At NRI Metal Recycling, we leverage our extensive expertise in metal recycling for both industrial and commercial applications. Over the years, we’ve partnered with numerous manufacturers to provide tailored metal recycling solutions.
We understand that recycling and waste management are not your primary concerns, which is why we strive to minimize the impact on your resources and operations. If your business needs an outsourced solution for managing manufacturing waste, we might be the perfect partner for you.
With our deep knowledge and years of experience in the industry, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. Below is an overview of the types of metals we specialize in recycling:
Types of Metals We Recycle
Ferrous Metals
Ferrous metals contain iron and are known for their durability. They are often used in products that experience heavy wear and tear or require magnetic properties. Due to their susceptibility to corrosion, they are typically used in applications where durability is essential. Examples include:
- Iron: Commonly found in items like boilers, bathtubs, and washing machines. Iron is magnetic and often transported using cranes with magnets.
- Steel: Easily identified by its strong magnetic properties. Steel is abundant and found in old vehicles, appliances, and even clothes hangers. Despite being less valuable than non-ferrous metals, its high availability makes it a frequent recycling candidate.
Non-Ferrous Metals
Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron and are prized for their resistance to corrosion and non-magnetic properties. These metals are essential in a wide range of industrial applications due to their versatility:
- Copper: Valued for its high recycling price, copper appears reddish when new and dark brown when aged. It’s commonly found in electrical wiring, plumbing components, and kitchen utensils.
- Aluminum: Distinguished by its non-magnetic properties, aluminum is found in items like bicycles, window frames, and beverage cans.
- Stainless Steel: Comprising about 70% iron and 8% nickel, stainless steel is a high-value metal often used in appliances, cookware, and some vehicle and aircraft components. It’s important to differentiate it from iron due to its specific alloy composition.
- Bronze: An alloy of metals such as tin, zinc, copper, and aluminum, bronze is resistant to corrosion and moisture. It can be challenging to distinguish from copper and brass, but its resilience is a key feature.
- Brass: Made from copper and zinc, brass is used in items like doorknobs, valves, and faucets. It has a yellow hue with a potential green patina over time due to exposure.
- Lead: Known for its malleability and corrosion resistance, lead is used in piping and wheel weights. It is soft and heavy, making it suitable for specific industrial applications.
If you need to recycle a type of metal not listed here, please reach out to us for more information. At NRI Metal Recycling, we are dedicated to providing effective recycling solutions tailored to your needs.
For all of your commercial and industrial recycling needs contact NRI Metals Recycling serving the Twin Cities, MN area.
