Metal Recycling News

Crews tackle scrap metal fire at industrial site

An update at 11:00 GMT on Saturday said six crews remained on site and people working and living nearby should keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.

NSCDC to regulate scrap dealers, intensify crackdown on infrastructure vandalism in Edo

Also in attendance were members of the Edo Arewa Scrap and Waste Dealers Association, highlighting broad participation from the state’s scrap and waste sector.

Lebanon bans Syrian ferrous scrap imports to crack down on illicit trade

The move targets illicit trade, money laundering, and black-economy financing.

Recycled Aluminum Market Set for Strong Growth to USD 100.8 Billion by 2031

Lightweighting for fuel efficiency and electric vehicles drives recycled aluminum use in components.

U.S. Recycled Steel Prices Rise in December 2025 After Subdued Period

In the export market, analysts point to an oversupply of billets and slabs from China as having poured into rolling mills in Turkey and India throughout 2025.

Tucson crew puts out scrap metal fire near Davis-Monthan base

By 2:12 p.m., the fire was under control and no injuries were reported. 

German industry associations warn EC against restrictions on scrap exports

The associations warn against the misuse of export restrictions as a simple answer to the problems of individual industries.

Hamilton recycling company charged after scrap metal spill

The company is to appear in court on Jan. 7, 2026.

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.