Metal Recycling News

Scrap Metal Recycling Market to Surpass USD 100.70 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 5.9% CAGR

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BIR ‘One Voice’ Manifesto Calls for Stronger Global Recycling Policies

The manifesto positions recycling as a core manufacturing activity that produces raw materials comparable to virgin resources.

MRAI Seeks End to 2.5% Duty on Aluminium Scrap

According to MRAI, India's secondary aluminium production has expanded significantly over the past decade, rising from 0.85 million tonnes in FY2015-16 to nearly 2.2 million tonnes in FY2025-26.

EMR Begins Phased Reopening of Camden Facility with FireSMART

The program focuses on five key areas—Source, Manage, Assess, Respond, and Train—covering every stage of the recycling process.

BIR: Global Ferrous Scrap Prices Decline on Softer Turkish Demand

Across Europe, Germany's steel mills continued to report steady scrap demand, although supply remained constrained.

Trade Delays, Supply Issues Hit Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling: BIR

The scrap export ban imposed earlier this year has reduced domestic scrap collection and forced several collection facilities to shut down in Ukraine.

Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR

Waterfront South resident Kristin Schrum, who wants EMR to leave Camden altogether, said she had “mixed feelings” about the proposed settlement and questioned why it did not require full enclosure of the metal shredder.

Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires

EMR’s fires have driven nearby residents to evacuate their homes as well as cause some to experience acute health symptoms and lingering psychological effects.

Aurubis Launches Hamburg Recycling Plant to Boost Europe's Critical Metals Supply

The inauguration ceremony was attended, among others, by Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff, Hamburg State Councilor Dr. Christopher Schwieger, and Aurubis Chief Operating Officer Tim Kurth.

Explosion rocks Holbrook scrap yard, shakes homes for miles

Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated at NYU Langone-Suffolk in Patchogue.

Hybar rasies over $1bn for scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill

The new mill will increase Hybar’s rebar production capacity to approximately 1.3m tons annually, representing just under 13% of the domestic market.

CMC Q3 Earnings Surge as EBITDA Jumps 79%

Looking ahead, CMC expects continued momentum supported by healthy project backlogs, infrastructure investments, stronger booking activity, and improving trade policies in both North America and Europe.

SSAB, Greenbrier, Alter Partner on Circular Steel Recycling Project

The partners plan to launch a social media and awareness campaign through 2026, which will include videos featuring the key moments of the project, from production to fabrication and reuse.

Radius Recycling reaches $1.5 million settlement with state over toxic fires 

Another $510,000 will take the form of a civil penalty, and $480,000 will cover the state agency’s investigation costs. 

Italy's Nextchem acquires ETEK to expand metals recycling

The process supports the production of black copper and, through downstream integration, refined metals and ingots including copper, gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as N.J. scrapyard fights to reopen after suspension

New Jersey sued the company last year, demanding the company take stronger measures to prevent fires. That case is ongoing.

BIR Urges Input on New EU Steel Rules

Also, the new regulation introduces a “melt and pour” origin requirement, aimed at improving transparency by identifying the country where steel was originally produced.

Scrap Metal Becomes Wildlife in Dan Brown’s Sculptures

Brown typically starts with a “found object” that inspires his sculpture ideas.

Camden suspends license for EMR Recycling after multiple scrap yard fires

Since January, EMR has been at the center of a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office and state DEP, which alleges the company created unsafe conditions that affect public health.

BIR Convention Highlights Robust Recycling Growth Amid Global Threats

The organization achieved a major milestone in terms of its communications reach, surpassing 20,000 followers on LinkedIn.

Recycled Steel Critical to Sustainable Steelmaking, Says Report

India ranked among the leading importers despite a 5% decline in recycled steel imports to 8.040 million tons.

Camden recycling workers rally to keep facility open amid calls for shutdown

The facility has been at the center of an environmental lawsuit tied to multiple fires over the years.

Camden officials call for EMR Recycling to be shut down after another fire

The company said the fire likely originated from a lithium battery.

$22.4 million metal recycling plant coming to Mobile County

The investment is expected to create high-paying jobs and expand recycling and materials recovery efforts.

Camden scrap metal facility completes new fire suppression system

A bill that passed the state General Assembly in March would require all large scrap metal facilities to install heat detectors and remotely operated fire suppression systems.