Los objetos más curiosos que llegan a los centros de reciclaje en diciembre
December is the month of big clean-ups: storage rooms are emptied, garages are tidied up, homes are prepared for the holidays, and many people finally decide to get rid of objects they have been storing for years. All this activity means that recycling centres receive a surprising mix of items, some expected… and others quite peculiar.
At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, every December we see objects that seemed forgotten reappear. We are not talking about internal processes or specific inventories, but rather general trends that are repeated year after year in many recycling centres.
Tools, screws and small parts that reappear from the back of the storage room
One of the most common scenes in December is finding boxes full of screws, nuts, hardware, metal plates and loose parts that someone kept ‘in case they were needed someday’.
These are objects that spend years moving from one shelf to another without being used and eventually end up in the recycling bin when it’s time to make space. These parts, although small, are perfect for recovering quality metal material.
Electrical equipment and unused renovation scraps
Another classic at this time of year is renovation scraps: leftover cable reels from an installation, unused rolls, loose sections, lights, tubes and all kinds of electrical equipment that was stored after a renovation.
Along with that, it is also common to find used metal ladders, paint-stained structures or construction tools that are no longer needed. December is the ideal month to do this clean-up, and all these materials can be recycled properly.
Sports equipment and curious items see the light of day again
Christmas cleaning also brings unexpected items to the surface. Among them are metal sports equipment that has been forgotten for years: old weights, walking sticks, stands and, yes, even golf clubs that reappear at the back of a storage room.
Although they may seem like peculiar objects, they all contain materials that can be managed and returned to the production cycle.
Wheels, stands and pieces of furniture that are taken down from the past
When furniture is moved, rooms are reorganised or old equipment is thrown away, industrial wheels, supports, hinges and metal mechanisms that are no longer in use appear. These items usually arrive in large quantities in December and are perfect for recycling thanks to the variety of alloys and parts they contain.
Why December concentrates so many different metal objects
The reason is simple: the month of December combines three key factors.
- General cleaning before the holidays.
- Replacement of objects and appliances.
- Tidying up garages, storage rooms and work materials.
All of this creates the perfect environment for objects that have been forgotten for years to appear. And although many may seem like simple scraps, every piece of metal has value when managed correctly.
End the year with responsible recycling
Taking advantage of December to tidy up and get rid of things you no longer use is an excellent way to start the year with more space and less waste. At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we manage all types of metals responsibly so that they can be returned to the production cycle and do not end up in the rubbish.
If this month you find metal objects at home or at work that you no longer need, you can bring them to our facilities. We will manage them properly and you will start the year with order and well-used materials.
