Light Iron Recycling

Thin-gauge sheet metal

Pile of light iron thin gauge sheet metal scrap

Recycle your light iron scrap today.

Light iron scrap is thin-gauge sheet metal typically sourced from consumer and industrial items like appliances, car shells, and air conditioners. It is ideal for shredding and is a key component in the light iron scrap recycling stream for ferrous metals.

Appliances

Washers, dryers, and ovens

Car Components

Car shells and body panels

HVAC Units

Air conditioning units

Sheet Metal

Thin sheet metal products

Shredding Ready

Ideal materials for shredding process

Ferrous Metals

Key component in recycling stream

truck hauling light iron scrap to a metal recycling facility

Compliance requirements for light iron suppliers

As part of Radius’ material source control program, all suppliers of automobiles, appliances, and other light iron products destined for shredding are required to sign a Hazardous Materials Compliance Contract (HMCC) before delivering to any of our U.S. facilities.

This ensures all incoming materials are free from hazardous substances and meet our strict environmental and safety standards.

Ready to recycle your light iron?

Contact our team or visit a Radius facility near you to get started.

Light iron refers to thin, lightweight ferrous scrap metal, typically less than 1/8 inch thick. Common examples include appliances, shelving, and metal furniture. Light iron is magnetic and primarily composed of steel.

Yes! Radius accepts light iron that is painted, rusted, or has minor surface coatings, ss long as the scrap is primarily ferrous metal and free of excessive contaminants like rubber or plastic.

Light iron prices fluctuate based on market conditions. Contact your local Radius facility for today’s competitive rate per ton or pound. We update pricing regularly to reflect current scrap metal market trends

Radius pays by weight for light iron. Payout is based on the total pounds or tons of material you bring in, ensuring fair and accurate compensation.

Yes, you can mix light iron with other ferrous metals. However, for faster service, we recommend sorting materials by type.

Radius grades light iron based on thickness, cleanliness, and contamination levels.