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The term [[Metal]] can capture a wide range of different categories/types within the waste and resources sector, but the macro split tends to be into '''Ferrous Metal''' (those metals containing iron), '''Non-Ferrous Metal''' (those metals not containing iron)<ref>https://www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk/the-difference-between-ferrous-and-non-ferrous-metal/</ref>, and '''Mixed Metal''' (a mixture of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal which is then subsequently sorted into various categories/grades for subsequent [[recycling]]) - the broad term normally used for waste metals is '''Scrap Metal''' in the UK. | |||
For [[Used Beverage Cans]] ([[UBC]]) classifications are generally 'Steel' (Ferrous Metal), 'Aluminium' (Non-Ferrous Metal) and 'Mixed Cans' (Mixture of the two types) | |||
[[Category:Tonnage & Waste Types]] | [[Category:Tonnage & Waste Types]] | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||