UNSPSC 11191605: Super alloy scrap

Scraps made of super-alloys (nickel-based, cobalt-based, etc.)

UNSPSC 11191605 Super alloy scrap is a Commodity code covering the collection, processing, and sale or recycling of scrap metals and alloys from municipal, county, and state facilities. State and local governments use this code to procure services for removing and marketing ferrous and non-ferrous metals—including copper, aluminum, steel, and mixed scrap—generated by public works departments, landfills, recycling centers, and fleet operations. The work ranges from straightforward scrap metal pickup and weighing against commodity market indices to integrated recycling programs that combine metal recovery with appliance deconstruction and hazardous material handling (such as refrigerant removal). Issuing bodies include county waste management departments, city public lighting and environmental services divisions, state transportation cabinets, and regional transit or infrastructure authorities. Contracts typically run one to three years with optional renewals and are structured as either fixed-fee services or revenue-sharing agreements where the contractor pays the jurisdiction a percentage of scrap sales based on published market prices such as the American Metal Market (AMM) index or the Electronics Recycling Composite Index.

Recent activity spans multiple states and contract types. Sacramento County, California issued IFB 2026GEN0053 for mixed metals and waste appliance collection from two landfill facilities, due June 9, 2026. DeKalb County, Georgia solicited hot-rolled steel plates under ITB 2026-082, a three-year contract due July 23, 2026, with a mandatory 20% LSBE participation requirement. Ventura County, California posted RFB 6527 for metal recycling and RFB 6528 for e-waste recycling, both due June 24, 2026, awarding to the highest revenue proposer. Clayton County, Georgia issued ITB 26-65 for e-waste disposal services due June 25, 2026. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet posted two scrap metal and aluminum recycling RFBs (one due March 24, 2026, a rebid due April 7, 2026) with multiple-award intent. Marion County, Oregon, the City of Detroit, and the City of Tucson also posted solicitations for metal and appliance recycling in early 2026. Geographic concentration appears strongest in California and Georgia, with secondary activity in Kentucky, Oregon, and Michigan. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department posted a Request for Information in April 2026 seeking vendors for metal theft evidence storage, signaling potential future demand but not yet a formal procurement.