Aluminum Recycling Value for Businesses

Aluminum is the MVP of recyclable materials. It's infinitely recyclable, requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum from raw bauxite, and commands consistently strong commodity pricing. For businesses that generate aluminum waste, especially beverage cans, recovering it is both an environmental and financial win.

RME helps businesses bale aluminum as part of a complete materials we recycle program. Our Arizona stadium case study in success stories shows the impact at scale.

Why Aluminum Is So Valuable

Unlike many recyclables whose value fluctuates, aluminum maintains relatively stable and high pricing because remelting recycled aluminum is dramatically cheaper than producing virgin aluminum. The material can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality, making it a closed-loop material.

The Aluminum Association reports that nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, a testament to its recyclability.

Baling Aluminum

Aluminum cans bale densely and cleanly. For venues, cafeterias, and facilities with high beverage consumption, a dedicated aluminum baling stream captures maximum value. Aluminum should be kept separate from other materials to preserve its purity and pricing.

Who Generates Aluminum Waste

Stadiums and event venues, schools and universities, corporate campuses with dining facilities, food production plants, and manufacturing facilities all generate meaningful aluminum volumes. See sectors we serve for the full range of businesses we serve.

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