Europe-based Tomra Sorting Recycling says the X-ray transmission (XRT) technology in its X-Tract and X-Tract X6 Fines units has been deployed to efficiently separate aluminum and aluminum alloys from ...

Scrap metal might look like junk, but the right haul can turn into serious money. After sorting, cutting, and separating ...

Despite what the name would suggest, “scrap” metal isn’t simply useless waste. Thanks to modern technology, scrap metal can be recycled and repurposed into new products, reducing the environmental and ...

European Union (EU) lawmakers this month announced plans to reduce waste and increase recycling across the bloc, with proposals to collect and process 45% of 16 identified “strategic” raw materials by ...

Rising global steel demand has Metal Management Inc. looking to add to its scrap heap. Expansion ambitions have backfired before for the Chicago-based company, which spent seven months in bankruptcy ...

The opportunity for profit in the world of scrap metal can entice a savvy businessperson to take to the roads in search of various recyclables. Before setting out to look for scrap metal riches, ...

The US Aluminum Association called for restrictions on some scrap metal in an effort to bolster a domestic supply. In a white paper released Tuesday, the industry group said it’s seeking an immediate ...