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They don't recycle?

• jacquesm 17y ago
  Yes, absolutely they do. But it's not as straightforward as it should be because the aluminum swarf is contaminated with cutting oils and other nasty materials. All the scrap gets recycled, a typical price for a pound of 'dirty' scrap is $0.09. Contrast that with $.70 for a pound for stock (and more expensive if it is a special grade or shape).
  • billswift 17y ago
    I'm curious where you got that scrap price. The last time I sold aluminum scrap (about a decade ago) they were paying $0.24 a pound for dirty scrap.