Not All Metal is Created Equal

All metal is worth something. The exact value of your scrap metal can vary though, and scrap prices are volatile. That can mean the difference between $ and $$$. What affects it? Several things actually, but some of the main ones are: The market price The going rate for scrap metal fluctuates in the same […]

Recycle Around The House…Even the Kitchen Sink

There’s a lot you can recycle around the house…even the kitchen sink! Scrapping isn’t just for the professionals anymore. There are a lot of regular household items you can recycle, and maybe even pick up some cash! Personal electronics Don’t drop it in a landfill. urbanmine is a registered Recycle My Electronics drop-off depot. Bring […]

Before you recycle that electronic device…

Thousands of tonnes of hazardous waste ends up in Canadian landfills every year. The culprit?  That old flip phone and outdated computers. Your used electronic devices may have reached the end of their lifespan, but there’s a better place to put them than the local landfill. Urbanmine is a registered Recycle My Electronics drop-off depot. […]

Redefining Metal Recycling in Manitoba

Metal recycling is not just scrapping anymore. And we should know—our family has been doing this for almost 100 years! We’ve been taking your steel, copper, brass and, yes, aluminum for four generations, and we’ve learned a lot. LEAN methodology is all about finding efficiencies and reducing waste. We’re passionate about LEAN workplaces, and we […]