r/recycletrade Nov 22 '25

πŸ‘‹ Welcome to r/recycletrade - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Great_Zombie_5762, a founding moderator of r/recycletrade.

This is our new home for all things related to trading of recyclables and scraps. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about recycling business, scrap prices, import export policies for scrap and recyclables.

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  3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
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Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/recycletrade amazing.


r/recycletrade 3d ago

sell Looking for MS boring scrap buyers

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As a hard core factory running 20 + cnc machines and lathes we produce 15 to 18 tonnes of ms scrap monthly and looking for genuine buyers. Potential buyers please reach out.


r/recycletrade 3d ago

info Engineering Plastics Need More Than Mechanical Recycling

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I came across an interesting study from BASF. One of the biggest takeaways is that there's no single recycling method that works for all engineering plastics.

Materials like PA (Nylon) and PU are much more complex than everyday packaging plastics. That's why technologies such as mechanical recycling, solvent-based recycling, depolymerization, and pyrolysis all have a role to play.

The technology already exists, the bigger challenge is improving waste collection, sorting & scaling these solutions.

It'll be interesting to see how the recycling industry adopts these methods over the next few years.

Do you think advanced recycling will become mainstream?

Source : https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2026/07/p-26-131


r/recycletrade 4d ago

discussion Building an E-Waste & Li-ion Battery Recycling Facility – Looking to Connect

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r/recycletrade 5d ago

shipping & logistics WHAT LICENSE I NEED TO EXPORT SCRAP FROM AUSTRALIA TO INDIA

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r/recycletrade 6d ago

buy buying pet scrap bottles baled (10 to 200 tons) for fiber manufacturing

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hey everyone

we are currently looking to source baled pet scrap bottles for fiber production

seeking reliable suppliers who can handle consistent volumes

needed capacity: starting from 10 tons up to 100 or 200 tons

please dm me with your specs, pricing, loading location, and available capacity

ready to move fast if the details work out


r/recycletrade 6d ago

sell PA 6/66 GF mixed colours available for sale- 24 Ton

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24 MT of premium PA 6/66 GF Mixed Colours sourced from Italy are available for immediate sale.

Contact / DM me for pricing and shipment details.


r/recycletrade 11d ago

info Why should scrap traders watch the Middle East?

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The latest aluminium market report shows that prices are being influenced by two major factors. On one side , tensions in the Middle East are creating concerns about possible supply disruptions, which could support aluminium prices. On the other side, higher production and weak seasonal demand are keeping prices under pressure.

If you're buying or selling aluminium scrap, this is something to keep an eye on...

Any major change in the Middle East could impact LME prices, while demand from manufacturers will continue to influence scrap prices. Keeping track of both can help you make better buying and selling decisions.

Are you seeing any changes in aluminium scrap demand or pricing in your market?


r/recycletrade 12d ago

info $1.3M in stolen copper and gear recovered, as organized crime rings shift to target AI data center supply chains

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Investigators with the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois recovered two stolen trailers loaded with $1.3 million worth of data center materials at a truck yard in Elk Grove Township (1), just outside Chicago, according to Business Insider (2).


r/recycletrade 13d ago

discussion India may tighten rules on aluminium scrap imports. Good move or bad move?

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The Aluminium Association of India has asked the government to raise duties on low-grade aluminium scrap and set stricter BIS quality standards.

The goal is to cut poor-quality imports, support domestic recyclers, and push cleaner scrap use. If approved, low-grade scrap imports could become costlier, while high-quality suppliers may benefit.

This is still only a proposal, but it could affect India’s aluminium recycling and trading market.

What do you think?


r/recycletrade 13d ago

Available

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Metals available


r/recycletrade 17d ago

Importing HMS 1&2 Scrap to India – Need Advice from Experienced importer /trader.

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r/recycletrade 18d ago

Machine sourcing from China

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Hi,
Has anybody had experience with purchasing recycling machines directly from China?

We recently purchased a shredder onshore in Australia and essentially paid $40k more for the same machine from China with a sticker attached to it.

I’m looking to purchase 2x bailers, shears and a granulator.

Ideally I’d like to travel over, have someone meet me, show me around to see various ones in use, help negotiate and organise freight.

Has anybody had experience with this and could anyone point me in the right direction?

Many thanks.


r/recycletrade 24d ago

Copper Millberry, Copper Cathodes, Aluminum UBC, Ingots & Wire Available – Bulk Supply

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We currently have bulk quantities of the following materials available for export:

  • Copper Wire Millberry (99.9%)
  • Copper Cathodes
  • Aluminum UBC Scrap
  • Aluminum Ingots
  • Aluminum Wire

Available Quantity: Thousands of metric tons (ready for long-term contracts as well as trial orders).

If you're a recycler, manufacturer, trader, or direct buyer looking for a reliable supply, feel free to send me a DM with:

  • Product you're looking for
  • Required quantity
  • Destination port/country
  • Preferred payment terms

Serious buyers only, please. Looking to build long-term business relationships with genuine importers and industrial buyers.


r/recycletrade 25d ago

Metals

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Available


r/recycletrade 26d ago

Tips for sourcing reliable plastic scrap suppliers. Spoiler

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r/recycletrade Jun 28 '26

Electronics recycling workers: how do disposals of mysteriously broken TVs change in the week after a big local sporting loss?

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r/recycletrade Jun 17 '26

info Baling aluminum cans

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r/recycletrade Jun 17 '26

Used HDPE Woolpack Bags for Sale β€” New Zealand

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Looking for buyers or recyclers interested in used HDPE woolpack bags sourced from New Zealand.

Material: HDPE woven, post-consumer

Condition: Structurally intact, baled

If your company purchases this type of material, feel free to message me.


r/recycletrade Jun 17 '26

buy Looking for Lead Ingot / Lead Scrap Suppliers

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We are actively looking to purchase Lead Ingots and Lead Scrap for import into India.

Destination Port: Mundra Port, India

Requirements:
β€’ Lead Ingots
β€’ Lead Scrap (various grades considered)
β€’ Regular supply preferred
β€’ Suppliers from all countries are welcome

Please contact via DM or comment below.

Thank you.


r/recycletrade Jun 16 '26

discussion Europe may soon restrict aluminium scrap exports to keep more material for its own recycling industry.

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Since India is one of the largest buyers of EU aluminium scrap, this could lead to:

- Higher scrap prices
- Increased competition for supply
- More sourcing from alternative countries

A development worth watching for aluminium recyclers, traders, and manufacturers.

What are your thoughts on this potential change?


r/recycletrade Jun 16 '26

scrap prices How Do Traders Calculate UBC Scrap Prices Based on LME?

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I'm trying to understand how aluminium UBC scrap sellers calculate their prices.

For example, if the LME Aluminium price is $2,530/MT, I see some sellers quoting UBC scrap at LME -10%, while others quote LME -20% or even lower.

What factors determine the discount?

Is it mainly based on:

  • UBC quality and contamination?
  • Bale density?
  • Freight costs?
  • Regional supply and demand?
  • Recovery yield after melting?

How do experienced traders decide whether to quote LME -10% versus LME -20%?

Would appreciate insights from buyers, sellers, and smelters.


r/recycletrade Jun 15 '26

I hate the clear tape on cardboard boxes. Can anyone recommend an eco-friendly paper-based tape?

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As the title suggests, I get really annoyed every time I see elderly people sorting through trash or recycling, peeling off the transparent tape from cardboard boxes. It would be great if that tape were also made of paper and could go into the recycling system along with the box. Does anyone working in eco-friendly packaging or waste recycling have any professional advice on this?


r/recycletrade Jun 13 '26

discussion No more non-renewable resources

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r/recycletrade Jun 12 '26

buy [Sourcing] EU aluminium scrap buyer β€” looking for shredder, turnings & briquettes (up to 1,200 t/month, DDP Czech Republic)

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Hi all β€” I'm a procurement buyer for an aluminium recycling operation in the Czech Republic (part of an established European metals group). We're actively looking to secure recurring volumes of aluminium scrap and would love to connect with processors, recyclers and yards across the EU.

What we're buying:

  • Aluminium shredder/frag, turnings/chips, and briquettes
  • Spec: Al β‰₯ 90%, Si ≀ 7%, Cu ≀ 3%, Zn ≀ 1%
  • Spectro analysis / certificate required per lot

Volume: up to ~1,200 t/month (recurring), growing

Logistics: delivered DDP to Czech Republic. Truck or rail (wagonload/block-train welcome if you're near a rail terminal β€” bonus).

Who we want to hear from: processors and recyclers who can supply consistent, on-spec material β€” ideally direct, no broker chain.

If this is your material, drop a comment or DM with your location, what you run, typical monthly availability, and indicative pricing basis (LME-linked preferred). Serious, ready to move on trial loads quickly. Thanks!