PSIC 2019 · Group
383
Materials recovery
Materials recovery involves processing metal and non-metal waste and scrap into secondary raw materials through mechanical or chemical transformation. It includes the recovery of materials from waste streams by separating and sorting recyclable materials from non-hazardous waste.
Includes
- Processing of metal and non-metal waste and scrap into secondary raw materials
- Recovery of materials from waste streams by separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste
- Separating and sorting commingled recoverable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals
Excludes
- Manufacture of new final products from secondary raw materials