The Alutrade Blog

We were the first in the world to install TOMRA’s most advanced X-TRACT™ x-ray machine. And now we’ve invested in a second machine for even greater aluminium recycling success.

Our aluminium recycling processes aren’t just pushing new boundaries in relation to our own capabilities and the wider recycling industry, they’re single-handedly revolutionising the way organisations operate – for the better.

We’ve lifted the lid on what recycled aluminium is and what happens to it, but how many times can aluminium be recycled?

We have revolutionised aluminium can recycling by leveraging the latest technology & our extensive experience to achieve game-changing results. Find out more.

We are the largest & most established independent extrusion recycler in the UK. We are also single-handedly spearheading aluminium recycling excellence.

Over the last year, we’ve donated just over £6,000 to FareShare Midlands, which has enabled the charity to provide 24,640 meals to local people.

Anodised aluminium is an incredibly valuable metal that’s capable of delivering extensive sector-wide benefits. We lift the lid on what it is, the key benefits & more in this blog.

What is recycled aluminium used for? You’ll be surprised! We explore this key question and explain what happens to recycled cans in our latest blog, plus more.

How many times can aluminium be recycled? We answer this key question and shed some further light on aluminium’s impressive recycling profile in this blog.

Which country recycles the most aluminium? Is aluminium infinitely recyclable? We take a deep-dive into these areas, and more, in our latest blog.

Earlier this month (September), key members of our team were out in force at The NEC in Birmingham for the company’s first ever UK Metals Expo appearance.

The National Recycling Awards are the largest and most prestigious awards within the recycling and resource management sector, and we’re delighted to be in the running to take home two titles.

Alutrade has partnered with McLaren Construction to recycle 200 tonnes of aluminium window frames & take them back through the circular economy. Learn more.

What is aluminium extrusion? We lift the lid on what this process involves in our latest blog. Learn more.

We’re gearing up to showcase our industry-leading aluminium recycling services at two major industry events this year.

Is aluminium better for the environment than plastic? Is plastic better than aluminium? Can aluminium be 100% recycled?

We’re constantly updating our equipment so that we can continue to provide our customers with industry-leading aluminium recycling services. Read about it here.

What are the advantages of recycling aluminium? We explore some of the main benefits, for businesses & the environment, in our latest article. Read it now.

Over the last five years, we’ve been working closely with Tomra Recycling Solutions to produce 99% aluminium. This post explains how we’ve achieved it.

Every year, we recycle more than 30,000 tonnes of aluminium, giving new life to extrusion, sheet offcuts, non-ferrous materials and UTC cans.

We know the true value of metal recycling, but unless you see the actual benefits, it’s easy to question if it’s worth recycling aluminium at all.

We’ve joined forces with The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) to provide its members, FENSA-approved installers and BFRC manufacturers with free aluminium recycling services.

As aluminium recycling specialists, our work is focused around giving the mountains of metal that passes through our gates a longer lifespan.

All the news on our exhibiting at Fit Show 2022.

See how we helped Origin Global massively improve their efficiency and recycling rates.

Statement from Alutrade and its directors following the conclusion of Wolverhampton Crown Court case.