Lead

Recycled for reuse, divert from landfill and use less energy refining primary ore.

Lead Recycling

Lead is classified as a hazardous waste and is highly toxic to most species. Lead can be effectively recycled for reuse in new lead based products, diverting it from landfill and using less energy than refining primary ore.

Lead is used in a number of products but only accounts for only a small part of the waste stream. However, this metal is highly toxic to animals and humans and is classified as a hazardous waste. Due to its toxicity lead should not be placed in landfill where it could contaminate groundwater. Recycling lead helps protect the environment from the toxic metal and it also uses less energy than refining primary ore. About 90% of the lead scrap produced in Australia arises from lead-acid batteries in vehicles.

Lead is collected and then smelted in a furnace. It can then be formed into lead ingots of various purities, quantities, sizes and weight configurations for reuse in a range of products.

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Aluminium

Aluminium can be recycled endlessly without compromising any of its unique properties or quality.

Ferrous metals

Including cast iron, turnings, steel and stainless steel.

Scrap metal

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Non-ferrous metals

Including copper, aluminium, lead, zinc and nickel.

Radiators

Radiators are essential in cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Catalytic converters

Catalytic converters are emission control devices found in cars, mining equipment and other exhaust systems.

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