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 material processing, collection, and recycling of metals and metal-bearing waste streams, grounded in state and local government procurement for scrap metal recovery, e-waste recycling, appliance processing, and related commodity-based revenue-sharing arrangements. State and local issuing bodies under this code span county governments (Ventura County, Sacramento County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority), special-purpose waste management districts (Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative), and law enforcement agencies (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department). Recent solicitations show counties contracting for metal and e-waste collection and processing services with documented weights, commodity pricing tied to published market indices such as the American Metal Market, and revenue-sharing structures where contractors either pay the jurisdiction or receive fees based on scrap value. DeKalb County's ITB 2026-082, posted June 29, 2026 with bids due July 23, 2026, requested hot-rolled steel plates fabricated for roadway projects over a three-year term with a mandatory 20% local small business enterprise subcontractor participation requirement. Sacramento County's IFB 2026GEN0053, posted August 18, 2026 with bids due June 9, 2026, sought collection and recycling of mixed metals and unprocessed appliances from two county facilities with projected tonnages of 10,800 to 11,775 tons annually, pricing structured as a percentage multiplier of commodity indices.

Activity concentrates in California and Georgia, with recent opportunities also in Minnesota and Florida. Ventura County issued two separate bids in May 2026—RFB 6527 for metal recycling (due June 24, 2026) and RFB 6528 for e-waste recycling (due June 24, 2026)—both structured on highest-revenue-return to the jurisdiction based on commodity market values. Clayton County, Georgia posted ITB 26-65 for e-waste disposal services (due June 25, 2026) requiring R2 Practices and EPA compliance with approximately 99% recycling target, pricing tied to general metal commodity rates. Palm Beach County's Solid Waste Authority issued RFEI 27-501 for expressions of interest in demolition, design, build, operate, and maintenance services for a new 2,550-ton-per-day mass-burn waste-to-energy facility, posted September 11, 2026 with letters due November 18, 2026, structured as a full EPC integrated project delivery requiring prime contractor licensing in Florida and demonstrated experience in large-scale mass-burn waste-to-energy or industrial facilities. Sourcewell's RFP 26RFP112426, posted October 6, 2026 with proposals due November 24, 2026, solicited material processing and recycling equipment with related products and services for use across its Participating Entities cooperative purchasing vehicle. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued RFI 765SH on April 29, 2026 (due May 29, 2026) to identify vendors for evidence collection and storage services related to metal theft investigations, though this RFI represents preliminary market research rather than a binding procurement opportunity.