Environmental Responsibility

United Scrap Metal prides itself on our commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence. As an

award-winning leader in environmentally friendly recycling solutions, we can ease our customers concerns.

United Scrap Metal is focused on:

• Extending the life of landfills, each year diverting thousands of truckloads and corresponding tons of materials from landfills, while redirecting the materials for productive global utilization.
• Preserving the earth’s precious natural resources by complying with all local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Guiding customers on changing recycling behaviors within their companies.
• Maintaining membership in the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) in order to keep up with and exceed industry standards.
• Working towards achieving “zero waste” within our facility.

United Scrap Metal recycles approximately 300 million pounds of material per year!

Our Vision for Long-term Sustainability Initiatives is to:

• Reduce materials such as paper grades, metal, plastic, rubber, and wood from entering the waste stream, through innovation and additional integrated recycling practices.
• Continue to promote a healthy and safe work environment for all employees in our organization through progressive training and awareness. 
• Pursue increased efficiencies and lower environmental impact of operations through continued education and advancement in technology. 
• Decrease the company’s carbon footprint by minimizing office energy, purchasing green power and utilizing bio fuels.
• Obtain environmental and safety certifications as our promise to ensure high levels of commitment to health, safety and our environment.