Standards and Certifications
Scrap Industry Standards and Certifications, Explained
Plain answers on scrap specifications, ISO standards, recycler certifications and industry bodies, and what they mean when you sell.
Check Current Pricing →Browse the FAQsThe scrap industry has its own alphabet soup of specifications, standards and certificates. Some matter a great deal to a seller, and others mostly matter to large buyers. This site explains which is which.
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What You Get
Decoding the Industry Acronyms
Standards Touch Every Stream
From Metal to E-Waste
Ferrous Scrap
Non-Ferrous
Stainless
E-Waste
Batteries
Cables
Vehicles
Mixed Loads
Who This Is For
Anyone Who Wants to Know Who They Are Dealing With
Small Sellers
Wondering whether a certificate matters when you sell a pile? Start here.
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