Short answer: Recycled aluminium uses about 5 percent of the energy of primary metal and keeps the same alloys; learn how streams are sorted and certified, with supply in our Aluminium Supplier and the broader view in our Metal Recycling Guide.
At a Glance
Why Recycled Aluminium
Remelting scrap saves up to 95 percent of the energy of smelting bauxite, with the carbon math in our Metal Carbon Footprint Guide.
Sorting and Remelting
Streams such as used beverage cans, extrusions and casting scrap are sorted by alloy and remelted, with checks in our Quality Inspection Guide and documents in our Mill Test Certificate Guide.
Grades and Properties
6061, 6063, 3003 and casting alloys are recovered with near-primary properties, with the range in our Aluminium Supplier page.
Buying Recycled Aluminium
Plan quantity and timing with our MOQ and Lead Time Guide and price with our Price Quotation Guide.
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Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.
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No – alloy sorting keeps properties.
About 95 percent versus primary metal.
6061, 6063, 3003, 3105 and A356.
Yes – MTC with chemistry and content.
MOQ varies by form; see our MOQ guide.
Get Recycled Aluminium Quote
HXSCO supplies recycled aluminium in 6061, 3003 and casting grades. Send alloy, form and quantity for a quote.