Scrap metal is bits and pieces of
metal parts (e.g.,) bars, turnings, rods, sheets, wire) or
metal pieces that may be combined together with bolts or
soldering (e.g., radiators, scrap automobiles, railroad box
cars), which when worn or superfluous can be
recycled.
scrap
metal, used
metals that are an important source of industrial
metals and alloys, particularly in the production of
steel, copper, lead, aluminum, and zinc.
Smaller amounts of tin, nickel, magnesium, and
precious metals are also recovered from
scrap.
Scrap
consists of recyclable
materials, usually metals, left over from
product manufacturing and consumption, such as
parts of vehicles, building supplies, and
surplus materials. Unlike waste, scrap
has monetary value, especially recovered
metals, and non-metallic materials are also
recovered for recycling.
