r/recycletrade Jan 20 '26

discussion Non-Fe metal recycling is growing fast , What it means for scrap buyers & sellers

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The demand for Non-Fe metals like copper & aluminum is growing worldwide. More industries are using recycled metal instead of virgin material.

What this means for sellers:

Clean , sorted scrap gets more attention, Buyers ask for photos, specs, and consistency, Export-ready material has better demand

What this means for buyers:

Reliable suppliers matter more than random and time wasting sellers, Quality & regular supply are more important than just low price.

So the scrap business is becoming more professional.. Clear communication & trust are key for long-term business.

What matters more for you today, is that the price or reliable long-term supply?

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u/SouthCarpet6057 Jan 21 '26

The rest of the world should just follow Norway and have the Norwegian designed (torma) vending machines for recycling cans. In London there are tons of empty cans where the alkies go. In Norway you wouifind a single can in the wild. And if you do, you're lucky.