Creating a better, more sustainable future is what drives us.
Industrial sustainability solutions are more than recycling. They exist at the intersection of waste optimization, value recovery, compliance support, environmental responsibility and supply chain integration. Shapiro's suite of services covers every major material category and waste stream, including:
By integrating these services, we design programs that hold up in real operating environments and continue to perform as production volumes change.
Core Capabilities
Industrial Waste Solutions That Reduce Risk and Cost
Shapiro develops targeted waste management systems that go beyond collection, separation and disposal. We make solutions that turn liability into value. Our industrial waste solutions are adjusted to facility characteristics and production realities:
Comprehensive waste audit and characterization
Custom recycling and reuse strategies at scale
Diversion planning focused on cost efficiency
Compliance and documentation support
Our team can help you create sustainable recycling programs that improve operational flow and also reduce risk.
Industrial Recycling Services for Every Material Stream
At the foundation of any sustainability effort is responsible industrial recycling, and Shapiro's programs are built on decades of experience handling complex materials. Our recycling services include, but are not limited to:
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Specialty alloy recovery
Plastics and polymer streams
Mixed industrial recyclables through specialty partners
Automated classification and sorting
Master Alloys & RSI
One of the most sophisticated aspects of Shapiro's work is the Master Alloys and Recycled Secondary Ingot (RSI) program. These services are designed for manufacturers who want quality recycled content that meets stringent production specifications:
Custom alloy formulations using reclaimed feedstocks
Up to 99% recovery on select alloy components
Reduced raw material risk and supply variability
Enhanced supply chain sustainability and cost predictability
Closed Loop Recycling Programs That Keep Materials in Play
An all-important part of our umbrella offering is closed loop recycling, which guarantees that recyclable input materials are returned directly into the production cycle whenever possible. This approach drives greater reuse and lowers dependency on new raw materials.
Sustainability Dashboard
Actionable data is essential to progress. Shapiro's Sustainability Dashboard provides clients with centralized access to operational, environmental, and compliance data. This platform helps you:
Track materials by weight, grade, and value
Measure landfill diversion and recovery performance
Analyze carbon impact and Scope 3 emissions
Simplify multi-site reporting and auditing processes
Empower a Bright, Green Future
Circular by Shapiro helps you transform waste into valuable resources, lowering your carbon footprint and creating new revenue streams. We combine advanced analytics, custom reporting, and responsible sourcing to give you a transparent, measurable recycling program that continuously evolves with your needs. Partner with us to develop a more resilient, profitable, and sustainable future.
Discover how Shapiro and partners turn sustainability strategy into scalable action.
In our Circular Strategies Podcast, Bob Alvarez shares how Shapiro's Closed Loop programs help manufacturers reduce waste, drive efficiency, and make the planet better together.
Why Our Approach Works
How Our Clients Benefit from Shapiro’s Sustainability Services that Unite Material Control, Operational Reliability, and Long-Term Environmental Planning
Proven Expertise
With over a century of leadership in the scrap and recycling industry, we understand how materials behave in real industrial settings, from machining chips and turnings to mixed industrial byproducts.
Integrated Programs
Rather than siloing recycling from waste management or from sustainability reporting, our services work together. A closed loop system, for example, practically reinforces sustainability reporting and vice versa.
Custom Solutions
Every facility is different. We design programs that match your material types, production volumes, operational constraints and compliance benchmarks.
Operational Transparency
From real-time dashboards to detailed reporting, we provide the tools and metrics needed for internal management and external stakeholder communication.
Regulatory Compliance
We make sure all programs meet federal, state, and local regulations, reducing risk and liability.
Scalable Operations
Our systems are designed to grow with your facility, accommodating changes in volume, material mix or operational scope.
As a team, we try to make Shapiro the best place to work for and the best place to work with. We're a 120+ year old company that looks at everything as though we were a startup. New ideas and processes are happening all the time and they are all driven by our commitment to our customers and each other.
Bo Howard
VP of New Business Development
Materials and Waste Streams We Manage
Shapiro's capabilities cover nearly every industrial waste category:
Scrap metal of all grades and compositions
Process residues and manufacturing off-cuts
Plastic waste and polymer residuals
Hazardous waste streams handled with compliance support
End-of-life equipment and machinery via asset recovery or resale
Fluid-contaminated turnings and chips with fluid recovery solutions
We coordinate across material classes, so we provide a single, streamlined point of accountability for industrial waste and recycling performance.
Strategic Locations and Operational Reach
Shapiro supports clients through facilities and teams across the U.S., including Shapiro Metals Dickson TN, Shapiro Metals St Louis MO and Shapiro Metals Fitzgerald GA, among others. These regional hubs enhance logistical efficiency and guarantee rapid response for service needs, pickup coordination, and on-site support. We combine regional coverage with national capacity in order to deliver dependable programs that fit your operational footprint.
Partnering with Shapiro to Advance Sustainability
Industrial sustainability is not a single project; it is an ongoing, integrated part of how companies drive performance and mitigate risk.
Our goal is to provide your sustainability program is:
Operationally sound
Technically accurate
Cost-effective
Aligned with your business strategy
Whether you are mapping your first recycling program, seeking a sustainable waste management platform for multi-site operations, or turning waste into a strategic asset, Shapiro delivers professional execution and measurable progress.