Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB

What Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB does

Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB is a fourth-generation, family-owned scrap metal recycling company operating as part of the Almgruppen conglomerate in Sweden. Founded in 1942 (with roots in the Alm family's 1935 recycling business), the company runs two ISO 9001/14001/45001-certified processing facilities in Uppsala (headquarters at Björkgatan 40) and Gävle (formerly Arvid Svenssons, rebranded November 2025). It collects, sorts, processes, and resells approximately 40,000+ tons of scrap metal annually (100-150 tons delivered daily to smelters) across nine scrap fractions including iron, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, cable, lead, and lead-acid batteries.

The core operating technology consists of in-house material handlers, shears, crane trucks, and a container fleet ranging from 8 m³ lift dumpers to 35 m³ exchange trailers. The company holds permits for waste transport, hazardous waste transport, and operations under Sweden's environmental code (miljöbalken). Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) market-rate purchase and resale of scrap to smelting facilities, (2) container rental and pickup services with freight fees, and (3) industrial and public-sector demolition services subcontracted to construction firms and infrastructure projects. Pricing follows current scrap market rates with quality and quantity adjustments; payment terms differ between immediate Swish payouts for private sellers and 30-day invoicing for business customers.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-enterprise within the Uppsala and Gävle catchment areas in Sweden. The customer base spans private individuals, businesses across multiple industries, agriculture, government and public sector entities, and a niche sports-club fundraising channel (Föreningscontainern). Almgruppen encompasses five companies — Skrotcentralen Uppsala, Skrotcentralen Gävle, Returpappercentralen (paper recycling), Uppsala Handelsstål, and Handelsstål Gävle (newly produced iron and steel sales) — with fourth-generation family member Magnus Alm serving as CEO since 2019. The company and Almgruppen celebrated their 90th anniversary in 2025.

Name

Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB

Legal name

Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB

Website

https://skrotcentralen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skrotcentralen i Uppsala AB is a fourth-generation, family-owned Swedish scrap metal recycler operating ISO-certified facilities in Uppsala and Gävle. It processes 40,000+ tons of iron and non-ferrous scrap annually for resale to smelters, serving private and business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Recycling Services

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (42351)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel) (IMAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Scrap metal recycling
• Metal waste collection
• Industrial demolition services
• Container rental services
• Circular economy metals

Headquarters

HQ city

Uppsala

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Scrap Metal Purchase and Resale: Skrotcentralen purchases all types of iron and metal scrap from private individuals and businesses, then processes and resells the materials to smelting facilities. Pricing is based on current market rates, quality, and quantity. Private customers receive immediate payment via Swish or bank transfer (1-3 business days); business customers typically receive payment within 30 days.
2. Container and Pickup Services: The company offers container placement and scrap pickup services. For pickup services, a freight fee applies. Containers are available for rent/placement in various sizes from 8-35 m³.
3. Demolition Services: Skrotcentralen performs demolition projects for industrial and public sector clients, including dismantling and removal of metal structures. The company handles complete scrap management from demolition sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skrotcentralen purchases all types of iron and metal scrap from private individuals and businesses, then sorts and processes the material at certified facilities in Uppsala and Gävle before reselling it to smelting facilities as raw material. The company also provides own-fleet scrap pickup, container rental and exchange (8-35 m³), industrial demolition of metal structures, and a community container concept (Föreningscontainern) for sports clubs and associations, processing around 40,000 tons of scrap annually.

Product overview

Skrotcentralen is a scrap metal recycling company operating as part of Almgruppen, offering a comprehensive suite of services for collecting, processing, and recycling iron and various metal types. The core offering consists of pickup services (boka hämtning), scrap drop-off at their Uppsala and Gävle facilities (lämna skrot), and container services ranging from 8-35 m³. Additional services include demolition (rivningstjänst) and the Föreningscontainern program for sports clubs. Their product portfolio encompasses multiple scrap metal categories including järnskrot (iron), kopparskrot (copper), mässingskrot (brass), aluminiumskrot (aluminum), rostfritt skrot (stainless steel), kabelskrot (cable), blyskrot (lead), blybatterier (lead batteries), and övrig metallskrot (other metals). The company processes approximately 40,000 tons of scrap annually, transforming it into raw materials for smelting facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Föreningscontainern: A container service concept where sports clubs and associations place a collection container in their community to raise funds by collecting iron and metal scrap from local residents.

Products and services

• Scrap Drop-off (Lämna skrot)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ tons of scrap processed annually; 100-150 tons delivered daily to customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IK Sirius FotbollminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen is a proud sponsor of IK Sirius Fotboll, Uppsala's football club. This sponsorship supports local sports and community engagement.
• IK Sirius BandyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen has been a main partner to IK Sirius Bandy for several years, one of the city's most historic clubs.
• Uppsala BoISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen has been a proud sponsor of Uppsala's best women's bandy team, Uppsala BoIS, for several years.
• UNIK BandyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen supports UNIK Bandy as a collaboration partner.
• Hagunda IFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen collaborates with Hagunda IF as a partner. Hagunda IF has also participated in the Föreningscontainern concept for fundraising.
• Brynäs IFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen is a partner of Brynäs IF, Gävle's pride in ice hockey.
• Gefle IFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGefle IF is one of Skrotcentralen's collaboration partners.
• GGIK HockeyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen proudly collaborates with GGIK Hockey.
• Uppsala StadsmissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen is a friend company (vänföretag) to Uppsala Stadsmission and makes an annual Christmas donation to support their work for people in vulnerability in Uppsala.
• Svenska Kunskapsförlaget / Natur & MiljöbokenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkrotcentralen collaborates with Svenska Kunskapsförlaget to distribute Natur & Miljöboken (Nature & Environment Book) to middle schools in Uppsala municipality, supporting children's environmental education.
• Akademiska sjukhusets barnfondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen supports Akademiska sjukhusets barnfond (Children's Fund at Uppsala University Hospital), using their donation to bring joy to children being treated at the hospital.
• HjärtebarnsfondenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkrotcentralen supported Hjärtebarnsmatchen (Heart Children's Match), a charity football match between Hagunda IF and Sundsvall FBC to raise money for children with heart defects and their families.
• VägsäkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkrotcentralen worked in close collaboration with Vägsäk on demolition work for a railway electrification project in Gävle (Näringen district). Skrotcentralen handled demolition and complete scrap management for the 400-meter factory building formerly belonging to Gävle Galvan.
• MB Gräv & LastcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkrotcentralen participated as subcontractor for MB Gräv & Last in the demolition of an industrial building in Hedesunda, focusing on scrap handling with their powerful shears and processing for transport and recycling.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG: Major European metal scrap recycler with operations in Germany and across Europe. Comparable scrap collection yards, container services, and downstream smelter supply business, though with broader geographic footprint.
• Stena Recycling AB: Sweden's largest recycling group, operating nationwide metal scrap collection and processing facilities. Same core business as Skrotcentralen (scrap collection, processing, broker to smelters), but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Sims Metal Management Limited: Global metal recycler listed on the ASX with operations in North America, UK, and Australasia. Comparable collection, processing, and trading of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, though primarily outside the Nordics.
• Scholz AG: German-headquartered metal recycling group with European operations. Comparable ferrous and non-ferrous scrap collection, processing, and supply to steelworks; similar business model but continental European focus.
• Veolia Environnement S.A. Global environmental services company with metal scrap operations in the Nordics through Veolia Recycling. Adjacent comparable services including industrial waste collection, container rental, and certified handling.
• EMR Group (European Metal Recycling): One of the world's largest metal recyclers, with significant European operations including the Nordics. Directly comparable metal scrap collection, processing, and trading model, though at much larger scale.
• Ragn-Sells AB: Major Nordic recycling and environmental services company with significant metal scrap operations in Sweden. Overlapping services include scrap collection, container programs, and industrial waste handling for similar business customers.

Direct peers

• Kuusakoski Oy: Finnish family-owned metal recycler and one of the Nordic region's largest non-ferrous scrap processors. Closely comparable business model: collection yards, container services, processing, and resale of scrap metal to smelters across the Nordics.

Regional players

• Swerock AB: Swedish construction materials and demolition services provider (part of Peab). Comparable demolition services offering for industrial clients, including metal scrap handling as part of site clearance work.
• Renewi plc: UK and Benelux-focused recycling company with metal scrap streams. Comparable business model of waste/scrap collection, sorting, and processing for resale, though operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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