UNSPSC 11191700: Turnings

Turnings are made from sharpening operations over metal parts, with precision tools. Turnings differ from metal solids because they used to contain oil.

UNSPSC 11191700 Turnings, a Class code, encompasses collection, processing, and revenue-sharing arrangements for scrap metal, mixed metals, appliances, and e-waste generated at state and local government facilities. State and local governments buy under this code when they need to remove and monetize secondary materials—ferrous and non-ferrous metals, recycled appliances, and electronic waste—from landfills, recycling stations, public works yards, and administrative campuses, typically structuring contracts as revenue agreements where the contractor pays the jurisdiction based on commodity market prices rather than charging a service fee. Issuing bodies span county waste management and recycling departments (Sacramento County, Ventura County, Clayton County, Marion County), state transportation cabinets (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet), city departments (Detroit Public Lighting, City of Tucson), and county sheriff's offices conducting evidence management. Contracts are advertised as RFP, RFQ, RFB, and ITB notices with response deadlines typically 30–60 days from posting.

Recent activity concentrates in California, Georgia, Kentucky, and Oregon. Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling solicited metal and appliance collection from two county facilities (Solicitation 2026GEN0053, IFB, due June 9, 2026, 10,800–11,775 tons annually); Ventura County issued back-to-back metal recycling (RFB 6527, due June 24, 2026) and e-waste recycling (RFB 6528, due June 24, 2026) bids with award based on highest revenue to the County; Clayton County, Georgia requested e-waste disposal services (ITB 26-65, due June 25, 2026) under a one-year contract with four renewal options; and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reissued scrap metal and aluminum recycling RFBs (March 2026 and April 2026 postings, due dates March 24 and April 7, 2026) to Highway Districts 1–12. DeKalb County, Georgia sourced hot-rolled steel plates for roadway projects (ITB 2026-082, due July 23, 2026) with 20% LSBE subcontractor participation required. Pricing structures typically reference American Metal Market (AMM) indices or commodity exchange rates, with monthly reporting and Net 30 payment terms. California prevailing wage compliance and comprehensive insurance (general liability $1–2 million, auto liability $1 million, workers' compensation per statute) appear consistently across solicitations.