Scrap Metal Collection (#2)

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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

Vehicle recycling centre. Mechanical grab and conveyor belt in use at a centre that recycles cars and other vehicles and processes them to obtain scrap iron and other metals

A Herring Gull nesting at Workington port in front of a mountain of scrap metal, Cumbria, UK
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Old cars at a scrap dealers in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
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Wrecked cars in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
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Cars at a scrap dealers in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
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Scrap metal at a recycling plant in Blackburn UK
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Rubbish dumped on the tundra outside Illulissat in Greenland with icebergs behind from the Sermeq Kujullaq or
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War waste, Phonsavan, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Train graveyard, Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

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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.