FAQ BROCKHAUS Recycling - BROCKHAUS Recycling

Who is BROCKHAUS Recycling?

BROCKHAUS Recycling is a family-owned company since 1864 that specializes in the segregated recycling of steel and metal scrap. The company combines over 50 years of experience with regional presence and the highest quality standards.

What is the company's core promise?

The guiding principle is: "Reliable. Transparent. Fair in price." BROCKHAUS guarantees resource-conserving and environmentally friendly processing through modern methods.

What capacities does BROCKHAUS Recycling have?

More than 100,000 tons of steel and metal scrap are handled annually. Around 500 containers are available for logistics.

Who manages the company?

The management consists of Caspar N. Brockhaus (CEO of the BROCKHAUS Group) and Fabian Sobbeck (Managing Director of BROCKHAUS Recycling).

Why should manufacturing companies hand over their resource management to BROCKHAUS?

By working with BROCKHAUS, companies gain freedom to focus on their core business, as internal capacities for logistics and organization are relieved. This allows manufacturing processes to run continuously and without interruption.

What operational advantages does BROCKHAUS offer on site?

The services include in-plant presorting to maximize material quality and returns, professional material flow analyses, and active fill-level monitoring of the containers. In addition, training sessions are offered to raise employee awareness.

How is planning reliability ensured?

Structured processes, a dedicated contact person, and personalized collection intervals provide maximum planning reliability.

Is there digital documentation?

Yes, BROCKHAUS offers digital documentation and reporting, which enables complete traceability of all material flows.

What container solutions are offered?

BROCKHAUS offers two main systems for different requirements:

Skip containers (5 to 15 m³)
Advantage: Space-saving and flexible to use, ideal for small to medium quantities.
Roll-off containers (20 to 40 m³)
Advantage: Economical for continuous material flow and large, bulky volumes.

Is efficient use of space possible?

Yes, through individually tailored provisioning and collection concepts, the space required in the plant is minimized, as in-house storage areas become unnecessary.

Which raw materials does BROCKHAUS Recycling supply?

The portfolio includes high-quality secondary raw materials for the melting process, such as:

Unalloyed steels:
Stamping scrap with various Mn contents, forging burrs, sheet metal scrap, and steel turnings.

Alloyed steels:
Tool steels (e.g. 1.2343, 1.2379)

Non-ferrous metals:
Aluminium alloys, copper and brass scrap.

A detailed list of all raw materials can be found here.

Can raw materials be pre-treated?

If requested, almost all raw materials can also be supplied in washed form.

Who are our customers?

Our customers include foundries, steel mills, the chemical industry, and manufacturers of counterweights.

How does BROCKHAUS support compliance with the IED Directive?

BROCKHAUS helps foundries and steel mills meet the increasing requirements of the Industrial Emissions Directive (from 2025/2027 onwards). This is achieved through complete proof of origin and material conformity declarations (e.g. oil-free or PVC-free).

Is BROCKHAUS climate-neutral?

Yes, BROCKHAUS has been offering CO₂-neutral deliveries since 2019, which are verified by CO₂ certificates and can be used directly for customers' reporting.

Which data is provided for ESG reports?

BROCKHAUS Recycling supplies CO₂ data for Scope 3 calculations, documentation for environmental reports, and uses the ZeroScrap® label to support its partners in achieving their sustainability goals.

How secure is the documentation chain?

Complete documentation chains for ISO audits are provided, which are available in digital form and are audit-proof.