RecyclingNationwide
Scrap Metal Recycling Business
Steady industrial demand for recycled metal, but success depends on consistent scrap supply and environmental compliance.
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Business structure
Facility collecting, sorting, and processing scrap metal for resale.
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Capital requirements
Breakdown in KES.
Figures below are estimates based on typical ranges, not guaranteed costs. Get quotes from local suppliers before committing capital.
Business registration10,000 - 20,000
Leasing or purchasing land200,000 - 1,000,000
Equipment (trucks, shredders, sorting machines)500,000 - 5,000,000
Initial inventory (scrap metal)100,000 - 500,000
Licenses and permits20,000 - 50,000
Marketing10,000 - 30,000
Total initial investment940,000 - 6,100,000
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Licensing & permits
Official steps, pulled live from Kenya's eProcedures portal.
Action plan
- Obtain environmental permits and a business license from local authorities
- Secure financing through loans or investors
- Purchase equipment for collection, sorting, and transport
Live official procedure — Kenya Investment Authority (eProcedures)
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Open full procedure on eProcedures04
Target market
- Construction companies disposing of scrap
- Manufacturers seeking recycled materials
- Local municipalities for recycling programs
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Risk assessment
01Scrap metal price volatility
02Complex waste management regulatory compliance
03Consistent supply chain reliability
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Marketing strategies
Action plan
- Local flyers and posters
- Network with construction companies and manufacturers for supply partnerships
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