What we offer

Scrap metal collection, sorting and recycling

Scrap metal collection, metal recycling and a reliable source of recycled raw materials.

Competitive scrap prices
Certified recycling processes
Help reduce CO₂ emissions

Scrap metal ready to be recycled by Stena Recycling

Looking for a reliable scrap metal collection and recycling partner?

When it comes to scrap metal collection and metal recycling, your business needs a reliable recycling partner that can collect, sort and recycle ferrous and non-ferrous metals in an efficient and environmentally responsible way, while offering the best possible market prices. When you work together with Stena Recycling, we can collect your scrap metal including iron, steel, copper and aluminium.

We also have the advanced processes in place to recycle it into high-quality raw materials for use in new products. As well as reliable collection and responsible recycling, we offer a wide range of equipment and containers, so scrap metal left over from your production can be sorted correctly and transported safely.

1. Collect

We collect ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal left over from your production.

2. Transport

All handling and processing is taken care of by experts at one of our certified recycling facilities.

3. Inspect, sort and process

Your scrap metal is inspected, sorted and processed to meet quality and purchasing requirements.

4. Fragment and recycle

More complex material is fragmented and recycled using our advanced processes.

5. Re-sale of recycled raw materials

We provide steel mills, foundries, and smelters with high-quality recycled raw materials for use in new climate-smart products.

Why choose stena recycling to handle your scrap metal?

Every year, Stena Recycling recycles several million tonnes of scrap metal from across all industries, including iron, steel, copper and aluminium. We work with customers of all sizes, from businesses that work with smaller volumes to those who handle hundreds of thousands of tonnes every year. We have been taking care of material responsibly since 1939, so you can be sure that we will always handle your scrap metal in the best possible way, for your business and for the environment.

At Stena Recycling, we have over 160 certified recycling facilities in seven countries. This means that our services and processes are always close to your source of waste – so you can cut transport costs as well as emissions. With our unique recycling processes and sales channels, we create value throughout the waste management chain – ensuring the greatest possible financial value for your business, while supporting your sustainability goals.

Looking for ways to protect material value?

Sort for maximum value

To avoid mixing different grades of scrap metal, we can help you sort it at source. We ensure that you have the right sorting and collection equipment and that your employees are properly trained. And the more you sort your scrap, the more you can earn from it.

Recycle smarter, reduce impact

When you work with Stena Recycling, your scrap metal is always taken care of using advanced recycling processes where the greatest possible value is extracted from it. So you can be reassured that your waste is handled in the best possible way to reduce your climate impact.

Access global markets

At Stena Recycling, we have a reliable network of global sales channels where high-quality recycled raw materials are in great demand. This means we can always find the most suitable buyer for your scrap metal and can always offer competitive prices – regardless of price fluctuation.

What makes recycling better than new production?

Reycling 1 tonne of iron saves over 1 tonne of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Aluminium is an excellent material for recycling as it is energy-intensive to manufacture.

Go to source

Recycling saves 95% of the energy compared to producing new aluminium from new ore.

Go to source

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Turn your scrap metal into value. Our experts make collection, sorting, and recycling simple and efficient, so you can focus on what matters.

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Three trends within metal recycling

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Increase in complex waste

The amount of complex scrap is increasing from both production and end-of-life products. We constantly invest in new metal recycling processes to extract the maximum metal and iron – even from complex waste.

A pile of recycled raw materials at Stena Nordic Recycling Center

More demand for recycled raw materials

Demand is increasing for high-quality recycled raw materials that can compete with virgin raw materials and be used in products with a lower climate impact. Using unique processes, we can extract the maximum resources for use in new products.

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Price fluctuation

At Stena Recycling, we have a reliable network of global sales channels where high-quality recycled raw material is in great demand. This means we can always offer competitive prices for your scrap metal – regardless of price fluctuation.

Facts about ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Iron

Used to make steel. Processed in steel and smelters where it becomes sheet metal in cars, beams, pipes and more.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel can withstand harsh environments and is used in pipes in industrial products, materials in white goods and more.

Copper

Copper conducts electricity effectively and is found in cables, electrical and electronic products and more.

Aluminium

Aluminium has a lot of useful properties. It is durable, lightweight and conducts electricity effectively. Recycled aluminium is used in vehicles, aircraft, electronics, tools and more.

Want to buy recycled raw materials?

Stena Metal International together with Stena Recycling’s markets across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Poland, materials are processed, inspected, and customized for top quality. Many metals come from Stena Recycling’s shredding and granulation facilities, where recycled metal quality is continuously assured.

Buy recycled raw materials

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Want to make your business more circular?

Stena Circular Consulting’s services cover key aspects of the circular economy, specializing in circular product design, zero waste initiatives, circular system design, and integrating circularity into clients’ strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Stena Recycling’s industry solutions

At Stena Recycling, we provide sustainable solutions for tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries – from retail, manufacturing and public sector to processing, infrastructure, automotive and end-of-life vehicles.

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