We have been helping save resources and the environment by recycling metals since 1974!

Iron and Steel

Steel is the most recycled material both in the United States and worldwide.
In the United States alone, 67 million metric tons of ferrous scrap was
processed by the scrap recycling industry last year. Obsolete ferrous scrap
is recovered from automobiles, steel structures, household appliances,
railroad tracks, ships, farm equipment , and other sources.

In addition, prompt scrap, which is generated from industrial and
manufacturing sources, accounts for approximately half of the
ferrous scrap supply. Both obsolete and prompt scrap are processed
by the scrap recycling industry into commodity grade material that
is used to produce more than 60 percent of total raw steel produced
in the United States, predominantly at electric arc furnaces.

In addition, the United States exports ferrous scrap to approximately 80
countries worldwide. Domestic and foreign steel mills, foundries, and other
industrial consumers rely on ferrous scrap as a vital, environmentally and
cost-efficient raw material for the production of new steel and cast iron
products.

Depending on the life-cycle of those finished products, the ferrous scrap
once again becomes available for recycling in the months and years ahead.

So you see, scrap metal recycling is good for both the environment, and you!