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Scrap Metal Fire at SA Recycling Extinguished After Four Hours

The fire is now contained, but still burning. It's been almost three hours since the call first came in.

Tata Steel Ending Union Talks over 2,800 Jobs

Tata is radically transforming its south Wales operations to deal with financial losses and to reduce its carbon emissions.

worldsteel Announced Top 10 Steel Producing Nations in March

Among the top ten steel producing nations, South Korea recorded highest dip in steel output during the month, falling significantly by 9.50% year-on-year.

Toronto Miner’s Q1 Gold Production Exceeded Guidance

The quarterly revenue hit a new record of $277.6 million, higher by 10% from the year-ago quarter.

Hydro Recycling Plant to Invest in State-of-the-Art Scrap Sorting Facility

The construction of the facility is expected to commence in autumn this year, with the plant likely to become operational by early-2026.

Study Finds Coca-Cola as the Largest Plastic Waste Contributor

According to the study, an estimated 2,000 garbage trucks of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes every day.

Georgia Pacific Albany Lumber Reached Production Milestone

It must be noted that Georgia Pacific has invested more than $3 billion over the past one decade in expansions and fresh acquisitions.

Legislature Approves Plan for Colorado Packaging Producers to Fund Recycling Expansion

The nonprofit producer organization, already running in other states as the Circular Action Alliance, is made up of consumer giants like Coca Cola, Molson Coors, Ball and Anheuser-Busch.

24th April, 2024: Scrap Gold, Silver and Platinum Prices Dropped on Index

In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ 3.69 per Oz.

NWRA Accepting Applications for 2024 Recycling Awards

This award is open to new or existing organics management facilities that are either NWRA members or public sector nonprofits that have made a significant impact in diverting organics through their management facility.

Brightmark Announces Intent to Invest $950 Million in Upson County, GA to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Brightmark will be a community partner to Thomaston and Upson Countyand is prepared to support the goals of the community, its economy, and most importantly the health and safety of its people.

United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.36$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.74$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.64$US/Lb
UBC	0.72$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.73$US/Lb