r/recycletrade Nov 22 '25

πŸ‘‹ Welcome to r/recycletrade - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Great_Zombie_5762, a founding moderator of r/recycletrade.

This is our new home for all things related to trading of recyclables and scraps. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about recycling business, scrap prices, import export policies for scrap and recyclables.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
  3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
  4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/recycletrade amazing.


r/recycletrade 6h ago

sell Used beverage cans

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UBC cans ready for sale


r/recycletrade 6h ago

sell Copper scrap

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Copper scrap


r/recycletrade 1d ago

Unusable clothes and textiles

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Is there any legit companies that take clothes or fabric that isn’t usable anymore?


r/recycletrade 16d ago

Aluminum bottle caps from Glass recycling

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Hello, is there anyone in this subbredit that is looking to buy Aluminum bottle caps from Glass recycling? Approximate quantities 600 tonnes/year. Central Europe would be great, but other european countries work aswell, depending on the price and final distance. Please DM me.


r/recycletrade 28d ago

Starting a lithium-ion battery recycling (black mass) plant in Gujarat β€” need advice from anyone in this industry

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Hi all β€” I'm setting up a battery recycling business in Gujarat, India, starting with black mass production (mechanical processing, not full metal extraction) sold on to refiners. New to the industry and would really appreciate advice from anyone who's actually done this. Main questions:

  1. Is black-mass-only actually profitable in India, or does the real margin only kick in once you're extracting metals yourself? How do black mass sales to refiners typically work β€” long-term contracts or spot sales?
  2. Sourcing scrap batteries consistently β€” I've seen listings on IndiaMART/TradeIndia but hard to judge quality/reliability from outside. Is importing dead/scrap lithium batteries realistic (duty-free now, I believe), or more trouble than it's worth early on? How does import cost compare to domestic B2B sourcing?
  3. How do you land a consistent black mass buyer, not just one-off sales?
  4. Machinery β€” talking to a few Chinese recycling-line manufacturers. Worth looking at Indian manufacturers too? Any pros/cons on cost, support, spares, compliance?

Any leads, warnings, or "wish I knew this before starting" advice welcome. Happy to share more on what I've figured out so far if useful.


r/recycletrade Jul 30 '26

sell Looking for MS boring scrap buyers

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As a hard core factory running 20 + cnc machines and lathes we produce 15 to 18 tonnes of ms scrap monthly and looking for genuine buyers. Potential buyers please reach out.


r/recycletrade Jul 29 '26

discussion Building an E-Waste & Li-ion Battery Recycling Facility – Looking to Connect

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r/recycletrade Jul 28 '26

shipping & logistics WHAT LICENSE I NEED TO EXPORT SCRAP FROM AUSTRALIA TO INDIA

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r/recycletrade Jul 28 '26

buy buying pet scrap bottles baled (10 to 200 tons) for fiber manufacturing

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hey everyone

we are currently looking to source baled pet scrap bottles for fiber production

seeking reliable suppliers who can handle consistent volumes

needed capacity: starting from 10 tons up to 100 or 200 tons

please dm me with your specs, pricing, loading location, and available capacity

ready to move fast if the details work out


r/recycletrade Jul 21 '26

info $1.3M in stolen copper and gear recovered, as organized crime rings shift to target AI data center supply chains

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Investigators with the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois recovered two stolen trailers loaded with $1.3 million worth of data center materials at a truck yard in Elk Grove Township (1), just outside Chicago, according to Business Insider (2).


r/recycletrade Jul 20 '26

Available

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Metals available


r/recycletrade Jul 16 '26

Importing HMS 1&2 Scrap to India – Need Advice from Experienced importer /trader.

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r/recycletrade Jul 15 '26

Machine sourcing from China

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Hi,
Has anybody had experience with purchasing recycling machines directly from China?

We recently purchased a shredder onshore in Australia and essentially paid $40k more for the same machine from China with a sticker attached to it.

I’m looking to purchase 2x bailers, shears and a granulator.

Ideally I’d like to travel over, have someone meet me, show me around to see various ones in use, help negotiate and organise freight.

Has anybody had experience with this and could anyone point me in the right direction?

Many thanks.


r/recycletrade Jul 09 '26

Metals

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Available


r/recycletrade Jul 07 '26

Tips for sourcing reliable plastic scrap suppliers. Spoiler

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r/recycletrade Jun 28 '26

Electronics recycling workers: how do disposals of mysteriously broken TVs change in the week after a big local sporting loss?

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r/recycletrade Jun 17 '26

Used HDPE Woolpack Bags for Sale β€” New Zealand

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Looking for buyers or recyclers interested in used HDPE woolpack bags sourced from New Zealand.

Material: HDPE woven, post-consumer

Condition: Structurally intact, baled

If your company purchases this type of material, feel free to message me.


r/recycletrade Jun 15 '26

I hate the clear tape on cardboard boxes. Can anyone recommend an eco-friendly paper-based tape?

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As the title suggests, I get really annoyed every time I see elderly people sorting through trash or recycling, peeling off the transparent tape from cardboard boxes. It would be great if that tape were also made of paper and could go into the recycling system along with the box. Does anyone working in eco-friendly packaging or waste recycling have any professional advice on this?


r/recycletrade Jun 13 '26

discussion No more non-renewable resources

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r/recycletrade Jun 12 '26

buy [Sourcing] EU aluminium scrap buyer β€” looking for shredder, turnings & briquettes (up to 1,200 t/month, DDP Czech Republic)

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Hi all β€” I'm a procurement buyer for an aluminium recycling operation in the Czech Republic (part of an established European metals group). We're actively looking to secure recurring volumes of aluminium scrap and would love to connect with processors, recyclers and yards across the EU.

What we're buying:

  • Aluminium shredder/frag, turnings/chips, and briquettes
  • Spec: Al β‰₯ 90%, Si ≀ 7%, Cu ≀ 3%, Zn ≀ 1%
  • Spectro analysis / certificate required per lot

Volume: up to ~1,200 t/month (recurring), growing

Logistics: delivered DDP to Czech Republic. Truck or rail (wagonload/block-train welcome if you're near a rail terminal β€” bonus).

Who we want to hear from: processors and recyclers who can supply consistent, on-spec material β€” ideally direct, no broker chain.

If this is your material, drop a comment or DM with your location, what you run, typical monthly availability, and indicative pricing basis (LME-linked preferred). Serious, ready to move on trial loads quickly. Thanks!


r/recycletrade May 19 '26

Where can I recycle used HDPE woolpack bags?

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Good day everyone ,where can I recycle used HDPE woolpack bags?

The material is 100% HDPE plastic with polyolefin labels and nylon stitching

β€’ Origin: New Zealand
β€’ Composition: Mainly HDPE woven material, with polyolefin labels and nylon stitching
β€’ Quantity: Approximately 350,000 bags per batch (~500MT)

Any recommendations for recycling factories, buyers, or processing companies would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.


r/recycletrade May 01 '26

90,000lbs of SA-414 Grade A

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r/recycletrade Apr 28 '26

Unused item sharing platform, thingsmatch.com

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r/recycletrade Apr 24 '26

discussion Looking for Importers/Intenders of Aluminium Scrap in Europe

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