pounds) of steel. Reintroducing scrap metal into the supply chain reduces mining, prevents metals going into landfills, and reduces pollution.
Here's a few things lying around your house that maybe you haven't thought about:

That old grill you’ve been wanting to replace- It’s easy to get a little grill envy this time of year, especially when a neighbor or friend invites you over to show off their brand-new outdoor cooking wonder. So why not recycle your old grill to help fund a new one you can brag about? Because most grills are aluminum or stainless steel, they make great candidates for summertime recycling. Any old stainless steel grill tools you might have can also be brought in for a little addition value. It’s important to note, however, that propane tanks should emptied and taken either to the place where it was purchased or a company that specializes in hazardous materials.

That half-busted, pain-in-the-butt lawn mower in the shed- How long have you been struggling with your old gasoline-powered lawn mower just hoping it will last one more summer? Isn’t it about time you got rid of that exhaust-belching beast? Mowers have come a long way in recent years. Many people now prefer to buy more environmentally friendly electric or manual push mowers. Riding mowers have gone electric, too, making it easier than ever to be greener than the stains on your shoes after a grass a trim. Even if you’d rather stick with a gas-powered motor, many mowers feature engines that run cleaner more efficiently than before.

Your out-of-date or damaged patio and lawn furniture- Everyone loves to get outside and enjoy a warm summer day. It’s the reason folks buy patio furniture. But years of use and exposure to the elements can leave that once inviting place on the deck looking drab and uncomfortable.

Make a splash with summer recycling. Take those obsolete items to your local scrap metal recycling junk yard and help make an impact.