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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. | 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. | ||
Under [[Simpler Recycling]]<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/news/simpler-recycling-collections-and-tougher-regulation-to-reform-waste-system</ref> [[Metal]] is classified as: | |||
* Steel and aluminium tins and cans | |||
* Steel and aluminium aerosols | |||
* Aluminium foil | |||
* Aluminium food trays | |||
* Steel and aluminium jars and bottle lids | |||
* Aluminium tubes | |||
=== Scrap Metal Grades (examples) === | === Scrap Metal Grades (examples) === | ||