The company buys scrap metal and plastics from industrial clients. Metal is sorted and processed for sale to steel mills and foundries. Plastic is granulated into flakes and sold back to injection molders, compounders, or various other markets.
Franklin Iron & Metal Co. processes and handles 35,000 gross tons of ferrous metal and close to 5 million pounds of non-ferrous material every year. Franklin Plastics handles 12-15 million pounds of plastics each year, with the majority of material being diverted from landfills.
Company goals include remaining compliant with environmental issues, including storm water runoff and air quality, as well as growing to keep up with our customers’ needs. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and encourage you to call or email with any questions you may have!