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Scrap Metal Recycling in the US - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Scrap Metal Recycling industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Scrap metal recycling facilities collect, process and recycle ferrous metals like iron and steel and nonferrous metals, including aluminum, copper and nickel. Recycling involves sorting, shearing, shredding, torching and baling scrap metal before selling it to downstream metal smelters for further processing.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Aluminum Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Nonferrous Metal Refining in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Nonferrous Metal Rolling & Alloying in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Nonferrous Metal Foundry Products Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Recyclable Material Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Recycling Facilities in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Waste Remediation and Materials Recovery Services in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Waste Remediation and Materials Recovery Services in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sorted Material Recovery in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sorted Material Recovery in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal Recycling in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US in 2025?
There is 32,311 people employed in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US declined -1.5% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US employ?
The average Scrap Metal Recycling in the US business is 63.6 employees.
Are businesses in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Scrap Metal Recycling in the US has increased in the last five years.
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