Metalico, Inc. (NYSEMKT: MEA) is a publicly traded metal recycling and environmental services company focused on the acquisition, processing and resale of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. The company purchases a wide range of metal materials from industrial, commercial and residential sources, including junk vehicles, manufacturing off-cuts, obsolete machinery, and metal-containing byproducts. By dismantling, shredding and sorting incoming materials, Metalico recovers and segregates steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass and other valuable metals for sale to domestic and international smelters and foundries.
In addition to its core metal recycling operations, Metalico offers environmental services such as tank pull and disposal, demolition support, and roll-off container rentals. These supplemental offerings enable the company to serve a broad customer base that includes automotive recyclers, heavy industrial manufacturers, power utilities, construction and demolition firms, and scrap dealers. Metalico’s integrated business model helps customers manage end-of-life metal assets while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Metalico operates an expanding network of processing yards and recycling centers across the Eastern United States. Since becoming a public company in the mid-2000s, Metalico has pursued a growth strategy centered on strategic acquisitions and site expansions, enhancing its geographic reach and processing capacity. These efforts have allowed the company to capture incremental volume from high-growth metropolitan and industrial regions.
Metalico is led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in scrap metal markets and environmental logistics. The company emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and sustainable practices, aiming to reduce waste and support circular economy principles through the efficient recovery and reuse of metal resources.
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