Metal waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services, on a fee or contract basis

CPC v2.1 Code: 8941

About metal waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services, on a fee or contract basis

cpc code 8941 covers the metal waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services industry, which plays a crucial role in the broader economy. This industry is responsible for collecting, processing, and preparing metal waste and scrap materials for reuse or further processing. By diverting these materials from landfills and providing a reliable source of raw materials, the metal waste and scrap recovery industry contributes to the sustainability and efficiency of various manufacturing and production processes.

Production process

The key production techniques used in this industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of metal waste and scrap. This typically includes activities such as dismantling, shredding, and compacting the materials to prepare them for transportation and further processing. Advanced technologies, such as magnetic separation and eddy current separation, may be employed to efficiently sort and segregate different types of metals.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the metal waste and scrap recovery industry include the collection of various metal waste and scrap materials, such as 4200 Iron and steel scrap, 4210 Nonferrous metal scrap, and 4220 Waste and scrap of precious metals. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the collection, sorting, and processing of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the metal waste and scrap recovery industry are the processed and prepared metal materials, which can be sold to 3310 Basic iron and steel industries, 3320 Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals, and other manufacturing industries that require these raw materials for their production processes.

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    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/89410'>89410: Metal waste and scrap recovery (recycling) services, on a fee or contract basis</a>"]


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