SA Recycling
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersOrange, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
SA Recycling firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SA Recycling
- Legal name
- SA Recycling, LLC
- Website
- https://sarecycling.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SA Recycling industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scrap Metal Recycling
- NAICS
- Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393), Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (33141)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous) (BPALADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Auto Shredding & Metal Fragmentation (Shredder Operations) (EUAIAJAD), Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Steel/Iron) (EUAIAJAA), Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc) (EUAIAJAB), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Metal Recycling (Structural Steel, Rebar, Roofing, Wire) (IMAKAMAF)
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Where SA Recycling is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orange
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
SA Recycling business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Scrap Metal Purchase and Processing: SA Recycling purchases scrap metal from individuals and businesses, processes it through shredding and sorting, then sells processed materials to domestic and international manufacturers. Revenue comes from selling processed ferrous and non-ferrous metals to steel mills and manufacturers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Variable pricing based on metal type and daily market rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
SA Recycling product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SA Recycling purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from individual consumers and businesses across over 140 physical locations in 15 U.S. states. The company processes this scrap through shredding, shearing, sorting, baling, torching, and auto crushing operations, then sells the processed materials to domestic steel mills and international manufacturers. It also offers certified destruction services, roll-off container logistics, automobile and appliance recycling, and operates a brass and bronze ingot foundry (SA Alloys) and an organic waste diversion business (SA Organics).
Product overview
SA Recycling is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and processor operating over 150 recycling centers across 15 U.S. states. The company offers a comprehensive suite of recycling services including Metal Recycling Services (the core platform), Manufacturing Scrap Services, Appliance Recycling, Automobile Recycling, Certified Destruction, Demolition Scrap Services, and Green Waste/SA Organics Recycling. The company also operates SA Alloys, a brass and bronze ingot foundry in Pennsylvania. Supporting services include Roll-Off Container Services for job-site collection, Junk Car Removal, and Terminal Island Port Operations (the only two port loading facilities in the southwest United States). The company processes nearly 5 million tons of scrap annually with operations ranging from small neighborhood recycling centers to large shredding facilities that ship materials to domestic and international manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SA Alloys: A brass and bronze ingot manufacturing company devoted to partnering with suppliers and customers to provide highest quality ingot at competitive prices.
- SA Organics Recycling
Products and services
- Metal Recycling Services Core recycling service that purchases, processes, and resells ferrous and non-ferrous metals through complete shredding, shearing, sorting, baling, torching, and auto crushing operations. Serves individual sellers, industrial manufacturers, construction contractors, and auto dismantlers across 140+ U.S. locations.
- Manufacturing Scrap Services Recycling service for industrial manufacturers generating metal waste from machining and similar subtractive manufacturing processes. Provides recurring pickup, processing, and disposal of manufacturing byproducts under supply agreements.
- Appliance Recycling Certified recycling service for household and industrial appliances, including freon recovery and proper handling of regulated components. Serves appliance manufacturers and general consumers.
- Automobile Recycling Recycling service focused on end-of-life vehicles, including vehicle de-pollution, auto crushing, and parts recovery. Serves auto dismantlers and individuals selling junk cars with cash payment and optional towing.
- Certified Destruction Certified destruction service performed at four shredder facilities for proprietary prototypes, sensitive materials, and items requiring secure disposal with documentation. Protects proprietary information for manufacturers while meeting environmental compliance requirements.
- Demolition Scrap Services Recycling service for demolition contractors handling metallic construction debris, plate and structural scrap, and rebar. Supports contractors engaged in construction, demolition, and railcar dismantling with job-site collection and proper documentation.
- SA Organics Recycling (Green Waste) Organic waste diversion and composting service operated by wholly-owned subsidiary SA Organics Recycling, providing responsible green waste management for the Coachella Valley, California.
- SA Alloys (Brass and Bronze Ingot Manufacturing) Brass and bronze ingot manufacturing company (SA Alloys) devoted to partnering with suppliers and customers to provide highest quality ingot at competitive prices. Operates a foundry in Pennsylvania as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SA Recycling.
- Roll-Off Container Services Roll-off box service for job-site recycling and collection, available in 3ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, and 8ft container sizes with closed top options. Used by construction, demolition, and industrial customers for on-site scrap metal collection.
- Junk Car Removal Cash payment service for old or damaged vehicles, with towing potentially available at certain locations. Targets consumers looking to dispose of junk cars quickly with same-day payment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Processes 5 million tons of scrap annually across 140 locations
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SA Recycling
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SA Recycling technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
SA Recycling partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- STEINERTcorePartnership for metal sorting technology including LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) for precision alloy sorting. SA Recycling CEO George Adams highlighted this technology as the future direction of metal recycling for meeting reshoring demand for specialty alloys production in the U.S.
- Tenaris/Steel Recycling ServicesminorTenaris subsidiary Steel Recycling Services acquired a 39-acre scrap processing yard in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania from SA Recycling. The site is adjacent to Tenaris's existing steelmaking facility in Koppel, PA. SA Recycling operated the site during a transition period through early 2026.
- Recycle USAminorSA Recycling acquired Recycle USA, expanding their presence in the Birmingham, Alabama market area.
- Sims LimitedcoreJoint venture partnership where Sims Limited holds a 50% stake in SA Recycling. Sims is an Australia-based global metals recycler. SA Recycling's stronger performance is expected to offset weaker conditions in Sims' Australia and New Zealand operations.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SA Recycling competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Republic Services: Major U.S. solid waste and recycling services company. While broader than pure-play scrap metal, Republic's materials recovery and recycling operations overlap with portions of SA Recycling's collection and processing business.
- Nucor Corporation: Largest U.S. steel producer and major buyer of ferrous scrap. While primarily a steelmaker, Nucor's raw materials segment includes scrap procurement operations, making it both a customer and adjacent competitor to SA Recycling.
- Waste Management Inc. Largest U.S. waste services company with significant recycling operations including metal recovery. Adjacent competitor in the broader recycling ecosystem but not focused exclusively on scrap metal like SA Recycling.
- EMR Group: One of the world's largest metal recyclers headquartered in the UK, operating globally with comparable ferrous/non-ferrous shredding and processing capabilities. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint than SA Recycling.
- Commercial Metals Company (CMC): Vertically integrated steel manufacturer that also operates scrap metal recycling operations as upstream feedstock supply. Comparable in metals end-market exposure while operating at significantly larger scale with downstream steelmaking.
Direct peers
- Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel): One of the largest U.S. metal recyclers operating a coast-to-coast network of scrap facilities, with integrated steel-making (Level(s)) downstream. Competes directly with SA Recycling for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap supply and end-market sales.
- Metalico: U.S.-based scrap metal recycler with a multi-state network of ferrous and non-ferrous processing yards and shredding operations, overlapping substantially with SA Recycling's footprint and customer base.
- Ferrous Processing & Trading: Major U.S. scrap metal processor with shredding and sorting operations primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Directly comparable in service offering (ferrous/non-ferrous scrap processing) and customer mix.
- Sims Limited: Australia-based global metals recycler and SA Recycling's 50/50 joint venture partner. Operates scrap metal collection and processing globally with comparable ferrous and non-ferrous processing capabilities, making it the most directly comparable peer.
Others
- Tenaris (Steel Recycling Services): Global steel pipe manufacturer whose subsidiary Steel Recycling Services acquired SA Recycling's Beaver Falls, PA yard in November 2025. Represents the customer-vertical-integration dynamic, increasingly active as both a buyer and competitor in scrap metal processing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SA Recycling leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
SA Recycling subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
SA Recycling funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SA Recycling M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SA Recycling
What does SA Recycling do?
SA Recycling purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from individual consumers and businesses across over 140 physical locations in 15 U.S. states. The company processes this scrap through shredding, shearing, sorting, baling, torching, and auto crushing operations, then sells the processed materials to domestic steel mills and international manufacturers. It also offers certified destruction services, roll-off container logistics, automobile and appliance recycling, and operates a brass and bronze ingot foundry (SA Alloys) and an organic waste diversion business (SA Organics).
Is SA Recycling a public or private company?
SA Recycling is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was SA Recycling founded?
SA Recycling was founded in 2007. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is SA Recycling based?
SA Recycling is headquartered in Orange, United States, in the North America region.
How does SA Recycling make money?
One revenue line is on record: scrap Metal Purchase and Processing.
Who are SA Recycling's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Republic Services, Nucor Corporation, Waste Management Inc., EMR Group and Commercial Metals Company (CMC). Direct peers are Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel), Metalico, Ferrous Processing & Trading and Sims Limited. Tenaris (Steel Recycling Services) is listed as an others.
Does SA Recycling have an API?
No public API is recorded for SA Recycling.
What industry is SA Recycling in?
SA Recycling's product category is Scrap Metal Recycling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALADAF, Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous), with a secondary code of EUAIAJAD, Auto Shredding & Metal Fragmentation (Shredder Operations). Its NAICS code is 562920 and its SIC code is 5050.