Scrap metal recycling in Singapore

Author: Joseph Leine

Scrap metal is a term that refers to waste metal, metallic materials, and any product containing metal that can be recycled from previous consumption or product manufacturing.

Scrap Metal is one of the most recycled materials in the world because of its ease of recycling. It has the ability to be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties.

In 2021, 99% (1,306 thousand tonnes) of ferrous metal wastes and 98% (87 thousand tonnes) of non-ferrous metal wastes were recycled in Singapore, out of 1,312 thousand tonnes of ferrous metal wastes and 88 thousand tonnes of non-ferrous metal wastes generated.

Metals are classified into two types: ferrous and non-ferrous. Non-ferrous metals are more valuable than ferrous metals, despite the fact that ferrous metals are recycled in greater quantities.

  • Copper, Brass, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel (304/316) are examples of common non-ferrous metals (non-magnetic).
  • The most common ferrous metals (magnetic with a high iron content) are iron and stainless steel (201)

Scrap metal recycling in Singapore

Scrap metal recycling in Singapore can improve resource utilization and operational cost efficiency.

In today's market, your achievements in sustainable development and environmental performance are also dependent on having a strategic plan for waste management and recycling services.

Why should you scrap metal recycling in Singapore?

Using the best waste disposal methods can help you make a difference. Metals are valuable because they can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality. Scrap Metal in Singapore recycling has numerous financial and environmental advantages.

1. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES ARE SAVED

Recycling scrap metal saves energy by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced during the metal-making process from ores. It also conserves natural resources; for example, one study found that recycling one ton of steel can save up to 2500 pounds of iron ore, over 1400 pounds of coal, and approximately 120 pounds of limestone.

2. SAVES MONEY AND CREATES NEW JOBS

Recycling metal from machinery and equipment that has already served you for years and repurposing it allows you to save money on purchasing new tools. It is inexpensive and efficient. Furthermore, it creates thousands of jobs for city residents.

3. FRIENDLY TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Recycling metals is environmentally friendly because it requires much less energy and resources such as water than extracting metal from the earth.

How to recycle Scrap metal in Singapore?

Metal, paper, glass, and plastics can be recycled by depositing them in blue recycling bins located at each block in public housing estates. If you live in a public housing development built after 2014, your floor will have dual chutes

For refuse and recyclables. Every household in a landed home receives a recycling bin. All condominium estates will also include recycling bins.

The metal recycling procedure

  • Metals collection
  • Sorting the metals into various categories
  • Metals are melted down.
  • The metals are purified to ensure that they are free of contaminants.
  • Metals are heated to high temperatures, then poured and cooled in a cast before being molded into metal sheets or bars for the production of new products.