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Recovering Value from Mill Scale

Rich in iron oxides, mill scale is a prime candidate for recycling back into the steelmaking process or other industrial applications.

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How Mill Scale Is Classified

The European Waste Catalogue codes mill scale under chapter 10 02 (wastes from the iron and steel industry). It is a non-hazardous entry, which simplifies cross-border shipment for recovery compared to the hazardous entries in the same chapter.

10 02 10 Non-haz
Mill scales

Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC

Sintering

Direct recycling into the sintering process to recover iron units.

Cement Industry

Used as an iron source in the production of Portland cement clinker.

Pigments & Chemicals

Raw material for the production of iron oxide pigments and ferric salts.

Why Recycle Mill Scale?

Mill scale contains up to 70% iron. Disposing of it is not only a waste of resources but also an unnecessary cost.

Benefits of Valorization

  • Resource Efficiency: Reduces the need for virgin iron ore.
  • Cost Savings: Avoid landfill taxes and disposal fees.
  • Revenue Stream: Sell to industries that value its high iron content.

Go Deeper on Industrial Symbiosis

How mill scale fits into a wider valorisation strategy.

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