~95% Energy Reduction
Recycled critical metals can require roughly 95% less energy than primary production — a meaningful contribution to industrial decarbonization.
— Sustainability & Compliance
A legitimate, scaled, and highly compliant domestic operator.
Compliance is how the business is run — not a downstream requirement. Certifications, patents, environmental controls, and operational safety are integrated into daily operations.
~95%
less energy
— Environmental Positioning
Recycled critical metals use roughly 95% less energy than primary production.
Every ton recycled through Trinity avoids the energy footprint of primary production — and keeps a critical material in domestic circulation, where it supports U.S. industry rather than imports.
— Environmental Practice
Full material recovery. No landfill as a matter of course.
Trinity is structured to recycle the metals we receive — with environmental monitoring and controls integrated into daily operations rather than treated as a separate workstream.
Full Metal Recovery Focus
Operations are structured around full recovery of incoming metal value — minimizing waste streams and landfill disposal.
Integrated Environmental Controls
Monitoring, capture, and reporting are part of daily operations — not bolted on after the fact.
Domestic Circular Supply
Keeping critical metals in domestic circulation reduces reliance on imported primary supply for strategically important materials.
— Regulatory & Operational Compliance
Permitted, monitored, and operationally safe.
Trinity participates in the metals industry as a regulation-compliant operator — across air, water, and worker safety. Each is independently audited and continuously maintained.
Air & Stormwater Compliance
Operating under applicable air and stormwater regulations, maintained through active monitoring and regulatory reporting.
Radiation Detection
Inbound inspection protocols include radiation screening — part of a broader safety and compliance posture.
Material-Appropriate Fire Suppression
Fire-suppression systems matched to the materials we handle.
ISO Certified Plant — Shadeland
Our Shadeland location is our ISO Certified Plant, with independently audited ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems.
R2 / RIOS — Kitley
R2 / RIOS Certified e-scrap facility with documented downstreams and chain-of-custody for certificate-of-destruction requests.
Trained Workforce
Health and safety training programs aligned to the materials handled and the regulatory environment we operate in.
— Certifications & Awards
Independently audited. Recognized for environmental excellence.
Trinity holds independently audited certifications across its recycling platform. Our Shadeland location is our ISO Certified Plant; our Kitley Avenue location is R2 / RIOS Certified for responsible electronics recycling.
R2
R2 / RIOS — Kitley
Responsible recycling certification at our Kitley Avenue e-scrap facility.
ISO
ISO 9001 — Shadeland
Quality management system. Independently audited and certified at our Shadeland location.
ISO
ISO 14001 — Shadeland
Environmental management system. Independently audited and certified at our Shadeland location.
ISO
ISO 45001 — Shadeland
Occupational health & safety management system. Independently audited and certified at our Shadeland location.
2021
Indiana Governor's Award
2021 Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence — recognizing Trinity's lower-impact recycling approach.
REMA
REMA Member
Active member of the Recycled Materials Association — the U.S. recycling industry's standards-setting body.
Certification Documents
— Industry Affiliations
Active in the industry organizations that matter.
Trinity participates in the trade associations that govern recycling standards and represent the critical metals industries we serve — domestically and internationally.
Member
REMA
Recycled Materials Association — the industry trade association for the U.S. recycling industry, advocating for responsible materials recovery and standards.
Member
International Magnesium Association
The global trade association representing the magnesium industry — connecting producers, processors, and end users across the value chain.