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Scrap sorting

Request separation of secondary material into agreed streams. Define the input material, contaminants, sorting categories, weighing method and destination requirements.

Scrap sorting — process diagram
Illustration for orientation. Confirm the actual form, dimensions and requirements in your specification.

Include these details in your request

  • Input stream and provenance
  • Required separated categories
  • Excluded contaminants and residues
  • Weighing, acceptance and handling

State the applicable material specification, required evidence and delivery window. Ask the supplier to list deviations, exclusions and feasibility limits before agreeing the work.

Product types to explore

Sorted ferrous scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Scrap & recycled · Illustrated product guide

Sorted ferrous scrap

Sorted iron and steel scrap offered against an agreed scrap description. Specify material classes, size limits, excluded contaminants and the inspection basis.

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Ferrous remelting feedstock — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Scrap & recycled · Illustrated product guide

Ferrous remelting feedstock

Ferrous secondary material intended for remelting. Define the agreed classification, chemistry expectations, contamination limits and weighing or sampling method.

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Steel turnings — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Steel turnings

Steel machining turnings for an agreed recycling route. Disclose composition, coolant or oil, moisture, mixed material and handling requirements.

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Bare copper wire scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Copper · Illustrated product guide

Bare copper wire scrap

Bare copper wire scrap with an agreed cleanliness and composition description. Confirm coatings, attachments, contamination and the sampling or inspection method.

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Mixed copper scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Copper · Illustrated product guide

Mixed copper scrap

Copper-bearing scrap containing multiple forms or constituents. Define composition and sorting requirements, contaminants, sampling and settlement basis.

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Aluminium extrusion scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Aluminium · Illustrated product guide

Aluminium extrusion scrap

Aluminium extrusion scrap for an agreed recycling route. Disclose alloy identification, paint, attachments, other metals and contamination.

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Stainless scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Stainless steel · Illustrated product guide

Stainless scrap

Stainless steel scrap with an agreed alloy and sorting basis. Specify chemistry evidence, mixed grades, contaminants and the acceptance method.

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Brass scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Brass · Illustrated product guide

Brass scrap

Brass-bearing secondary material with an agreed composition and sorting basis. Disclose attachments, contaminants, moisture and the inspection method.

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Zinc dross — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Zinc · Illustrated product guide

Zinc dross

Zinc-bearing process residue with a specified sampling and recovery basis. A qualified receiver and shipper must assess composition, contaminants and handling.

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Lead battery scrap — form illustration
Recycled feedstock
Lead · Illustrated product guide

Lead battery scrap

Battery-related lead feedstock requiring specialist assessment. Identify battery chemistry, physical state, remaining liquids, receiving facility and handling requirements.

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