Industrial/Manufacturing Waste recycling
How to Recycle Manufacturing Scrap Metal
Industrial metal waste including machining chips, stamping scrap, casting runners, and fabrication offcuts. Contains valuable alloys worth $0.05-5.00 per pound depending on metal type and cleanliness. US manufacturing generates 50+ million tons annually with 90%+ recycling rates through specialized metal recovery.
Recyclable$0.05-5.00/lb; steel: $0.05-0.15/lb, aluminum: $0.50-0.90/lb, copper: $2.50-4.00/lb, titanium: $1-5/lb
Quick answer
Yes, manufacturing scrap metal is recyclable. First step: Sort metals by type and alloy specification using magnet and visual tests. Where to take it: Scrap metal dealers and processors (Schnitzer Steel, Commercial Metals).
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.05-5.00/lb; steel: $0.05-0.15/lb, aluminum: $0.50-0.90/lb, copper: $2.50-4.00/lb, titanium: $1-5/lb
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Sort metals by type and alloy specification using magnet and visual tests
- 2Remove all non-metallic contamination including oils, plastics, and rubber
