Stainless Steel
Recycling
Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy containing iron, chromium (10.5%+), and often nickel. Common grades include 304 (food equipment, sinks) and 316 (marine, medical). It's more valuable than carbon steel due to its alloy content.
What We Accept
All items processed through certified facilities with full documentation.
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Testing
Grade determined by XRF analysis — different grades (304, 316, 430, etc.) have different values based on nickel and chromium content.
Sorting
Separated by grade. Mixing grades reduces value. Clean, sorted stainless earns premium pricing.
Melting
Processed at specialty stainless steel mills using electric arc furnaces. Alloy content is preserved in the recycled product.
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Stainless Steel Questions
Common questions about stainless steel recycling.
Back to Scrap Metal arrow_forward304 stainless typically pays $0.40-$0.80/lb. 316 pays more ($0.60-$1.20/lb) due to higher nickel content. Prices follow the nickel commodity market. We verify grade with XRF testing for accurate pricing.
We use handheld XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analyzers to determine exact alloy composition. This ensures accurate grading and fair pricing — no guessing based on appearance.
Some stainless grades (like 430) are magnetic. Others (304, 316) are typically non-magnetic but can become slightly magnetic after cold working. XRF testing confirms grade regardless of magnetic properties.
Yes. Stainless steel prep tables, sinks, hoods, and walk-in components from restaurant decommissions. We haul and pay by weight at the appropriate grade.
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