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THE I SR I SCRAP YEARBOOK
2016
INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Stages of Scrap Processing
Although the process of transforming used materials into commodity-grade scrap can take a wide variety of routes
depending on the commodities, equipment, and personnel involved, some typical steps include:
FERROUS SCRAP
Sorting
Shredding
Media Separation
Shearing
Baling
NONFERROUS SCRAP
Sorting
Media Separation
Shearing
Baling
Melting
RECOVERED PAPER
Sorting & Baling
Shredding
Washing & Bleaching
Pressing
Rolling
PLASTIC SCRAP
Sorting
Shredding & Compacting
Washing
Melting
Reforming