Compared to other waste materials in manufacturing industries, recyclable metals are highly valuable and many companies are collecting and recycling them as a business in and of itself.

These businesses have now become a profitable economic industry despite the narrow perception that metal recycling is just an effort to save the earth. In fact, in many other countries and not just in Canada, the business of collecting, sorting, and recycling scrap metals give employment for many people and offers a greater economic significance than other lucrative industries like mining and refining ores. Recycling nickel scrap, in particular, has become a highly efficient market. 

Metal alloys that contain nickel can be reprocessed and recycled to bring them back to their original state or make them into a different form that’s still equally valuable. Take for example the case of stainless steel scraps, which consist of nickel and are recycled into new stainless steel products. Think about the nickel itself sourced from batteries that are used as raw material for nickel-containing stainless steel products. Approximately, 68% of all nickel found in consumer products is being recycled and starts another lifecycle, while 15% of this nickel scrap recycled goes into the carbon steel loop. 

Despite that, there is still some percentage of nickel scrap that ends up in landfills, particularly those that are part of the e-waste of electrical devices and electronic machines. This is why nickel recycling and other metal recycling has a very important role to play in the overall metal industry. Their recycling ability becomes a key factor in the life cycle of the metal, which significantly contributes to global sustainability.

If your company is looking for a sustainable and economic solution for your metal scraps, Alnor Industries has been a leader in the industry for decades. The level of professionalism, transparency in procedures and meticulous nature will be key in deciding to recycle with us. Contact us today to learn more about metal recycling and how we can partner with your business.