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The Ultimate Guide to Sorting Scrap Materials
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Outscene Global Experts
Industry Insights
Start with 4 bins: Ferrous (Steel/Iron), Copper, Aluminum, and Brass.
Never mix copper pipes with copper wire. Even within the same metal, grades matter. Keep clean aluminum extrusions away from dirty cast aluminum car parts. Outscene Global provides on-site sorting assistance for large industrial clients to ensure you get the absolute maximum value for every piece of metal.
Key Takeaways
- Separate by metal and by grade.
- Do not mix pipes with wires.
- Ask for on-site sorting help for large loads.
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