What Do We Recycle?

We recycle all ferrous and non- ferrous metals, paper, cardboard, plastic, and textiles. Here is a tip on identifying some of the metals. Non - ferrous metals will not stick to a magnet, such as aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. Ferrous metals like steel, iron, and tin have a magnetic attraction. If you have any questions please call (410) 546-1111 or email us at: Decclest@delmarvarecycling.com

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Some Suggestions On What To Recycle:

Download a Printable List of What We Recycle

Aluminum	Copper	Stainless Steel
Cans	Stripped Wire	Hub Caps
Siding	Burnt Wire	Sinks & Countertops
Window Frames	Insulated Wire	Boat Railings
Pots & Pans	Tubing & Pipe	Pots & Pans
Aluminum Wire	Flashing & Nails	Pipes & Valves
Coil Stock	Extension Cords
Automobile Rims	Gutters & Downspouts	Brass
Engines	Pots & Pans	Plumbing Fittings
Awnings	Plumbing Fittings	Spigots & Faucets
Ladders		Valves
Transmissions	Auto Parts	Door Knobs & Hinges
Gutters & Downspouts	Catalytic Converters	Boat Propellers
	Starters	Boat Shafts
Textiles	Alternators	Rudders
Household Linens	Carburetors	Old Porch Screen
Drapes	Torque Converters	Plaques & Letters
Towels	Auto Radiators	Lamps
Napkins		Statues & Sculptures
Sheets	Batteries	Candle Stick Holders
Tablecloths	Automobile
Blankets	Truck & Tractor	Steel
Tennis Shoes	Boat & Marine	Filing Cabinets
Wearable Clothing	Forklift	Shelving
No Mildew or Grease	Motorcycle	Office Desks
	Lawnmower	Bed Frames
Paper Products		Bicycle Frames
Cardboard	Miscellaneous	Playground Equipment
Newspaper	Lead & Wheel Weights	Cast Iron Sinks & Tubs
Magazines	Air Conditioner Rads	Rebar
Office Paper	Electric Motors	Appliances
Junk Mail		Fencing
Cereal Boxes		All Vehicles
		Farm Equipment

Many of you may ask yourselves, why should I recycle?  The answer is quite simple. 

Recycling saves energy, creates income and helps our economy.

• Saving Energy: For each pound of metal recycled, the aluminum industry saves the energy resources needed to generate about 7.5 kilowatt-hours of electricity.  That's enough energy to meet the electric needs of a city like Pittsburgh, Pa. for six years!

• Creating Income: Can recycling has created about 30,000 new jobs at recycling centers, aluminum companies and in the transportation support industries.  

• Helping the Economy: A used aluminum can returned to a recycling center is worth over a penny to a consumer.  Sure, a penny may not seem like a lot, but when you take into consideration the amount of canned drinks Americans consume each day, the totals really add up!