From a 17-acre Owego plant, Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling turns vehicles, appliances and industrial scrap into reusable ferrous and nonferrous metal for mills, foundries and manufacturers. Founded in 1996 by Adam Weitsman, the company is a third-generation, family-owned operation with more than 400 employees and 15 locations across New York and Pennsylvania. Its Owego facility uses a 10,000-horsepower Mega Shredder and advanced separation systems, while the company’s environmentally certified headquarters reflects its focus on keeping recoverable material out of landfills.
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Brooklyn Resource Recovery IncFounded by the Rosselli family in 1989, Brooklyn Resource Recovery buys, processes, separates and packages scrap metal for remelting and reuse in Brooklyn. The company operates the only shredder in New York City and has served customers from the same Kings County location for more than three decades. Its recycling work includes materials from homeowners, commercial contractors and end-of-life vehicles, with a focus on responsible handling and reuse.BROOKLYN, NY
ConservIt, IncCelebrating its 50th anniversary, ConservIt, Inc. recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal across the Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia tri-state area. The Hagerstown-based company also handles commercial roll-off service and secure, witnessed destruction of confidential equipment and materials. ConservIt is 100% employee-owned, with more than 100 employee-owners across three locations.HAGERSTOWN, MD
SA RecyclingSA Recycling is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and processor, operating more than 150 locations across 15 states. Its facilities process millions of tons of scrap annually, supplying domestic and international manufacturers with recovered metals; a Pennsylvania foundry also processes ingots.COLUMBIA, PA
Direkt RecoveryWith facilities in Western New York and Central Pennsylvania, Direkt Recovery recycles and brokers scrap metal for household, commercial, and larger-volume customers. The company has more than 15 years in the recycling business and combines processing with brokerage to find practical markets and pricing for material it handles. Its Pennsylvania yard serves the public six days a week, while the New York facility focuses on larger loads by appointment.STRYKERSVILLE, NY