Metal Recycling News

Volatile Prices and Sluggish Demand Weigh on Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Markets

In North America, mills are reducing inventories ahead of year-end, and 2026 supply negotiations are progressing slowly.

Recycling Industry Pushes for Regulated Scrap Supply to Support EAF Production

The group argues that strengthening domestic capacity is essential for long-term industrial resilience and sustainable growth.

US scrap trends outlook: December 2025

The Trend Indicator consensus stood at 65%, matching the long-term average and implying standard levels of disagreement in the market outlook.

Metals recycling company files for liquidation

Consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal has stepped in to assist with next steps.

BIR Raises Alarm Over EU Plan for New Controls on Recycled Aluminium Exports

BIR urged that the new trade measure should be evidence-based, proportionate, balanced and globally coherent.

Ukrainian Railways plans to sell 31,000 tons of scrap this week

The resumption of trading in 2025 took place against the backdrop of a deterioration in the financial condition of UZ.

UK Scrap Export Curbs Could Trigger Major Job Losses, BMRA Cautions Government

In a worst-case scenario, BMRA fears loss of around 2,000 jobs within metals recycling and supporting industries.

Sortera raises $45M for recycling tech as US demands low-carbon aluminum

The country’s use of scrap will climb even higher once two new rolling facilities — which shape aluminum into plates, sheets, and coils — ramp up production.

Century Recycling to Build Advanced Aluminum Scrap Processing Facility in Mission, TX

The company, which already maintains offices in Mission, expects to break ground on its South Mission facility in January next year.

EU Aluminium Scrap Export Restrictions Target Spring 2026 Implementation

These environmental considerations provide policy justification beyond traditional economic protectionism arguments.

EU plans to limit exports of aluminium scrap

The EU executive began monitoring exports in July and said it would assess whether action was necessary.

U.S. Scrap Metal Recycling Market to Hit $18.5 Billion by 2035

By recycling process, shredding has emerged as the high-growth sub-segment, with an anticipated CAGR of approximately 6.4%.

Steel Dynamics Announces Matt Bell as New Metals Recycling Division Leader

Matt’s appointment is further to Miguel Alvarez’s transition from metals recycling division to lead the company’s aluminum flat rolled products platform.

Turkey reduced scrap imports by 6.8% y/y in January-September

The cost of imports amounted to $616.98 million, which is 4.3% more y/y and 22.4% m/m.

Ferrous scrap market stalls amid balanced conditions heading into November

Consensus around the November forecast is notably high at 68%, well above the long-term average of 61%, reflecting broad convergence in market views.

California Bill Tightens Scrap-Metal Rules, Raises Theft Penalties

The proposal drew support from a broad coalition of cities, labor unions, utilities, and telecommunications groups.

BIR 2025 Highlights: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Scrap and Recycling Markets

Murat Bayram, Managing Director, European Metals Recycling noted that European steel industry needs support, but not with tariffs.

Crews tackle scrap metal fire at recycling centre

People in the area were initially urged to keep windows and doors closed due to a significant amount of smoke.

Hyrdo, University of Michigan Partner on $2.5M Aluminum Recycling Research

Hydro is one of the largest aluminum companies in the world and opened a $150 million metal recycling plant in southwest Michigan in 2023 in order to drive its U.S. manufacturing capabilities.

SteelAsia voluntarily suspends scrap recycling plant amid radioactivity claims

The matter is currently under investigation by a Philippine inter-agency government committee.

Global Recycled Steel Usage Fell 6.9% in H1 2025; India and Turkey Showed Growth – BIR Report

In total, recycled steel usage in key countries and regions was 6.9% lower year on year at 235.96 million tonnes, during the first six months of 2025.

Firefighters contain latest blaze at Columbus scrap metal yard

The Refugee Road exit ramp along with surrounding areas are also closed, according to Columbus police.

U.S. Aluminum Industry Urges Domestic Retention of Scrap Metal

In 2024, the U.S. aluminum industry consumed about 5.6 million metric tons of aluminum scrap.

Plymouth scrap metal firm plans major move and promises quieter operation

Operational hours are proposed as 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.

Hundreds of tons of ferrous metal confiscated for violating export ban from Kazakhstan

Hundreds of tons of ferrous metal were confiscated for violating the export ban from Kazakhstan, reported the press service of the Mangystau Regional Prosecutor's Office.