Newell's metals recycling tradition

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Waste Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:6924953

Dabaie, M

Since 1976, Newell Recycling Co., Inc.'s metals recycling facility in Atlanta has been processing everything from aluminum cans to automobiles. It is a full-service metals recycling center, handling both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Newell Recycling takes metal components and machinery and processes it into usable feedstock for metal smelters and steel mills. The facility is split into five basic processing operations: ferrous metal shredding; ferrous shearing and torching; a heavy media separation plant; a nonferrous warehouse; and aluminum can operations. The shredder is capable of handling 100 tons of steel an hour, but the actual amount varies depending on the market demand. Anywhere from between 7,000 and 9,000 tons a month are typically shredded at the facility. The Atlanta facility also processes aluminum and steel cans, demolition scrap, copper wire, brass, and over 200 other products.

• OSTI ID: 6924953
• Journal Information: Waste Age; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Age; (United States) Vol. 25:11; ISSN WAGEAE; ISSN 0043-1001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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