Ferrous
Usable Stainless Steel
Prime flat & round product ready for re-use and re-rolling.
Global ferrous & non-ferrous scrap trading · ISRI · BIR
We move the world's metal.
Universal Metals Inc. trades secondary ferrous and non-ferrous scrap — connecting mills, service centers, recyclers and smelters across the USA and around the world.
Live trade desk
- 8 Core commodities
- 6+ Continents reached
- ISRI · BIR Accredited member
- 24/7 Trade helpline
What we trade
Materials we trade
From prime usable stainless to graded non-ferrous scrap — sourced, inspected and delivered to spec.
Ferrous
Stainless Steel Scrap
Graded 304 / 316 and mixed turnings for mills and smelters.
Non-ferrous
Aluminum Scrap
Extrusions, sheet, cast and UBC streams, sorted by alloy.
Non-ferrous
Copper Bearing Items
Bright, #1 and #2 copper plus copper-bearing assemblies.
Non-ferrous
Brass Scrap
Yellow, red and mixed brass — clean and turnings.
Non-ferrous
Lead Scrap
Soft lead, batteries and lead-bearing material, handled safely.
Non-ferrous
Zinc Scrap
Die-cast, dross and galvanizer's zinc for re-melt.
Ferrous
Round Bars
Usable stainless round bar in a range of grades and sizes.
Why Universal Metals
Built for both sides of the trade
The best home for your material
An established supplier base of mills, service centers and recyclers throughout the world means your scrap finds the right buyer — and the right price — fast.
Metal sourced and delivered
Strong logistical arrangements let you procure quality secondary metal from anywhere in the world, graded to spec and delivered on schedule.
-
Worldwide network
Buyers and suppliers across six continents.
-
Reliable logistics
Packing, freight and customs handled end to end.
-
Accredited grading
ISRI & BIR members, trading to industry standards.
-
Fast settlement
Clear valuations and prompt, transparent payment.
How it works
How a deal moves
-
01
Inquiry
Tell us what you're buying or selling — grade, volume and location.
-
02
Grading & quote
We grade the material to ISRI spec and return valuation and terms.
-
03
Logistics
Packing, freight and customs arranged across borders.
-
04
Settlement
Fast, transparent payment once material is confirmed.
Proud members of
Members of the bodies that set the standard
Universal Metals Inc. trades responsibly and to recognized global standards as a member of the world's leading recycling trade organizations.
Ready to move metal?
Get a fast, transparent quote to buy or sell — our trade desk replies the same business day.
Get in touch
Let's talk tonnage
Inquiry to buy or sell — our trade desk responds fast.
-
Office
98 Cuttermill Road, Suite 428N
Great Neck, NY 11021 -
Phone
+1 516 829 0896
+1 703 598 7007 - Email info@univmetals.com
- Hours Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm · 24/7 helpline