A&A Midwest Recycling Offers Metal Theft Prevention Guide

A&A Midwest Recycling, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., has published a new educational flyer to help protect homeowners and businesses from becoming a victim of metal theft. The “Metal Theft Prevention Guide” from A&A Midwest Recycling provides information about steps that can be taken to protect homes and businesses from this common problem.

Scott Stolberg, president and CEO of A&A Midwest Recycling, says thieves have been known to steal copper pipes from air conditioning units, plumbing pipes from unfinished construction projects and copper wire from street lamps.

“Due to the worldwide demand for metals like copper, thieves are on the prowl for opportunities to commit metal theft against homes and businesses,” explains Stolberg. “While there’s no foolproof way to completely stop criminals, we have put together some practical ideas you can use to give yourself the best chance to avoid becoming a victim.”

The guide includes information about commonly stolen items; precautions to follow to protect homes and businesses; how metal theft victims can partner with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and recyclers to help prevent metal theft; prevention guidelines regarding theft by employees; and information on the ISRI Scrap Theft Alert.

A&A Midwest Recycling officials say the company works with Las Vegas area businesses to help prevent metal theft. The company purchases aluminum, brass, cast iron, copper or stainless steel scrap metal. In addition, the company purchases engines, transmissions, wheels or radiators as well as whole vehicles or construction equipment. The company also recycles cardboard and aluminum cans. With qualified orders, A&A Midwest Recycling says, the company will pick up these materials at a business location, pay the owner for them and haul them away.

To download a copy of the guide, click here, or phone A&A Midwest Recycling at 702-649-7776.