Ferrous Metal Recycling

Work with the fastest-growing scrap recycler in Chicago

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Ferrous Processing
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Barge, Rail & Truck

Our Capabilites

Setting a New Standard in Turnings Containment

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. 1 Bundles and No. 1 Busheling are prime grades as defined by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). 

No. 1 Heavy MeltPlate & StructuralShredded Auto Scrap, CastIron Borings and Steel Turnings are secondary or obsolete grades as defined by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). 

Steel mills and foundries have different material specifications however in general Heavy Metal and Plate have a maximum size requirement of 5 ft. x 2 ft. to be considered prepared.  Anything larger is considered unprepared. 

These materials are processed at our Joliet scrap metal yard on half-acre impermeable concrete pad.  Here all liquids are retained and processed through our oil water separators.  All hazardous materials are properly disposed of and manifested. 

A gross ton (or long ton) imperial unit of weigh is equivalent to 2240 pounds of 1016.04909 kilograms.  A net ton (or short ton) US unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds or 907.184 kilograms. 

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