General Info

United Scrap Metal was started in 1978 on a $200 investment. The company is an independently held scrap metal recycler. Metals recycled include aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, nickel alloys, steel and precious metals. The company serves the automotive, aerospace,defense/military and government industries. United also assists customers in the development and maintenance of comprehensive recycling programs and the reduction of waste streams such as paper, plastic and wood. The company has been honored with numerous awards including being named by Arthur Anderson the 1996 National Small Business Subcontractor of the Year. United is a WBE Certified, Woman-Owned Business and is headquartered in Cicero, Ill.