Scrap Steel Recycling

Steel is one of the most widely used metals in the world, on jobsites, in appliances, inside office equipment and on cars. Unsurprisingly, it’s also one of the most commonly recycled materials. Recycling steel keeps this endlessly reusable material from landfills and gives it a second life. It’s also a consistent way to generate additional cash from your scrap materials.

At H&C Metals, we’ve helped people recycle steel and other scrap metals since 1976. We handle scrap carefully and ensure it’s recycled properly. Contact us today to evaluate your steel scrap and determine what we can haul and recycle.

Types of Steel Scrap Recycling

Here are some of the most common forms of steel scrap we handle:

• Structural steel: Examples include steel beams, channels and girders from construction and demolition sites. This material is usually heavy, magnetic and rust-prone.
• Sheet and plate steel: Flat steel panels used in manufacturing, roofing, or metal fabrications are often coated or painted, but are still fully recyclable. 
• Steel machinery and tools: We recycle parts from heavy equipment, industrial machines and tool frames. Even if they’re worn or broken, the steel still has recycling value.
• Stainless steel: This steel alloy is typically non-magnetic, although there are some magnetic types. Stainless steel recycling is usually more profitable than regular steel. You might find it in sinks, appliances, medical equipment and architectural fixtures.
• Galvanized steel: We also recycle galvanized steel, which is coated in zinc to protect it from corrosion. It’s often found in ductwork, fences, farming equipment and outdoor light fixtures.

If you don’t know what kind of scrap metal you have, contact us or bring it in for an evaluation, and we’ll help you sort it. 

How to Recycle Your Steel Scrap

Recycling your scrap metal is simple with H&C Metals. 

Before You Recycle

• Remove as many non-metal attachments, such as insulation or tar, as possible to get a better price and speed up processing.
• Improve recyclability and safety when recycling machinery, tools or parts that are mixed with oil or coolant by draining them beforehand.
• Sort different types of metals into their respective categories. Separate steel from nonferrous metals like copper and aluminum, which are typically worth more. This practice makes the process faster and more profitable for you.

Getting Your Scrap to Us

There are two ways to get your scrap metal to us:

• For large volumes, like truckload or industrial loads, take advantage of our convenient pickup and removal services. We’ll coordinate a timely and safe collection from your jobsite or facility, saving you time and resources.
• For smaller amounts, you’re welcome to bring your materials directly to our Newark facility. We offer fast, professional service and competitive pricing.

Why Recycle With H&C Metals?

Choosing the right recycler matters — and with decades of experience handling all types of scrap metal, we are equipped to process metals safely and fairly. Here’s what makes us leaders in the industry:

• We’re family-owned and operated for nearly 40 years. We know recycling!
• We are a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ-DEP)-qualified hauler of computing and other electronic scraps.
• We have a variety of trucks and trailers to safely haul whatever metals you have.
• We stay current on all market prices, giving you the best possible return on your scrap.
• Our facility is federally licensed to reclaim and recycle Freon in an environmentally safe way.

As a full-service metal recycling facility, we can also handle aluminum, copper, brass, some vehicle parts, most types of industrial scrap, rooftop HVAC units, lead, electronics and much more.

Contact Us to Recycle Steel Scrap Today

H&C Metals is proud to serve the Newark community with reliable, responsible scrap metal recycling. Give us a call or visit our facility today.