Electrical waste is becoming problematic in this day and age, due to the overwhelming demand for new and different technology, and the fact that our landfills are already beyond cluttered. Today, electrical waste makes up more than 70 percent of all toxic waste in landfills. Because this leads to pollution and damage to the environment, you should always take the time to recycle your electrical parts and equipment to the best of your ability. 

This is especially the case when it comes to industrial transformers. You owe it to yourself to look into these transformers and what it will take to recycle them. Follow the points in this article and don't hesitate to touch base with some professionals that can help you recycle your transformers and swap them out with new ones whenever necessary. 

Understand the ins and outs of industrial transformer recycling and find a company that can take it off your hands

Your first decision needs to be which company you'd like to have handle your transformer recycling needs. By taking time out to find an amazing recycling company, you'll know that the work is addressed quickly and correctly. They will break down your transformer part by part, stripping it down to its basic components. In most cases, your transformer will mostly be made of copper material. Copper is one of the most sought after metals to recycle and re-use because it is also the most electrically conductive. As such, your transformer can be transformed into wire and other electrical fixtures that will find even more decades of use. 

If you are going to get this work done, vet the recycling company and make sure that they are timely and efficient, and that you know exactly where your transformer is going. 

Address your recycling needs, clean the facility and exchange your transformer when you are ready

After you sign the contract with a company that can take the transformer off your hands, make sure you prepare for recycling day. Clean up around your facility so that they have easy access to it, and make arrangements for how your workflow will be conducted that day. 

Most importantly, make sure you have plans to replace your old transformer with a new one. You can buy a brand new industrial transformer for between approximately $3,000 and more than $7,000 in the majority of situations. Whenever you buy a new transformer, make sure that it automatically comes with a recycling plan you can take advantage of when it is time to phase it out. 

Use these tips and touch base with a company that can address your transformer recycling job.