Evaluating Your Needs.

Our services begin with an assessment of your recycling needs. Our evaluation includes:

• A detailed analysis of the recyclable materials you generate.
• A review of the way you generate those recyclables.
• An analysis of the way you currently handle those recyclables and the reason why you do it that way.
• The possibly recyclable waste you are not currently recycling.

Our evaluation covers the following materials:

• Ferrous Metals
• Non-Ferrous Metals
• Circuit boards and computer waste
• Sonstruction/ Demolition (C&D) Waste
• Plastics
• Paper
• Glass

Environmental best management practices

The goal of this process is to help you determine that:

1. All of the items that can be recycled are being recycled,
2. Your procedures and equipment are optimal for you specific situation and
3. That any changes make economic and operational sense.

This ultimately translates to a positive impact on your bottom line. This comes from a combination of better prices for your scrap and improved operational procedures relating to your recyclables.

Materials Management.

We have designed a variety of efficient scrap and materials management systems to maximize efficiency and eliminate double handling and other factors that drive up your operating costs or reduce what can be paid for your scrap.

• Automated scrap movement systems
• Indoor scrap holding facilities
• Outdoor covered facilities
• Customized equipment
• Containerized trucking

Market Expertise.

At Forman Metal, we regularly look for new and innovative ways to help you receive the most for your material. Because of our volume and ability to market to a variety of sources both domestically and internationally, we often can help you receive a better price for your materials.

Another concept we embrace is that selling your materials in “as is” condition often does not maximize your revenues. Therefore, we will work with your staff to work towards the source separation of your recyclables to help you receive the highest possible return.

Industries Served Include:

• Construction Trades
• Fabrication Shops
• Metal Parts / Product Manufacturers
• Screw Machine Shops and CNC Shops
• Tool and Die Shops
• Mechanical / HVAC Contractors
• Warehouses

Pick-Up / Equipment

• Pick-ups within 24 hours of your telephone or fax notification.
• We offer a variety of containers that can be placed at your site depending on your needs.
  • The outside containers, lugger boxes, range in size from 8 to 20 yards.
  • These lugger boxes can be sealed to avoid draining liquids on your property, if required.
  • Our inside containers, self-dumping hoppers, range from 1/2 yard to 2 yards in size.
  • For smaller quantities, we make use of barrels or gaylord so that your scrap can be picked up more regularly.
  • The appropriate choice provides for timely, regular service which translates into a prompt return on your investment and more profit for your business.
• We will lease, on your behalf, other types of special trucks or containers not currently a part of our fleet operations.

Service, Service and More Service.

We look for specific solutions for your situation not a boilerplate response. For all your recycling needs and environmental needs, Forman Metal offers the highest level of service in the industry. We offer prompt, on-time pick-ups and solutions to your most complex problems. We’re confident that no one in the industry offers more service or support to their customers.

Environmental Best Management. We Wrote The Book On Compliance*.

Forman Metal Company occupies a unique niche in the marketplace when it comes to environmental compliance for scrap handling issues. We are experts in meeting various DNR and EPA requirements including RCRA, SARA, CERCLA and others. We have literally written the book (The Scrap Industry Handbook) that all the other scrap metal companies use to stay within legal compliance.

We also have expertise and advice related to your liability for scrap during any use down the road. Since you always remain the owner of the scrap, it’s important to know your responsibility. Because of our unique background, we can provide you with added peace of mind.

* Marty Forman was one of a group of national board members and committee chairs of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries who authored its Environmental Guidelines. The authorship was collective not individual.

Safety First.

Safety is of paramount importance to Forman Metals. Our employees are trained to think “safety first” throughout every stage of scrap material handling and transport. Our employees are also trained to use the right equipment for the job.

We offer these additional safety features:

• Our truck fleet is regularly maintained to assure that it is in excellent operating condition.
• Our containers are regularly sandblasted and painted for an appearance that reflects the professional appearance of your facility.
• Our drivers meet all of the federal and Wisconsin transportation requirements.
• In accordance with DOT regulations, we drug test.
• Substantial safety bonuses have been paid to our employees every year since the inception of this program.

Materials Requiring Special Handling.

The scrap industry has gone through many changes over the last several years. The changes have been both operational and regulatory. The result is that certain materials are unacceptable for processing because they are hazardous substances or safety problems. Some of the various state and federal regulations end up meaning that any party, including you as a supplier, contributing to the release of a hazardous substance into the environment can be held totally liable, along with us, for any necessary cleanup. Recent Federal action signed into law by the President has lessened, but not eliminated these concerns. For this reason, it is in our mutual interest to take appropriate steps to identify and prevent any “bad guys” from getting into your scrap.

Operationally there is also a problem with “unpunctured” or closed containers and even those that may have some small openings. Scrap yards process most of the metal through large automated machines. As these containers move through the baling, shearing or shredding equipment, the containers can become compressed, and the liquid or gas highly pressurized. This explosive gas can then be ignited from the sparks generated by the metal against metal friction inside the processing machine or later at the foundry or steel mill. Naturally, the results of those blasts can be devastating.

We have created a list that identifies many of the problem items. We know you may need to get rid of one or more of the items on the list and in most cases we will be able to help you do so. Therefore, please call if you find that you have any of them that you need to dispose of and we will come out to help you choose the best option for your specific situation. You will rest easier knowing that you are not placing anyone in danger of an accident or threatening the environment in any way.

For a free evaluation and more information on Forman Metal recycling related services, contact us.