Auto Bodies
Scrapped vehicle frames and outer body shells made primarily of steel, processed for metal recovery.
Cardboard (OCC)
Used corrugated cardboard boxes commonly recycled from packaging and shipping.
Factory Clips
Clean, unused metal offcuts generated during manufacturing processes.
Foam
Lightweight plastic material (often polystyrene) used in packaging and insulation, recycled when compacted.
High-Grade Paper
Clean white office paper and similar high-quality fiber materials suitable for reuse.
HMS #1
Heavy melting steel with minimal rust or contaminants, typically over 1/4-inch thick.
HMS #2
Lighter, more mixed-grade steel scrap that may contain more rust or paint than HMS #1.
Misc Light Scrap
A mix of lightweight ferrous metals such as sheet metal and small appliances.
MSW
General household and commercial trash, often baled for transfer or sorting.
Non-Ferrous Materials
Metals that do not contain iron, such as copper, aluminum, and brass, valued for their recyclability.
Old Newspaper (ONP)
Collected used newspapers suitable for de-inking and paper recycling.
Packaging Trim
Leftover edges or cuttings from packaging production, typically paper or plastic.
Paperboard
Lightweight, single-layer paper material often used in cereal boxes and product packaging.
Plastic Bottles (PET/HDPE)
Common beverage and detergent containers made from recyclable plastic types #1 and #2.
Rigid Plastics
Hard plastic items such as crates, buckets, and toys that are durable and recyclable.
Shredded Paper
Cut or shredded paper, often from confidential documents, baled for paper mills.
Skeletons
Metal sheets with cut-out parts remaining after stamping or fabrication, often baled for scrap.
Stainless
Corrosion-resistant steel alloy scrap, valuable for its nickel and chromium content.
Steel Drums
Large cylindrical steel containers used for shipping liquids, often recycled when empty.
Textile / Clothes
Used fabrics and clothing items that can be sorted for reuse or fiber recycling.
Tin / Aluminum Cans (UBC)
Empty food and beverage cans made from tin-coated steel or aluminum.
UBC & Siding
A combination of aluminum beverage cans and scrap siding materials, often baled together.
White Goods
Large household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, mainly composed of metal.
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