Scrap Metal Collection

Vehicle engine scrap metal

Scrap iron recycling

Selling Armor to a Scrap Metal Merchant, 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Selling Armor to a Scrap Metal Merchant, 1854. From Humorous Pictures of Women

The lumber mill closed, the track is being torn up, Careyville, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The lumber mill closed, the track is being torn up and the rails sent to Japan along with other scrap iron from the mill. Careyville, Florida

The sidewinder trawler Ross Altair (H 279) seen here in a Humberside breakers yard awaiting scrapping. 15th April 1981

A rag and bone man at the reins of his horse and cart brings back the remains of a mini found on the streets of a un-named northern town February 1982

Interior of a burnt-out train is pictured at a railway station in the town of Ilovaysk
The interior of a burnt-out train is pictured at a railway station in the town of Ilovaysk, eastern Ukraine, September 19, 2014

Scrap and salvage depot, Butte, Mont. 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Scrap and salvage depot, Butte, Mont

Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Back into production go these carloads... Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa
Back into production go these carloads of scrap metal, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. The melting of alloy steels for defense work requires that steel mill scrapyards such as this be

Scrap and salvage depot, Butte, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Scrap and salvage depot, Butte, Montana

Federal. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Federal

Uncertain Future. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Uncertain Future

Seen Better Days. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Seen Better Days

Dredging in the East River, (oil on canvas)
651052 Dredging in the East River, (oil on canvas) by Twachtman, John Henry (1853-1902); 30.4 x45.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dredging in the East River. John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902)

Bristol schoolchildren seen here collecting scrap metal during the Second World War. 10th September 1941

Children collecting scrap metal prior to the out-break of World War Two. Circa 1939

Members of the Torbay Womens Voluntary Service pose with the pots, pans and kettles collected during an aluminium and scrap metal drive. Circa July 1940

Any old iron. Fred Skidmore with a old bedstead. October 1952

Some of the hundreds of scrap cars at the Jones Brothers junk yard near London. Circa 1964

Rusted Remains of an Old Car
Springbok, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Scrapyard by Cat and Mutton Bridge, Shoreditch, London, January 1903
Scrapyard by Cat and Mutton Bridge, Pritchards Road, Shoreditch, London, January 1903. F Church iron merchants establishment near the Grand Union Canal, with scrap metal in the yard

Deutsch Paters box baler crushing scrap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Deutsch Paters box baler crushing scrap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The machine baled the scrap in The Edgar Allen Steel Cos Rotherham yard before it was sent to their Sheffield foundry for

Linderman Aleta cutting jaws, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Linderman Aleta cutting jaws, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. A scrapyard worker using Linderman Aleta cutting jaws to reduce scrap before being baled

Linderman box baler crushing scrap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The machine baled the scrap in The Edgar Allen Steel Cos Rotherham yard before it was sent to their Sheffield foundry for melting

Scrapyard worker, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Scrapyard worker, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. A scrapyard worker beside a set of Linderman Alista cutting jaws which were used to reduce scrap before being baled

Loading a steam wagon with scrap at a steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Recycling scrap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Recycling scrap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1965. Edgar Allens of Sheffield used this plant in Rotherham to recycle scrap from their main facility in Sheffield

Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

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Pastiche of wartime Britain at a Great Central Railway station

Illustration, electromagnet lifting red car

Pile of discarded metal straps at a scrap metal recycling centre, Quebec, Canada

Flea market, scrap iron, metal pieces

Electromagnetic crane lifting scrap steel for recycling at the Pacific Steel and Recycling center in Elmore County, Idaho

Weighting train
Antique illustration of a train being weighted with a scale measuring system

Comfy Seats
Inside a derelict DMU locomtive. It has been left unloved for a number of years and is looking very tired and in desperate need of repair

A team of androids break down objects to their scrap value
A team of robotic scrap merchants going about their business on a liquid world designed to break down unwanted objects to their scrap value

Artists concept of an alien scrap yard. Visiting a scrap yard for spare parts can work out cheaper than going to a dealer on any world

An advanced futuristic construction & repair site

Vintage World War II poster of an arm emerging from a farm holding scrap metal. It reads, Scrap

Pile of discarded household and industrial items at a scrap metal recycling centre, Quebec, Canada

Rusting derelict old car parts in a farmyard, Flinders Island, Tasmania

First class carriage
An abandoned DMU locomotive awaiting possible restoration.Its tired paintwork shows its age and is emphasised by the thunderous clouds in the background

Electromagnet at a scrapyard
Electromagnet being used to lift waste metal at a scrapyard. An electromagnet is only magnetised when an electric current is flowing through it, allowing it to be turned on and off when required

Scrap metal yard. Rusting scrap metal from a Russian submarine. The metal (iron and steel) will be melted down and recycled to be used to make new iron and steel products

Scrap metal bales being stored before being sold on to companies who can remelt the bales and convert them into new metallic goods. Photographed in Trinidad

Crane grabber claw. This device is electromagnetic, which enables it to separate and lift ferrous metals (iron and steel). Photographed at a recycling depot in Southampton Docks, UK

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"Transforming the Past: The World of Scrap Metal" Vehicle engine scrap metal: Witness the rebirth of discarded engines as they find new life in the world of recycling. Scrap iron recycling: Discover how a simple act of recycling can contribute to a sustainable future while preserving valuable resources. Electromagnetic crane lifting scrap steel for recycling at Pacific Steel: Behold the impressive power and efficiency behind modern-day steel recycling processes. A rag and bone man brings back the remains of a mini with his horse and cart: Step into a bygone era where resourcefulness meets nostalgia, as this humble collector salvages what others deem worthless. Interior of burnt-out train pictured at Ilovaysk railway station: Reflect on the resilience of materials even after devastation strikes, showcasing their potential for renewal through proper disposal methods. Scrap and salvage depot in Butte, Montana (1942): Journey back to wartime America when every piece counted, witnessing firsthand how communities rallied together to support vital salvage efforts. Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign at Douglas Aircraft Company (1942): Explore an inspiring chapter in history when individuals united under a common cause, highlighting the importance of salvaging materials during times of crisis. Back into production go these carloads. . Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. , Brackenridge, PA (1941?): Marvel at how discarded automobiles are transformed into raw material once again, fueling industrial progress during challenging times. Federal - Uncertain Future (Creator: Joshua Johnston): Delve into thought-provoking artwork that captures both our reliance on scrap metal industries and uncertainties surrounding their future sustainability. Seen Better Days - Creator: Joshua Johnston.