Recycling

What Is Scrap Metal Recycling?

Scrap metal recycling refers to the recovery and processing of recyclable metal materials from end-of-life products and structures so they can be reintroduced as raw material for the production of new goods.

Types Of Recyclable

Metals Scrap metal is categorized into two types: ferrous and non-ferrous. Here’s the difference between the two:

Ferrous Metals
The term “ferrous” is derived from the Latin word for iron and refers to both iron and steel. This includes construction and building materials such as:
Ferrous Metals
✓ Steel
✓ Cast Iron
✓ Wrought Iron
✓ Containers, Cans, Tins And Packaging
✓ Railroad Scrap, Rotors, Drums, And Motor Blocks
✓ I Beams, Ductwork, Rebar, And Electrical Wiring, Engines

Non-Ferrous Metals

Since non-ferrous metals do not lose their chemical properties during the recycling process, they can be endlessly recycled. Here’s a long list of non-ferrous metals, however the common types of non-ferrous materials we handle include:
Non-Ferrous Metals
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Nickel
✓ Lead
✓ Zinc
✓ Stainless Steel