Schnitzer Steel
"Exploring the World of Metal Recycling" Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes Tour
Posted by: jwthomas on Nov 25, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/02/2009 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
When most people think of recycling, they’re thinking cereal boxes, milk jugs and newspapers. On this behind-the-scenes tour of Schnitzer Steel, however, you’ll see metal recycling on a massive scale (literally!). But don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance from the “Texas Shredder.” Like a wood chipper on steroids, this massive piece of machinery has an insatiable appetite for old school buses, refrigerators, tractor trailers, and just about anything else made out of metal.
