Aluminum scrap is aluminum scraps that have been removed for recycling from a product produced using aluminum itself. Aluminum is a metal that is used in many sectors, thanks to its physical properties and its easy availability in many parts of the world.
Aluminum; It is used in many different sectors and millions of products because it is easily available, highly durable in its processed form, easily shaped, having high corrosion resistance and most importantly, being easily recyclable.
In addition to its ability to absorb heat, it is a metal that is preferred abundantly in the aerospace sector due to its ability to cool easily, especially in cooling systems, in decorative items with the help of its bright appearance, and even in the aviation and space sector thanks to its high durability and easy workability.
Aluminum Scrap has been recycled and reused for almost 100 years. Incredibly, almost 75% of the aluminum used today is recycled and reused. Recycled aluminum can return to its original state without losing any of its properties, and it is recycled by using only 5% of the energy used in its initial production.
It stands out as a magnificent metal in the sector due to its endless recycling capability. Of course, these aluminum scraps go through certain processes while being separated. Primarily beverage cans, foil trays and aerosols are typically collected from homes or cans mixed with other food and beverage packaging, including steel food cans. Recyclable materials are taken to a local waste transfer station or material recovery facility, where they are sorted.