Electric Motor Recycling Services & Recovered Metal Products

Star Recycling offers expert electric motor recycling services, helping businesses recover high‑value ferrous and non‑ferrous metals from motors in an environmentally responsible way—providing sustainable recovered metal products tailored for industrial reuse

Efficient Recycling of Copper and Aluminum Motors

Star Recycling delivers efficient recycling of copper and aluminum electric motors, maximizing resource recovery with eco‑friendly processes that convert valuable non‑ferrous metals into high‑grade recovered metal products

Star Recycling brings over 75 years of industry-leading expertise to the efficient recycling of copper and aluminum electric motors, delivering eco-conscious recovery of non-ferrous metals and offering businesses high-value recovered materials and streamlined service. Our process is designed to be effective, transparent, and tailored to your needs:

Expert disassembly to separate copper and aluminum windings, ensuring optimal recovery of valuable non‑ferrous components.
Advanced material separation, employing methods such as shredding and electromagnetic separation to efficiently isolate copper, aluminum, and steel from each motor.
Sustainable metal recovery, enabling the reintroduction of copper and aluminum into industrial use with significantly lower energy consumption compared to primary production—such as up to 95% energy savings for recycled aluminum.
Customized service for businesses, with transparent, white-glove programs that enhance metal revenues, reduce waste, and bolster environmental compliance.

We Recycle AC/DC Motors, Industrial Drives, Compressors & More

Star Recycling brings over 75 years of dedicated expertise to the efficient, comprehensive recycling of diverse motor types—from AC and DC motors to industrial drives, compressors, and beyond—ensuring top value recovery and exceptional service.

With Star Recycling, clients benefit from a streamlined, environmentally responsible service that handles everything—from aging compressors to robust industrial drives—turning them into high-value, sustainable recovered metal products.

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Maximizing Value from Copper Windings and Metal Components

Star Recycling excels at recovering high‑value copper windings and metal parts from a wide variety of motors, converting these intricately-wound components into valuable reclaimed materials—without compromising on sustainability or profitability. With over 75 years of dedicated experience, their white‑glove approach ensures clients benefit from precision dismantling, efficient separation, and clear pricing transparency, ultimately unlocking greater metal revenue and reducing waste.

Understanding that copper windings often represent the most valuable portion of a motor, Star Recycling leverages industry-best practices to maximize yields—whether from AC, DC, or industrial-grade units. By focusing on clean separation and direct mill partnerships, they help clients turn complex motor scrap into streamlined returns, ensuring every coil, stator, and copper-rich component contributes to sustainability and enhanced client value.

Solutions for Manufacturers, Demolition Contractors, and Scrap Yards

Star Recycling delivers customized recycling solutions that help manufacturers streamline scrap handling and boost profitability. Their white‑glove service includes:

A no-cost, no-obligation review of your current scrap and motor-handling systems to uncover efficiency gains and revenue opportunities
A detailed, written transition plan and personalized proposal, mapping out goals, implementation steps, and potential performance improvements
Transparent pricing and direct partnerships with mills and specialty processors, eliminating middlemen and ensuring clients receive top-dollar for materials
Robust documentation and checks-and-balances, ensuring every pickup is accurately logged, weights are verified, and clients maintain visibility throughout the recycling process

For demolition contractors and scrap yards, Star Recycling offers trusted support with efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility:

Expertise grounded in white-glove service, delivering consistent, safety-first operations tailored to high-volume and complex job sites
Access to customized logistics support, ensuring professional handling from demolition zones to transportation and processing facilities, while reducing environmental impact
Environmental and safety compliance, ensuring responsible handling and disposal that safeguards both job site conditions and regulatory requirements

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