Raw Metal Corp Mackay loaded its first full ship with recycled metal on Friday afternoon last week, finishing up on Monday mid-morning having worked tirelessly for 64 hours to get the job done.
Loading up the clean scrap steel for recycling, the local company filled the ship's holds with 12 thousand tonnes, and General Manager Brett Crosby said they were more than happy with the outcome.
“Very excited; it was exciting for our whole team as our first ship - and it went off without a hitch. Everyone was extremely happy to be a part of this process,” Mr Crosby said.
The recycled steel, which will head to a mill in Vietnam, was collected and processed over three months and comprised everything from old machinery to washing machines and dryers and a “good mix of other household items.”
Ten trucks operated by local workers from Mackay completed the work along with about 10 internal Raw Metal Corp staff on two shifts.
“It was good for us, but also good for those truck drivers because it’s providing a bit of a boost to the local economy,” Brett said.
“As well, we made sure they were well fed, had a barbecue and a tent set up for food, a coffee van set up in the café for the whole three days of work.”
It was the company's first ship ever, which Brett said had been an aspiration for the business since its early days.
“It’s something we always wanted to do - now we’ve done one and we’ll continue to do more,” he said.
In three months, Raw Metal will fill another ship, and Brett said if any Mackay locals are looking at wanting to be a part of the recycling process, to send their material Raw Metal’s way.
Over 64 hours, Raw Metal Corp transferred 12 thousand tonnes of steel to ships in Mackay
Day and night the Raw Metal Corp group worked tirelessly
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