Scrap Metal Processing
As one of the nation’s largest recyclers of scrap metal, we collect, process and recycle ferrous metals (iron and steel) and nonferrous metals (such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, nickel, brass, tin, titanium and others). In fiscal 2009, we processed nearly 4.2 million long tons of ferrous metal and nearly 400 million pounds of nonferrous metal.
We have 42 metals recycling facilities located on the U.S. West Coast, Northeast, Southeast and in Hawaii and Puerto Rico that accept and purchase materials from a range of customers including industrial manufacturers, railroads, auto salvage facilities, metal dealers and individuals. Our proximity to major railroad routes, deep water ports and major highways makes it easy and cost-effective for our suppliers of raw scrap to dispose of their materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
We process our scrap metal by sorting, shearing, shredding, torching and baling. Our facilities contain an array of processing equipment such as fixed and mobile shears and balers and loading equipment such as material handlers and conveyors. Nine locations feature state-of-the-art shredding systems that can reduce auto bodies, home appliances and other metal into fist-sized pieces in seconds. Many of our facilities also contain advanced separation equipment including magnetized drums, Eddy Current Separators and Induction Sorting Systems coupled with hand-pick lines to ensure that materials are separated appropriately. All of this results in metal processed into pieces of a size, density and purity that steel mills and foundries prefer for melting and use in the production of new finished steel and other products.
We transport processed scrap to customers around the world primarily via ships, railroad cars and trucks, again taking advantage of our locations at deep water ports and near major railroads and highways to achieve cost efficiencies.
As part of our commitment to being a very efficient, low cost scrap processor, we are constantly investing in improvements to our facilities to increase our capabilities and efficiency while reducing our environmental footprint.
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