Scrap metal & recycling news
Ongoing coverage of the scrap metal and recycling trade — current pricing dynamics, regulatory changes, mill and buyer announcements, tariffs and exports, sustainability reporting, and equipment news. For background and reference material on the same topics, see the Industry Guide.
Categories in this section
- Market Commentary — daily and weekly read on price moves
- Mills & Buyers — capacity changes, M&A, buyer announcements
- Regulation & Policy — federal and state rule changes
- Tariffs & Trade — Section 232, China duties, export landscape
- Sustainability & ESG — recycling rates, circular-economy reporting
- Tech & Equipment — sorting tech, AI vision, balers, shredders
Sourcing
Articles cite primary sources — SEC filings, mill press releases, federal register notices, AISI/AMM data, and on-the-record industry interviews — rather than aggregating other outlets. Price levels and regulatory deadlines link to the underlying source. Rumor and analyst commentary are labeled as such.
What you won't find here
- Buy / sell quotes or trading recommendations — for live spot, see the Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless, Gold, and Silver pricing pages
- Local-yard pricing — see the Local Guide and the regional pages under it
- Equipment marketing or affiliate placements — Tech & Equipment is editorial only
Frequently asked questions
How often is the news updated?
Cadence varies by category. Market Commentary moves daily-to-weekly; Mills & Buyers and Regulation are event-driven; Sustainability and Tech & Equipment are slower beats with deeper articles every few weeks.
Is this a substitute for trade publications?
No — AMM, Recycling Today, and Scrap Magazine remain the primary trade outlets. The coverage here is aimed at yard operators, sellers, and scrappers rather than at corporate procurement.
Where can I see live prices?
The home page carries the live price table for all six metals; each metal has its own live-pricing pillar with 30-day charts.
Related
- Industry Guide — reference material on the same beat
- Selling Guide → Pricing — seller-side translation of market moves
- Copper price — live COMEX copper benchmark
- Aluminum price — live LME aluminum benchmark