Stainless Steel

With its long service life and 100% recyclability, stainless steel has become an excellent environmental performer. Stainless steel contains valuable raw materials like nickel and chromium which makes its very desirable in the recycling industry

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HOW MUCH IS MY STAINLESS STEEL WORTH

The most common stainless steel grades recycled are stainless 304 and 316. They can be found in household appliances, cooking equipment as well as in tubes, various bars and rails, sheets and plates.

Stainless 304 comprises of iron, chromium and nickel, while 316 is alloyed also with molybdenum which attracts a higher price.  As it poses a significant difficulty for sellers to define the 2 types, it’s a good idea to drop into one of our sites with a sample to obtain an accurate quote from one of our expert Scrap Buyers.

WHY ACTION METAL RECYCLERS?

Stainless Steel Domestic (Stainless 304)

Stainless steel is mainly used in corrosion resistant electrical enclosures, auto molding and trim, wheel covers, kitchen equipment, hose clamps, exhaust manifolds, stainless hardware, storage tanks, pressure vessels and piping. It has a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel.

Stainless Steel 316

Stainless steel 316 is commonly used in industrial applications involving processing chemicals, as well as high-saline environments such as coastal regions and outdoor areas where de-icing salts are common. Due to its non-reactive qualities, 316 stainless steel is also used in the manufacture of medical surgical instruments. As 304 and 316 stainless look practically identical, Stainless 316 will need to be analysed by one of our experts

Stainless Steel Turnings

Stainless steel turnings consist of clean stainless steel containing a minimum 7% nickel and 16% chrome, and to be free of nonferrous metals, nonmetallics, excessive iron, oil and other contaminants.

WHAT ELSE WE BUY

Aluminium

Lead

Steel

Radiators

Catalytic Converters

Brass

Copper

PROHIBITED AND DANGEROUS SCRAP

We have very strict guidelines around what you can and not include in your scrap metal because it may pose a significant risk to the health, safety, property or the environment.

Customers are restricted from dropping off the following dangerous goods or substances to any of our sites:

If in doubt about whether certain scrap is prohibited, you must check with the weight bridge office. All scrap deemed to be prohibited and found in our scrap metal bins or in your load will not be accepted at our sites and will be returned.