Recycling

Recycling

From scrap yards and metal recyclers to demolition contractors and material recovery facilities, Cardinal Scale delivers weighing solutions built for demanding recycling operations. Our truck scales, rail scales, floor scales, indicators, and data management systems help improve efficiency, safety, and transaction accuracy.

Built for Recycling Environments


Cardinal weighing systems are engineered to withstand:

  • Heavy scrap and demolition debris
  • Off-center and shifting loads
  • Dust, mud, moisture, and corrosive conditions
  • Continuous truck and rail traffic
  • High-impact loading
  • Demanding industrial environments

Built for dependable performance, long service life, and simplified maintenance.


Truck & Rail Scales

Cardinal truck and rail scales provide accurate, legal-for-trade weighing for inbound materials, outbound shipments, and inventory management.


Ideal for

  • Scrap metal recyclers
  • Demolition contractors
  • Metal processors
  • Transfer stations
  • Material recovery facilities
  • Rail-served recycling operations

Highlights

  • Steel and concrete deck truck scales
  • Digital, hydraulic, and mechanical technologies
  • Heavy-duty rail scale systems
  • Remote monitoring with iSite®
  • Built for continuous heavy traffic

Floor Scales & Data Management

Cardinal floor scales and weighing technology support efficient processing throughout the recycling workflow.


Applications

  • Drums and totes
  • Pallets and bulk containers
  • Electronic waste
  • Battery recycling
  • Component sorting
  • Shipping and receiving

Benefits

  • Heavy-duty industrial construction
  • Low-profile loading
  • Multiple capacities and platform sizes
  • Indicators, remote displays, and software integration
  • Fast, accurate transaction processing

Complete Recycling Weighing Solutions

From inbound scrap purchases to outbound shipments, Cardinal weighing systems help recycling operations:

  • Improve transaction accuracy
  • Maximize legal payloads
  • Increase yard throughput
  • Reduce downtime
  • Improve inventory visibility
  • Enhance operator safety

Whether you're processing scrap metal, demolition debris, electronic waste, or bulk recyclable materials, Cardinal delivers rugged weighing solutions built to perform in the toughest recycling environments.