Ferrous Metal Recycling

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Our Capabilites

Largest Balers

Three balers – the largest in the Midwest. Combined processing capacity of 1500 tons daily.

Extensive Processing

69 acres of ferrous processing across our Forest View and Joliet, IL locations. Stationary, mobile shears and torch processing.

High Capacity

30,000 tons purchased monthly. State-of-the-art equipment at Forest View and Joliet facilities.

Setting a New Standard in Turnings Containment

Keeping you protected every step of the way.

Innovation in Metal Recycling

Innovative Design

A first-of-its-kind facility in the Midwest, this state-of-the-art building is purpose-built to contain steel turnings, cast iron borings, and steel fines. Engineered to exceed environmental permit requirements, it sets a new benchmark for responsible material management.

Sustainability in Recycling

Environmental Protection

Engineered to fully contain recyclable materials, this facility prevents rainwater exposure, eliminates the risk of ground contamination, and protects our recycling partners’ environmental responsibilities by stopping runoff and leachate.

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Structural Highlights

Spanning over 30K square feet, the facility holds up to 5K tons of material and includes 80K gallons of liquid containment capacity. Constructed on a reinforced concrete pad and sealed with a composite moisture barrier, it’s engineered to isolate materials from the environment.

Ferrous Metals We Recycle

Auto Cast OTM Steel Car Wheels
Busheling Punchings Steel Clips
Cast Iron Pup Coil Steel Coil
Cast Iron Borings Rail Steel Dies
Coiled Plate Rebar Steel Plate
Flashings/Forgings Sheet Iron Steel Turnings
Foundry Grades Shred Steel Wire
Heavy Melt Slitter Strucutural Steel
Machinery Springs Tin Plate

Our Process

Material Receipt

Materials are received and identified by our experienced team.

Identification

Latest technology analyzing equipment ensures precise material identification.

Processing

Materials are, baled, torched, sheared and processed according to type and grade.

Transport & Sale

Processed materials are transported via barge, rail or truck to domestic steel mills.

Environmental Commitment

Our yards on the Des Plaines River follow the strictest environmental standards.

Regulatory Compliance

Fully compliant with all applicable standards set by the U.S. EPA, Illinois EPA, and local environmental agencies.

Waterway Safety

Operations follow all regulatory guidelines established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard to protect surrounding waterways.

Certified Scale Accuracy

Scales are audited and certified by the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Division to ensure accurate, transparent transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prime grades, as defined by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), include materials like No. 1 Bundles and No. 1 Busheling. These are typically clean, uncoated scrap generated from manufacturing processes.Prime grades, as defined by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), include materials like No. 1 Bundles and No. 1 Busheling. These are typically clean, uncoated scrap generated from manufacturing processes.

Secondary, or obsolete, grades of scrap metal—as defined by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)—include materials such as No. 1 Heavy Melt, Plate & Structural, and Shredded Auto Scrap.

While specifications can vary by steel mill or foundry, heavy metal and plate are generally considered prepared when they are cut to a maximum size of 5 ft. x 2 ft. Materials larger than this are classified as unprepared. Prepared materials are easier to process and often command higher value.


At our Joliet scrap metal yard, steel turnings and cast-iron borings are managed inside a first-of-its-kind, fully enclosed containment building. Materials are processed on a reinforced concrete pad lined with a composite moisture barrier, engineered to prevent rainwater exposure and eliminate the risk of ground contamination.

A gross ton (also known as a long ton) equals 2,240 pounds or 1,016.05 kilograms.
A net ton (also called a short ton) equals 2,000 pounds or 907.18 kilograms.

This difference can impact how scrap metal is weighed and priced.

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