Areas
We Serve
Trusted Partner
to the Global Lead Recycling Industry
At United Metal, we prioritize environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and ethical recycling practices.
For this reason, we export lead-bearing scrap only to countries with strong environmental legislation and certified smelting infrastructure.
Our international network includes government-approved, Basel-compliant, and environmentally responsible smelters that operate with modern, safe, and transparent recycling systems.
Current Markets
We Supply
United States
We support domestic recycling partners who operate under strict EPA and state-level environmental regulations. Our U.S.-based processing and resale channels account for an important share of our steady, compliant supply chain.
India (Basel-Compliant Facilities Only)
We export exclusively to fully authorized Indian smelters that hold valid Basel import permissions and meet national pollution-control and environmental management standards.
We perform thorough due diligence on each facility to ensure compliance and safe downstream processing.
South Korea
South Korea remains one of our strongest partner markets thanks to its highly regulated recycling industry, advanced smelting technology, and strict environmental enforcement.
We work with licensed smelters that maintain transparent material traceability and state-of-the-art refining capabilities.
Expanding,
But Selectively
Our global footprint is growing. However, we expand only into countries with:
✔ Strong environmental policies
✔ Basel Convention alignment
✔ Certified smelters with proven compliance records
✔ Modern recycling and smelting infrastructure
✔ Transparent downstream material tracking
Each new market undergoes an internal compliance review to ensure that all exports meet U.S. federal regulations and international legal requirements.
