Ferrous market spends June in a steady state

Three benchmark grades of recycled steel have traded in a narrow range since mid-April, based on U.S. mill purchase prices.

Setting a sustainable example

The addition of an electric material handler has helped metals recycler EMR maintain environmentally friendly operations at its shredding facility in Becker, Minnesota.

Best practices in shredding

Panelists at ReMA 2025 discussed scrap processing facility guidelines highlighting the importance of safety and efficiency in shredding operations.

New aluminum scrap grade debuts at ReMA 2025

The new scrap grade, vesper, was developed in partnership with aluminum recycling and rolling company Novelis.

BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Global shredder count crosses 1,200

Operators of the world’s growing fleet of auto shredding plants are focusing on fire safety and metals recovery.

A single-shaft shredder, magnet and eddy current separator supplied by Bano help the company recover steel and aluminum for recycling.

Advancing its position

BlueScope Recycling and Materials’ mission is to help its consumers reach their decarbonization goals while prioritizing employee safety.

Shredding remains integral to recycling effort, vendors say

While issues such as battery fires present challenges, shredding is poised to remain an important processing method in the metals recycling sector.

Newsworthy

Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our May 2025 issue.

Terex Recycling Systems launches electric low-speed shredder

The manufacturer says its TDS-820SE can handle a wide range of materials and features customizable shredding programs.

Ascend Performance Materials files for bankruptcy

Producer of recycled-content polymers made from discarded carpeting has initiated a Chapter 11 process at a bankruptcy court in its home state of Texas.