Scrap metal is discarded or used metal, from old appliances, vehicles, construction, or manufacturing, that can be reprocessed and recycled into new products, making it a valuable resource for industry and a key part of the circular economy by reducing the need for new ore mining. It includes both ferrous (iron-based) and non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, brass, and steel, and can come from residential, commercial, or industrial sources.
