RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC
S-1, 1996-11-13
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 1996
                                                          Registration No. 333-
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                    FORM S-1
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                      UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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                           RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.
                 (Exact name of Registrant specified in charter)


         COLORADO                                       5093
 (State or other jurisdiction of            (Primary Standard Industrial
  incorporation or organization)             Classification Code Number)


                                              384 INVERNESS DRIVE SOUTH
                                                      SUITE 211
                                              ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO  80112
         84-1103445                                 (303) 790-7372
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)     (Address, including zip code, and
                                       telephone number, including area code, of
                                       Registrant's principal executive offices)

               THOMAS J. WIENS, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                       384 INVERNESS DRIVE SOUTH, SUITE 211
                           ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO  80112
                               (303) 790-7372
           (Name, address and telephone number, including area code,
                           of agent for service)

      Copies of communication, including all communication sent to the agent for
                          service, should be sent to:

                            RAYMOND L. FRIEDLOB, ESQ.
                              GERALD RASKIN, ESQ.
                             JOHN W. KELLOGG, ESQ.
              FRIEDLOB SANDERSON RASKIN PAULSON & TOURTILLOTT, LLC
                          1400 GLENARM PLACE, SUITE 300
                              DENVER, COLORADO 80202
                                 (303) 571-1400

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        APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
  As soon as practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective.

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If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933 check the following box:  /X/
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                         CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

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                                                                       Proposed maximum      Proposed maximum
                                                       Amount to be      offering price     aggregate offering        Amount of
Title of each class of securities to be registered      registered        per share (1)          price (1)         registration fee
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<S>                                                    <C>             <C>                    <C>                      <C>
Common Stock, $.001 par value                           5,734,479            $2.75               $15,769,817            $ 4,779
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Common Stock underlying Series G Warrants (2)           2,136,878              (3)               $13,814,707            $ 4,186
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Common Stock underlying Series H Warrants (2)             283,333            $6.50               $ 1,841,665            $   558
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Common Stock Underlying Series I Warrants (2)             171,200            $ .30               $    51,360            $    16
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Common Stock Underlying Series J Warrants (2)             727,083              (4)               $ 4,624,377            $ 1,401
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Common Stock Underlying Placement Agent's Warrants (2)    139,890            $2.75               $   384,698            $   117
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Common Stock Underlying Other Options and Warrants (2)    344,267              (5)               $ 1,928,801            $   584
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Total                                                                                            $38,415,425            $11,641
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     (1)  Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
          pursuant to Rule 457.

     (2)  Plus such indeterminable number of shares of Common Stock as may be
          issuable by reason of the anti-dilution provisions of such warrants
          and/or options.

     (3)  Represents shares underlying 2,106,878 warrants each to acquire one
          share of Common Stock for $6.50 and 30,000 warrants each to acquire
          one share of Common Stock for $4.00 per share.

     (4)  Represents shares underlying 686,418 warrants each to acquire one
          share of common stock for $6.50 and 40,665 warrants each to acquire
          one share of common stock for $4.00.

     (5)  Represents shares underlying:  (i) 180,000 warrants each to purchase
          one share of Common Stock for $7.50; (ii) 53,600 warrants each to
          purchase one share of Common Stock for $5.00; (iii) 26,667 warrants
          each to purchase one share of Common Stock for $3.75; (iv) 20,000
          warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock for $1.25; (v) 
          40,000 options, each to purchase one share of common stock for $2.50;
          (vi) 12,000 options, each to purchase one share of common stock for 
          $6.25; and (vii) 12,000 options, each to purchase one share of common
          stock for $.90.

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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES
AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE
A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING
PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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                           RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.

Cross Reference Sheet pursuant to Item 501 of Regulation S-K showing the
location in the Prospectus of information required by Items 1 through 12, Part I
of Form S-1.
 
 Form S-1 
Item Number  Information Required             Location in Prospectus
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    1        Forepart of the Registration     Facing Page of Registration
             Statement and Outside Front      Statement; Outside Front Page of
             Cover Page of Prospectus         Prospectus

    2        Inside Front and Outside Back    Inside Front and Outside Back
             Cover Pages of Prospectus        Cover Pages of Prospectus

    3        Summary Information, Risk        Prospectus Summary; Risk Factors;
             Factors and Ratio of Earnings    Prospectus Summary - Summary
             to Fixed Charges                 Financial Information

    4        Use of Proceeds                  Prospectus Summary; Use of
                                              Proceeds

    5        Determination of Offering Price  Not Applicable

    6        Dilution                         Dilution

    7        Selling Securityholders          Selling Securityholders

    8        Plan of Distribution             Cover Page; Plan of Distribution

    9        Description of Securities to     Prospectus Summary; Description
             be Registered                    of Capital Stock

   10        Interests of Named Experts       Not Applicable
             and Counsel

   11        Information with Respect to      Business - Industry Overview,
             the Registrant                   Strategy, Operations,
                                              Transportation, Competition,
                                              Employees, Properties, Legal
                                              Proceedings, Environmental
                                              Matters, Recent Developments;
                                              Price Range of the Common Stock;
                                              Dividend Policy; Selected
                                              Financial Information;
                                              Management's Discussion and
                                              Analysis of Financial Condition
                                              and Results of Operations;
                                              Management - Executive Officers
                                              and Directors, Executive
                                              Compensation, Principal
                                              Shareholders; Certain
                                              Transactions.

   12        Disclosure of Commission         Disclosure of Commission Position
             Position on Indemnification      on Indemnification for Securities
             for Securities Act Liabilities   Act Liabilities


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      PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1996

PROSPECTUS
                            RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.

                  9,537,130 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING
     3,802,651 SHARES UNDERLYING COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS AND OPTIONS

     This Prospectus relates to the offer and sale of 9,537,130 shares (the 
"Shares") of common stock, $.001 par value (the "Common Stock"), of Recycling 
Industries, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the "Company"), being offered by 
certain selling securityholders (the "Selling Securityholders").  The Shares 
include 3,802,651 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of certain 
outstanding common stock purchase warrants and options (the "Warrants").  The 
Shares are being registered pursuant to registration rights previously 
granted to the Selling Securityholders.  None of the Warrants are being 
registered.

     The 5,734,479 Shares that are not underlying the Warrants were issued 
pursuant to the exercise of outstanding options, warrants or stock 
acquisition rights, or were issued to various persons in private placements 
of the Company's securities.

     The Warrants are comprised of: (i) 2,136,878 Series G Warrants, each 
entitling the holder to purchase one share of Common Stock for $6.50, 
exercisable until November ___, 1999 (three years after the date of this 
Prospectus); (ii) 213,388 Series H Warrants, each entitling the holder to 
purchase one share of Common Stock for $6.50, exercisable until July 17, 
1999; (iii) 69,945 Series H Warrants, each entitling the holder to purchase 
one share of Common Stock for $6.50, exercisable for three years after the 
exercise of the Placement Agent's Warrants; (iv) 171,200 Series I Warrants, 
each entitling the holder to purchase one share of Common Stock for $.30, 
exercisable until November ___, 1999 (three years after the date of this 
Prospectus); (v) 727,083 Series J Warrants, each entitling the holder to 
purchase one share of Common Stock for $6.50, exercisable until November ___, 
1999 (three years after the date of this Prospectus); (vi) 65,445 Placement 
Agent's Warrants, each entitling the holder to purchase two shares of Common 
Stock and one Series H Warrant for $2.75, exercisable until January 31, 1999; 
(vii) 4,500 Placement Agent's Warrants, each entitling the holder to purchase 
two shares of Common Stock and one Series H Warrant for $2.75, exercisable 
until April 8, 1999; (viii) 180,000 Caside Warrants, each entitling the 
holder to purchase one share of Common Stock for $7.50, exercisable until 
January 5, 1998; (ix) 53,600 Ally Capital warrants, each entitling the holder 
to acquire one share of Common Stock for $5.00, exercisable until November 3, 
1999; (x) 26,667 Coast Warrants, each entitling the holder to purchaser one 
share of Common Stock for $3.75, exercisable until August 4, 2001; (xi) 
20,000 Nevada Recycling Warrants, each entitling the holder to purchase one 
share of Common Stock for $1.25, exercisable until January 4, 2004; (xii) 
40,000 options, each entitling the holder to purchase one share of common 
stock at $2.50 per share; (xiii) 12,000 options, each entitling the holder to 
purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $6.25; and (xiv) 
12,000 options, each entitling the holder to purchase one share of common 
stock at an exercise price of $.90 per share.

     This Prospectus may be used by the Selling Securityholders to sell the 
Shares and for the resale of the Shares received upon exercise of the 
Warrants.  The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of 
the Shares by the Selling Securityholders.  The Company will, however, 
receive the net proceeds from any exercise of the Warrants, as described 
under "Use of Proceeds."  See "Selling Securityholders."

                                THE DISTRIBUTION
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     The distribution of the Shares by the Selling Securityholders may be 
effected from time to time in one or more transactions (which may involve 
block transactions) on the Nasdaq National Market or on any other exchange on 
which the Common Stock may be traded, may be effected from time to time in 
one or more transactions in the over-the-counter market, in 
privately-negotiated transactions, or a combination of such methods of sale.  
Such sales will be made at the market prices prevailing at the time of sale, 
at prices relating to such prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.  
The Selling Securityholders may effect such transactions by selling the 
Shares to or through broker/dealers who may receive compensation in the form 
of underwriting discounts, concessions or commissions 


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from the Selling Securityholders or the purchasers of the Shares for whom the 
broker/dealer acts as agent.  Such compensation may be less than or in excess 
of customary commissions.  The Selling Securityholders and any broker/dealers 
who participate in the distribution of the Shares may be deemed to be 
underwriters, and any compensation received by them, including any profit on 
their resale of such Shares, may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and 
commissions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities 
Act"). None of the Selling Securityholders is a market maker in the Common 
Stock.

     Substantially all of the Selling Securityholders are subject to lock-up 
agreements with the Company that limit the number of Shares that may be sold 
by them during a given period of time.  See "Plan of Distribution."

     The Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market.  On November 7, 
1996, the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market was 
$2.75 per share.

     Pursuant to agreements between the Company and the Selling 
Securityholders, the Company has agreed to pay the expenses incurred in 
connection with the registration of the Shares and the Company and certain of 
the Selling Securityholders have agreed to indemnify each other against 
certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

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SEE "RISK FACTORS" COMMENCING ON PAGE 8 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS 
THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON 
STOCK OFFERED HEREBY.

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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND 
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION 
OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF 
THIS PROSPECTUS.  ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

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             The date of this Prospectus is November ___, 1996






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                           AVAILABLE INFORMATION

     The Company is subject to the information and reporting requirements of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and in 
accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission").  Such 
reports, proxy statements and other information may be inspected and copied 
at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at 450 Fifth 
Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549; at the Commission's New York 
Regional Office, 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048; 
and at the Commission's Chicago Regional Office, 500 West Madison Street, 
Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661.  Copies of such material can be obtained 
from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, 
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates.  In addition, the Company 
files its reports, proxy statements and certain other information with the 
Commission electronically through the EDGAR System.  Information filed via 
EDGAR may be obtained at the Web site maintained by the Commission at 
http://www.sec.gov.

     The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on 
Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as 
amended (the "Securities Act") with respect to the Common Stock offered 
hereby of which this Prospectus constitutes a part.  This Prospectus does not 
contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement and 
the exhibits and schedules thereto.  For further information with respect to 
the Company and the Common Stock, reference is hereby made to such 
Registration Statement, exhibits and schedules.  Any statements contained in 
this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document are not 
necessarily complete, and reference is made to the copy of such contract or 
other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which 
this Prospectus forms a part, each such statement being qualified in all 
respects by such reference.








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                              PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
     THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO,
APPEARING ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.  THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OTHER
DATA CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS GIVES PRO FORMA EFFECT TO THE COMPANY'S
ACQUISITION OF WEISSMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. ("WEISSMAN") ON AUGUST 5, 1996 (THE
"ACQUISITION") AND THE COMPLETION OF THE COMPANY'S PUBLIC OFFERING OF 4,400,000
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR $4.125 PER SHARE ON JULY 17, 1996 (THE "PUBLIC
OFFERING").  UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL REFERENCES TO THE COMPANY IN THIS
PROSPECTUS INCLUDE WEISSMAN.

                                 THE COMPANY

     Recycling Industries, Inc. is a full-service metals recycler primarily
engaged in the collection and processing of various ferrous and non-ferrous
metals for resale to domestic and foreign steel producers and other metals
producers and processors.  The Company operates seven metals recycling
facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada ("NRI"); Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen and San
Juan, Texas ("Anglo Iron & Metal"); Ste. Genevieve, Missouri ("Mid-America
Shredding") and Waterloo, Iowa ("Weissman Iron & Metal").  In addition, the
Company owns a minority interest in a metals recycler in Athens, Georgia.  The
Company commenced its metals recycling operations in May 1994 and has increased
its revenues from $1.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 to $6.7
million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  Over the same period, the
Company's metals shredding capacity increased over 330% and its total metals
processing capacity increased over 365%.

     The largest portion of the Company's operations involves the collection,
processing and sale of ferrous scrap, the primary raw material for mini-mill
steel producers who utilize electric arc furnace ("EAF") technology.  The
increase in domestic EAF production from 14.9 million net tons (11.0% of total
domestic steel production) in 1966 to 40.6 million net tons (39.4% of total
domestic steel production) in 1995 has resulted in strong demand and prices for
processed ferrous scrap.  According to industry reports, the anticipated
continuing increase in EAF production to an estimated 50.0 million net tons by
the year 2000 may cause ferrous scrap shortages, resulting in further increases
in processed ferrous scrap prices.

     The Company is also engaged in the processing of non-ferrous materials such
as copper, aluminum and brass, which are sold to secondary smelters and other
non-ferrous metals processors.  The Company's non-ferrous operations complement
its ferrous operations, as most unprocessed scrap contains ferrous and non-
ferrous components which require separation in preparation for resale.  The
lower cost of producing non-ferrous metals from scrap relative to the cost of
primary smelting has resulted in strong demand for processed non-ferrous scrap.

     The Company's objective is to become one of the largest metals recyclers in
North America through targeted acquisitions of independent metals recyclers. 
The Company seeks to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the growing
demand for processed ferrous scrap, the expanding markets created by the rapid
proliferation of new EAF operations and the availability of metals recycling
facilities.  By pursuing a consolidation strategy within the metals recycling
industry, the Company believes that it can significantly enhance the competitive
position and profitability of the operations that it acquires through improved
managerial and financial resources.  The Company also believes that geographic
diversity will reduce its vulnerability to the dynamics of any particular local
or regional market.  Furthermore, as EAF capacity and demand for processed
ferrous scrap continue to increase, the Company believes that multi-regional and
national EAF operators such as Nucor Corporation, Birmingham Steel Corporation
and North Star Steel Co. will increasingly rely on suppliers who can provide a
dependable quantity and quality of processed scrap as well as a high degree of
service.  The Company believes that it is the only metals recycler pursuing a
consolidation strategy on a national basis and therefore will be in an ideal
position to become a preferred supplier to major EAF operators.

     The Company estimates that the total revenues generated in the metals
recycling markets in 1995 were approximately $19.1 billion, comprised of $8.9
billion attributable to ferrous metals and $10.2 billion attributable to non-
ferrous metals.  The Company believes that there are over 3,000 independent
metals recyclers in North 


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America.  Based upon reports published by the Institute for Scrap Recycling 
Industries ("ISRI"), approximately 200 of these independent metals recyclers 
operate heavy-duty automotive shredders, which constitute the primary 
equipment used in processing large volumes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap 
for sale to steel and other metals producers.  Because of the highly 
fragmented nature of the industry, the Company believes that no single metals 
recycler has a significant share of the national processed scrap market, 
although certain recyclers may have a dominant share of their local or 
regional market.  Similar to the ongoing consolidation within the municipal 
solid waste industry, the metals recycling industry has recently begun to 
experience local market consolidation due to:  (i) increasing capital 
requirements caused by more stringent environmental and governmental 
regulations, and (ii) the exit of aging independent recyclers who desire to 
sell closely-held businesses in the absence of a successor owner or operator.

     In implementing its acquisition strategy, the Company seeks to identify
potential acquisition targets with:

     -    dominant or strategic positions in local or regional markets;

     -    excess or underutilized capacity;

     -    the ability to supply an existing or planned metals production
          facility, such as an EAF;

     -    access to rail, water or interstate highway transportation systems;
          and

     -    either operational shredding equipment, the ability to supply the
          Company's existing shredding equipment or adequate facilities to
          permit the installation of such equipment.

     By continuing to acquire facilities that meet these criteria, the Company
believes it can achieve rapid growth and expansion of its customer base.

     An essential component of the Company's acquisition strategy is improving
the operating efficiency, output and capacity of each acquired facility by
targeting three phases of the Company's operations:  (i) the purchase of raw
scrap; (ii) the processing of raw scrap into saleable product; and (iii) the
sale of processed scrap.  Each acquired facility is integrated into the
Company's operations through a comprehensive program that targets these
operating phases through the installation of management and financial reporting
systems, the implementation of expanded purchasing and marketing programs, the
centralization of operating functions to achieve economies of scale, selective
reductions in personnel and improved inventory and other financial controls. 
Where necessary, the Company implements a capital improvements program to repair
or replace outdated and inefficient equipment and to improve the facility's
scrap processing operations and processed scrap output.  Through these programs,
the Company has realized significant improvements in operating results.

     Of the Company's revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 1996,
approximately 60% was attributable to sales of ferrous scrap, 31% was
attributable to sales of non-ferrous scrap, and the balance was primarily
attributable to paper and plastic recycling and retail finished steel sales and
brokerage sales conducted at certain of the Company's facilities.

     The Company's executive offices are located at 384 Inverness Drive South,
Suite 211, Englewood, Colorado 80112, and its telephone number is 303-790-7372.


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                                 THE OFFERING

<TABLE>
<S>                                                <C>
Common Stock Outstanding before the Offering ....  13,911,974 shares (1)
Common Stock Offered by the Selling 
  Securityholders ...............................   9,537,130 shares (2)
Common Stock Outstanding if all Warrants
  are exercised .................................  17,714,625 shares (3)
Use of Proceeds .................................  The net proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants, if
                                                   any, will be used to complete future acquisitions and
                                                   for working capital purposes.  See "Use of Proceeds."
Nasdaq National Market Symbol ...................  RECY
</TABLE>

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(1)  Does not include Common Stock reserved for issuance as follows:  (i)
     4,099,584 shares issuable upon exercise of currently outstanding warrants;
     (ii) 978,996 shares issuable upon exercise of currently outstanding
     options; and (iii) shares reserved for additional options to be granted
     under the Company's stock option plans.  See "Description of Capital Stock"
     and "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."
(2)  Includes 3,802,651 shares issuable upon exercise of Common Stock Purchase
     Warrants and Options.
(3)  The Company is not aware of any arrangements for the exercise of the
     Warrants and there is no assurance that all or any of the outstanding
     Warrants will be exercised.



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                        SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     The following information presents, for the periods and dates indicated,
summary consolidated financial information of the Company.  This information
should be read in conjunction with "Selected Financial Information,"
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," and the Company's historical and pro forma financial statements and
notes thereto included elsewhere herein.

<TABLE>


                                  FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,               NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                              ------------------------------------------    -----------------------------------
                                                                      PRO                                  PRO
                                                                     FORMA(2)                             FORMA(2)
                                  1993        1994        1995        1995         1995       1996(4)       1996
                                  ----        ----        ----        ----         ----       -------       ----
                                                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SELLING PRICES)
<S>                           <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
OPERATING AND OTHER DATA:
 Shipments:
  Ferrous (tons) ...........     -0-         24,600      57,100      228,500       51,869       87,679      174,722
  Non-ferrous (pounds) .....     -0-      3,676,300   8,805,600   33,729,071    6,943,313   10,860,626   22,263,420
Average Selling Price (5):
  Ferrous (per ton) ........  $     NA  $       100  $      120  $       135   $      116  $       120  $       123
Net cash flow from:
  Operating activities .....  $   (118) $      (862) $      113           NA   $      568  $      (475)          NA
  Investing activities .....      (617)        (255)       (926)          NA         (751)      (2,661)          NA
  Financing activities .....       735        1,232         882           NA        1,572        3,348           NA
EBITDA(6) ..................  $ (2,445) $      (547) $    1,489  $     6,308   $    1,915  $      (358) $     2,878
</TABLE>


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(1)  Prior to May 1994, the Company was engaged in the development of technology
     related to the recycling of municipal solid waste.  For comparative
     purposes, financial data prior to fiscal 1994 reflects the Company's
     efforts to develop such technology.  The Company's current metals recycling
     operations commenced in May 1994 with the acquisition of NRI.  The
     financial information for fiscal 1994 reflects five months of operating
     results of NRI.  The financial information for fiscal 1995 reflects 12
     months of operating results of NRI and reflects the efforts of the Company
     to acquire other metals recycling facilities.
(2)  The pro forma data gives effect to the acquisitions of Anglo Iron & Metal
     (December 1995), Mid-America Shredding (April 1996) and Weissman (August
     1996) as if each had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. 
     In addition, the pro forma information is based upon available information
     and certain assumptions and adjustments.  See the notes to the pro forma
     financial statements.
(3)  Gives effect to the consummation of the Public Offering at June 30.
(4)  The operating results for the nine month period ended June 30, 1996 are not
     comparable to those of the corresponding period ended June 30, 1995 due to
     the acquisition of Anglo Iron & Metal that occurred in December 1995 and
     the acquisition of Mid-America Shredding that occurred in April 1996.
(5)  Average selling price for non-ferrous scrap is not meaningful as there are
     significant differences in the price per pound of the various component
     non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, brass) produced by the Company.
(6)  EBITDA ("Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization")
     represents operating income plus depreciation and amortization.  The
     Company has included EBITDA (which is not a measure of financial
     performance under generally accepted accounting principles) because it
     understands such data is used by certain investors to determine the
     Company's ability to service its indebtedness.  EBITDA is not a substitute
     for income from continuing operations, net income or cash flows
     presentation under generally accepted accounting principles.


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                                 RISK FACTORS

     PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING RISK FACTORS,
AS WELL AS THE OTHER INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS PROSPECTUS, BEFORE MAKING AN
INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON STOCK.

LIMITED COMBINED OPERATING HISTORY

     The Company commenced its metals recycling operations upon the 
acquisition of its Nevada facility in May 1994.  Prior to May 1994, the 
Company generated operating losses and negative cash flow as a development 
stage enterprise pursuing the development of technology to recycle municipal 
solid waste (the "MSW Technology").  Since May 1994, the Company has acquired 
metals recycling facilities in southern Texas, Missouri and Iowa and a 
minority interest in a metals recycling company in Georgia.  See "Business."  
The Company has only a limited combined operating history for its current 
facilities and has been unable to consistently generate net income and cash 
flow from these facilities. There can be no assurance that the Company's 
existing operations, or those acquired in any future acquisition, will 
generate sufficient cash flow to fund the future operations of the Company.  
See "Use of Proceeds."

RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY'S ACQUISITION STRATEGY

     The Company's objective is to increase its revenues and earnings and expand
the markets it serves through the acquisition of additional metals recycling
facilities.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
identify, acquire or profitably manage additional facilities or successfully
integrate their operations without substantial costs, delays or other
unanticipated problems.  There can be no assurance that acquired companies will
achieve sales and profitability that justify the Company's investment. 
Acquisitions involve a number of risks, which may include:  adverse short-term
effects on the Company's reported operating results and cash flows; diversion of
management's attention; dependence on retaining, hiring and training key
personnel; risks associated with environmental or legal liabilities; and the
effects of amortization of acquired intangible assets, such as goodwill.  Some
of these risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations
and financial performance.  As the Company continues to expand, the Company will
be required to supplement its current management team in order to effectively
manage the acquired entities and successfully implement its acquisition and
operating strategies.  See "Business--Strategy" and "Management."

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITED WORKING CAPITAL

     The net proceeds received by the Company from the exercise of the Warrants,
if any, may be used to fund future acquisition and for working capital purposes.
The Company currently has limited financing available and will require
additional debt or equity financing in order to continue implementing its
acquisition strategy.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be able
to obtain such financing on terms the Company deems acceptable.  If the Company
does not have sufficient cash resources or if the Company is unable to use its
capital stock as consideration for acquisitions, the Company may be unable to
continue to pursue its acquisition strategy.  See "Use of Proceeds,"
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Business--Strategy."

MARKET CONSIDERATIONS

     Sales prices for prepared scrap metal are cyclical in nature and are
subject to local, national and international economic conditions.  While recent
increases in demand have resulted in strong sales prices for prepared ferrous
scrap, the Company's operating results are dependent upon the strength of the
national economy and, in particular, the domestic steel industry.  A future
downturn in the economy or in steel production could adversely affect the
performance of the Company.  The demand for processed ferrous and non-ferrous
scrap is subject to general economic, industry and market-specific conditions
beyond the Company's control which may result in periodic fluctuations in the
sales prices of the Company's products.  Although the Company seeks to maintain
its operating margins by adjusting the purchase price for raw ferrous scrap in
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ferrous scrap, its ability to maintain these margins during periods of falling
prices may be limited by the adverse impact of lower prices on the available 
supply of raw ferrous scrap. The Company is unable to hedge against changes 
in ferrous scrap prices and attempts to minimize this risk by maintaining low 
inventory levels of raw and processed scrap and by establishing firm prices 
with its larger customers at the beginning of each month.

DEPENDENCE ON KEY CUSTOMERS

     Each of the Company's facilities is economically dependent on a small 
number of significant customers.  Four of the Company's customers accounted 
for approximately 59% of the Company's revenues (12.5%, 19.9%, 7.4% and 
19.2%, respectively) for the nine-month period ended June 30, 1996.  The 
loss of any one of these customers would have a material adverse effect on 
the Company's business.

COMPETITION 

     The metals recycling business is highly competitive and subject to
significant changes in market conditions.  Certain of the Company's competitors
have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources.  There can
be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain its desired market share
or compete effectively in its markets.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

     Compliance with state and federal environmental laws is a significant
factor in the metals recycling industry.  Certain raw materials handled,
processed and disposed of in the metals recycling industry, such as automobiles
and appliances, may contain substances which are subject to a variety of
federal, state and local governmental regulations concerning the discharge of
hazardous materials into the environment.  The Company has adopted standards and
policies for accepting raw materials designed to ensure compliance with
applicable environmental regulations.  The Company's management does not believe
that the costs associated with environmental compliance will have a material
adverse impact on the Company.  See "Business--Environmental Matters."

RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL

     The Company's operations are dependent on a limited number of key
personnel, including the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Thomas J. Wiens, and its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael I.
Price.  The Company has not entered into employment agreements with either of
such officers but has obtained key-man life insurance policies in the amount of
$500,000 for Mr. Wiens and $1,000,000 for Mr. Price.  See "Management."

CONTROL BY PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER AND ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISION

     As of the date of this Prospectus, Thomas J. Wiens, the Company's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns 2,284,103 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, representing approximately 16.5% of the issued and outstanding
shares.

     The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation contain
certain provisions which may inhibit a change of control of the Company.  These
include scaled voting provisions that, upon a determination by the Company's
Board of Directors, may limit the voting rights of holders of more than 10% of
the Company's outstanding Common Stock.  These provisions may discourage a party
from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to take control of the
Company.  As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company's Board of Directors
has not implemented the scaled voting provisions.  The Company's Board of
Directors has adopted an amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation to be voted upon at the Company's next annual meeting of
shareholders to eliminate these provisions.  See "Description of Capital Stock--
Anti-Takeover Provisions."  The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation also authorize the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of 


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preferred stock, the terms of which are to be determined by the Board of 
Directors at the time of issuance.  The ability to issue preferred stock 
could be used by the Board as a means for resisting a change of control of 
the Company and may be considered an "anti-takeover" device.  See 
"Description of Capital Stock--Preferred Stock."

RISK OF SUBSTANTIAL FUTURE DILUTION

     The Company has outstanding options and warrants to acquire an aggregate of
4,818,084 shares of the Company's Common Stock, substantially all of which have
exercise prices ranging from $.30 to $6.50 per share and expire during fiscal
years 1998 through 2001.  See "Description of Capital Stock--Warrants and
Options; "Management--Stock Option Plans."  In addition, Warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 3,318,489 shares of Common Stock have adjustment provisions
providing for reduction of their exercise prices in the event that the Company
fails to register such shares under the Securities Act within specified time
frames.  The exercise of such options and warrants could have a substantial
dilutive effect upon the purchasers of shares of Common Stock offered by this
Prospectus.  See "Description of Capital Stock--Warrants" and "Shares Eligible
For Future Sale--Registration Rights."

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

     Upon completion of the Offering, the Company will have approximately 3.0
million shares of Common Stock outstanding that will be eligible for sale
pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act.  The utilization of Rule 144 and
the exercise of registration rights by the holders of these shares will increase
substantially the number of shares available for sale in the public markets and
may have an adverse impact on the market price of the Common Stock.  See "Shares
Eligible for Future Sale."

                               USE OF PROCEEDS

     It is not likely that any outstanding Warrants will be exercised unless the
market price of the Common Stock increases significantly.  Alternatively, the
Company may lower the exercise  price of the Warrants to below the current
market price, thereby encouraging their exercise.  If the Warrants are exercised
at their current exercise prices, which is unlikely at this time, the Company
will receive net proceeds from such exercise of approximately $22,459,808.  See
"Plan of Distribution."  The proceeds will be used to finance the Proposed
Acquisitions, discussed below (if the Warrants are exercised prior to such
acquisitions) and for working capital purposes.

POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONS

     The Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for the
acquisition of Sunshine Metal Processing, Inc., a metals recycler with
operations in Opa Locka and Port Everglades, Florida ("Sunshine").  Sunshine
ceased operations on July 1, 1996.  The consummation of the acquisition of
Sunshine is subject to a number of material contingencies, including negotiation
of definitive acquisition terms, obtaining sufficient financing to complete the
acquisition and completion of the Company's due diligence related to the
acquisition.  In addition, the acquisition is subject to resolution of a lawsuit
against Sunshine in which a third party claims to have a contract to acquire
Sunshine's assets.

     The Company also has identified several other independent metals recyclers
as possible acquisition targets and has held preliminary acquisition discussions
with certain of these companies.  The consummation of any of these acquisitions
is subject to a number of material contingencies, including negotiation of
definitive acquisition terms, obtaining sufficient financing to complete the
acquisition and completion of the Company's due diligence related to the
acquisition.

     In addition to the proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants, the Company
proposes to fund these acquisitions through one or a combination of the
following:  (i) issuing Common Stock or convertible securities of the Company;
(ii) issuing subordinated debt instruments; (iii) through asset based secured
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seller financing arrangements.  As of the date of this registration 
statement, the Company has not received commitments to provide financing for 
any proposed acquisition.

                       PRICE RANGE OF THE COMMON STOCK

     The Common Stock has been listed on the Nasdaq National Market System since
July 18, 1996 under the symbol "RECY."  Prior to its approval for listing on the
Nasdaq National Market, the Common Stock was quoted on the Nasdaq SmallCap
Market under the symbol "RECY."

     The majority of the Company's shares are held by management and affiliates
and are subject to restriction on resale.  The number of unrestricted shares of
Common Stock is relatively low in relation to the total number of shares issued
and, therefore, trading in the Common Stock is limited.  As a result, the
Company believes that historical market quotations for the Common Stock are not
a reliable indicator of value.  The quotations provided below are the high and
low reported sales prices for the quarters indicated as reported on the OTCBB
and the Nasdaq SmallCap Market and have been adjusted to reflect the Company's
one-for-five reverse stock split effective June 27, 1995.

                                                 COMMON STOCK
                                                 ------------
                                                 HIGH     LOW
                                                 ----     ---
     Fiscal 1994:
        First Quarter.........................  $13.75  $6.25
        Second Quarter........................   18.13   4.38
        Third Quarter.........................   18.75   7.50
        Fourth Quarter........................   10.00   5.00
     Fiscal 1995:
        First Quarter.........................  $ 8.13  $2.00
        Second Quarter........................    4.20   2.20
        Third Quarter.........................    5.63   2.50
        Fourth Quarter........................    5.38   3.88
     Fiscal 1996:
        First Quarter.........................  $ 4.88  $2.88
        Second Quarter........................    7.00   3.50
        Third Quarter.........................    5.63   4.25
        Fourth Quarter (through November 7,
        1996) ................................    5.00   2.75

     The last reported sale price of the Common Stock as quoted on the Nasdaq 
National Market System on November 7, 1996 was $2.75 per share.  As of 
September 30, 1996, there were approximately 600 record holders of Common 
Stock.  Based upon the information available to it, the Company believes 
there are approximately 2,000 beneficial owners of its Common Stock.

                                DIVIDEND POLICY

     The Company has never paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and has no
present intention to pay any cash dividends on its Common Stock for the
foreseeable future.  Instead, the Company intends to retain its earnings, if
any, to support the growth and future development of its business and for
general corporate purposes.  The payment of any future dividends will be at the
discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and will be dependent upon the
Company's earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of
indebtedness, contractual restrictions with respect to the payment of dividends
and other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.

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                       SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     The statement of operations and balance sheet data included in the 
following table for each of the five years ended September 30, 1995 have been 
derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company which have 
been audited by independent accountants.  The statement of operations and 
balance sheet data included in this table for the nine months ended June 30, 
1995 and 1996 have been obtained from unaudited financial statements which, 
in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair 
presentation of the financial position and results of operations for these 
periods.  The results for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 are not 
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. 
The pro forma financial data set forth below has been derived from the 
Company's unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements included 
elsewhere herein.

<TABLE>
                                                   FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,                      NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE,
                                   ------------------------------------------------------------   ---------------------------------
                                                                                    PRO FORMA(2)                        PRO FORMA(2)
                                                                                    ------------                        ------------
                                    1991     1992     1993      1994       1995         1995        1995       1996(3)      1996 
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ---------- 
                                                   (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND SELLING PRICES)                  
<S>                                   <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA(1):
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Revenues.......................... $   -0-  $   -0-  $   -0-  $   4,831  $  13,853   $   52,222   $  10,767  $   17,484  $   35,987
Cost of sales.....................     -0-      -0-      -0-      4,110     10,869       43,213       8,173      16,345      31,054
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
  Gross profit....................     -0-      -0-      -0-        721      2,984        9,009       2,594       1,139       4,933
Selling and administrative
  expenses........................     774    2,951    2,335      1,660      2,279        4,016       1,367       2,239       3,285
  Loss from joint ventures and
     equity investee..............     839      462      467        -0-        -0-          -0-         -0-         -0-         -0-
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) from operations.....  (1,613)  (3,413)  (2,802)      (939)       705        4,993       1,227      (1,100)      1,648
  Interest expense................     (78)    (114)    (156)      (203)      (407)      (1,354)       (289)       (435)       (918)
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
  Income (loss) before income
    taxes.........................  (1,691)  (3,527)  (2,958)    (1,142)       298        3,639         938      (1,535)        730
  Income tax provision (benefit)..     -0-      -0-      -0-        -0-       (711)        (338)        -0-        (437)        446
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------   ---------
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations,  net of income
  taxes........................... $(1,691) $(3,527) $(2,958) $  (1,142) $   1,009   $    3,977   $     938  $   (1,098) $      284
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) per share from
  continuing operations, net
  of income taxes................. $ (0.93) $ (1.73) $ (1.24) $   (0.46) $    0.17   $     0.59   $    0.19  $    (0.12) $     0.03
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss) after
  extraordinary item and income
  taxes........................... $(1,267) $(1,147) $(2,483) $    (924) $   1,815   $    4,783   $   1,400  $   (1,028) $      354
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss) per share....... $ (0.70) $ (0.56) $ (1.04) $   (0.37) $    0.30   $     0.71   $    0.29  $    (0.11) $     0.03
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
Weighted average shares
  outstanding....................    1,811    2,043    2,377      2,505      6,100        6,691       4,890       9,309      10,662
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------
                                   -------  -------  -------  ---------  ---------   ----------   ---------  ----------  ----------

BALANCE SHEET DATA(4):
  Working capital (deficit)....... $(3,310) $(2,721) $(3,853) $  (4,175) $     376        NA      $     862  $   (2,673) $     (154)
  Property and equipment..........      66       43       30      6,590      6,686        NA          6,958      10,797      20,697
  Total assets....................   2,982    1,865    1,147      9,618     10,297        NA         11,905      22,137      36,106
  Total liabilities...............   7,737    2,801    3,853      6,852      3,843        NA          5,582      12,356      18,497
  Stockholders' equity (deficit)..  (4,755)    (936)  (2,706)     2,766      6,454        NA          6,323       9,781      17,609

OPERATING AND OTHER DATA:
Shipments:
  Ferrous (tons)..................     -0-      -0-      -0-     24,600     57,100      228,500      51,869      87,679     174,722
  Non-ferrous (pounds)............     -0-      -0-      -0-  3,676,300  8,805,600   33,729,071   6,943,313  10,860,626  22,263,420
Average Selling Price(5):
  Ferrous (per ton)...............     NA       NA       NA   $     100  $     120   $      135   $     116  $      120  $      123
Net Cash Flow From:
  Operating activities............ $  (359) $(1,613) $  (118) $    (862) $     113        NA      $     568  $     (475)       NA* 
  Investing activities............    (580)  (1,526)    (617)      (255)      (926)       NA           (751)     (2,661)       NA 
  Financing activities............     953    3,125      735      1,232        882        NA          1,572       3,348        NA  

EBITDA(6)......................... $(1,600) $(2,979) $(2,445) $    (547) $   1,489   $    6,308   $   1,915  $     (358) $    2,878
</TABLE>


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- ------------ 
(1)  Prior to May 1994, the Company was engaged in the development of the MSW
     Technology.  For comparative purposes, financial data prior to 1994
     reflects the Company's efforts to develop such technology.  The Company's
     current operations commenced in May 1994 with the acquisition of NRI.  The
     financial information for fiscal 1994 reflects five months of operating
     results of NRI.  The financial information for fiscal 1995 reflects 12
     months of operating results of NRI and reflects the efforts of the Company
     to acquire other metals recycling facilities.
(2)  The pro-forma date gives effect to the acquisitions of Anglo Iron & Metal
     (December 1995), Mid-America Shredding (April 1996) and Weissman (August 5,
     1996) as if each had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. 
     In addition, the pro forma information is based upon available information
     and certain assumptions and adjustments.  See notes to the pro forma
     financial statements.
(3)  The operating results for the nine month period ended June 30, 1996 are not
     comparable to those of the corresponding period ended June 30, 1995 due to
     the acquisitions of Anglo Iron & Metal that occurred in December 1995 and
     Mid-America Shredding that occurred in April 1996.
(4)  As of June 30, 1996, on a pro forma basis, gives effect to the consummation
     of the Public Offering.
(5)  Average selling price for non-ferrous scrap is not meaningful as there are
     significant differences in the price per pound of the various component
     non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, brass) produced by the Company.
(6)  EBITDA ("Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization")
     represents operating income plus depreciation and amortization.  The
     Company has included EBITDA (which is not a measure of financial
     performance under generally accepted accounting principles) because it
     understands such data is used by certain investors to determine the
     Company's ability to service its indebtedness.  EBITDA is not a substitute
     for income from continuing operations, net income or cash flows
     presentation under generally accepted accounting principles.













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           MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the 
"Selected Financial Information," the Company's consolidated financial 
statements and the notes thereto and the Company's pro forma financial 
statements and the notes thereto, all included elsewhere herein.

     The information set forth in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital 
Resources" below includes "forward looking statements" within the meaning of 
Section 27A of the Securities Act, and is subject to the safe harbor created 
by that section. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially 
from those contained in the forward looking statements are set forth in 
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Risk Factors."

OVERVIEW

     The Company is a full-service metals recycler primarily engaged in the 
collection and processing of various ferrous and non-ferrous metals for 
resale to domestic and foreign steel producers and other metals producers and 
processors.  Prior to May 1994, the Company was a development stage 
enterprise engaged in the development of the MSW Technology.  Although the 
Company has not obtained a permit or constructed a facility utilizing the MSW 
Technology, the Company is pursuing the licensing or sale of this technology 
to third parties.

     The Company's current operations commenced in May 1994 with the 
acquisition of NRI.  Since that time, the Company has experienced significant 
growth from the acquisition of other metals recycling facilities.  On June 
30, 1995, the Company acquired a 20% interest in a metals recycling facility 
located in Georgia, which interest may decrease to 15% on June 30, 1996.  See 
"Business--History of the Company."  On December 11, 1995, the Company 
acquired Anglo Iron & Metal, on April 15, 1996, the Company acquired 
Mid-America Shredding and, on August 5, 1996, the Company acquired Weissman 
Iron & Metal.  These acquisitions, except for the minority interest in the 
Georgia facility, are accounted for under the purchase method for business 
combinations and, accordingly, the results of operations for such acquired 
businesses are included in the Company's financial statements only from the 
applicable date of acquisition.  As a result, the Company's historical 
results of operations for the periods presented are not directly comparable.

     The Company believes these acquisitions will have a positive impact on 
its future results of operations, and accordingly believes that the Company's 
historical results should be considered in conjunction with the pro forma 
financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere herein. 
Additionally, neither the historical nor the pro forma results of operations 
fully reflect the operating efficiencies and improvements that are expected 
to be achieved by integrating the acquired businesses into the Company's 
operations.  See "Business--Strategy."

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The Company's operating results depend in large part on its ability to 
effectively manage the purchase, processing and sale of scrap metals.  The 
demand for processed ferrous and non-ferrous scrap is subject to general 
economic, industry and market-specific conditions beyond the Company's 
control which may result in periodic fluctuations in the sales prices of the 
Company's products.  The Company seeks to maintain its operating margins by 
adjusting the purchase price for raw ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in 
response to such fluctuations, subject to local market conditions.  Although 
the Company is unable to hedge against changes in market prices, it seeks to 
minimize this risk by maintaining low inventory levels of raw and processed 
scrap.

NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

     The results of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 were 
impacted by a number of factors, including delays in processed scrap 
shipments and lower gross margins at the Company's Nevada facility.  In 
addition, profitability was negatively affected by transition expenses 
incurred in conjunction with the acquisitions of the southern Texas 
facilities on December 11, 1995 and the Missouri facility on April 15, 1996.


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     REVENUES.  Revenues increased $6,717,000, or 62%, to $17,484,000 for the 
nine months ended June 30, 1996 from $10,767,000 for the nine months ended 
June 30, 1995.  The increase in revenues is primarily due to the acquisitions 
of the Company's southern Texas facilities on December 11, 1995 and its 
Missouri facility on April 15, 1996.  The operations of the southern Texas 
facilities provided an additional $8,151,000 of revenues, while the Missouri 
facility provided $554,000 in revenues and the Nevada facilities provided 
$8,779,000 of revenues during the nine months ended June 30, 1996.

     In general, sales values for ferrous, non-ferrous and paper have 
declined for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 as compared to the nine 
months ended June 30, 1995.

     COST OF SALES.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, cost of sales 
increased $7,710,000 to $15,883,000 from $8,173,000 for the nine months ended 
June 30, 1995, and increased as a percentage of total revenues to 91% from 
76%. This increase in cost of sales was primarily due to increased volume 
from acquisitions.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, cost of 
brokerage was $462,000 and was 3% of total revenues.  Gross profit decreased 
to $1,139,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 from $2,594,000 for the 
nine months ended June 30, 1995.  This decrease in gross profit was primarily 
due to increased purchase prices in the market which the Company was not able 
to pass on to its customers.

     SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  Selling and administrative 
expenses increased to $2,038,000 million, or 12% of revenues, for the nine 
months ended June 30, 1996 from $1,181,000, or 11% of revenues, for the nine 
months ended June 30, 1995.  Of this increase, $672,000 resulted from 
additional personnel costs associated with acquired operations and expenses 
incurred in connection with the Company's increase in personnel in 
anticipation of additional acquisitions.  Included in this amount was 
$205,000 of incentive compensation paid to the Company's Chief Executive 
Officer upon the consummation of the acquisition of the Company's southern 
Texas facilities.

     INTEREST EXPENSE.  Interest expense was $435,000 for the nine months 
ended June 30, 1996 compared to $289,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 
1995. Interest expense increased primarily due to higher average interest 
rates on the Company's debt as well as additional debt incurred to finance 
the purchase of the southern Texas facilities in December 1995 and the 
Missouri facility in April 1996.

     BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES.  For nine months ended June 30, 1996, the 
Company recorded an increase to its net deferred tax asset of $441,000.  As a 
result, at June 30, 1996, the Company has recognized a net deferred tax asset 
of $1,241,000, as management has determined that the net operating loss carry 
forward was more likely than not to be used in the near future due to the 
future taxable income to be generated by the Company's acquired facilities.  
The net loss before income taxes for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 
increased the net operating loss carry forward by $441,000 providing 
approximately $7.7 million of net operating loss carry forward available 
through 2009.  No benefit from deferred income taxes was recognized for the 
nine months ended June 30, 1995.

     INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES.  For the nine 
months ended June 30, 1996, the Company's loss from continuing operations, 
net of income taxes was $(1,098,000), or $(.12) per share, compared to 
$938,000, or $.19 per share of income, for the nine months ended June 30, 
1995.  The principal reasons for this decrease were the shut down of the NRI 
shredder for a major rebuild, a relatively lower sales value for ferrous 
scrap in the western area of the country, high inventory values at Anglo Iron 
and Metal and significant finished inventory on hand at the end of the 
quarter.

     NET INCOME.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, the Company had a 
net loss of $(1,028,000), or $(.11) per share, compared to net income of 
$1,400,000, or $.29 per share, for the nine months ended June 30, 1995.

FISCAL YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

     The results of operations for the years ended September 30, 1995, 1994 
and 1993 have been driven primarily by the Company's acquisition activity.  
Prior to the Company's acquisition of its Nevada facility in May 1994, the 
Company was a development stage enterprise without revenues.  Consequently, 
the results of operations for fiscal 1993 do not reflect comparable revenues 
and cost of sales relative to the results of operations for the fiscal years 
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994.  Subsequent to the acquisition of the 
Nevada facility in fiscal 1994, the results 


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of operations reflect the implementation of the Company's current metals 
recycling acquisition and operation strategy.

     REVENUES.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the Company had 
revenues of $13.9 million compared to $4.8 million for the year ended 
September 30, 1994, which reflected only five months of operations of the 
Nevada facility.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the increase in 
revenues was due primarily to the inclusion of a full year's results of 
operations of the Nevada facility, as well as generally higher demand and 
market prices for scrap metal.  There were no revenues generated by the 
Company for the year ended September 30, 1993, as the Company was 
unsuccessful in permitting a facility utilizing the MSW Technology.

     Revenues per month for ferrous scrap for the year ended September 30, 
1995 increased to $572,000, compared to $494,000 for the year ended September 
30, 1994 as a result of general increases in the market prices and demand for 
processed ferrous scrap combined with increased sales volume.  For the year 
ended September 30, 1995, the average sales price per ton of prepared ferrous 
scrap was $120, a 20.0% increase compared to $100 per ton for the year ended 
September 30, 1994.  Non-ferrous revenues increased to $471,000 per month for 
the year ended September 30, 1995 from $373,000 per month for the year ended 
September 30, 1994.  This increase was primarily due to price increases for 
non-ferrous scrap, such as copper and aluminum, which contributed to higher 
monthly revenues.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the average sales 
price for non-ferrous scrap was $.64 per pound, representing a 25.5% increase 
compared to $.51 per pound for the year ended September 30, 1994.  The 
Company had no revenues for the year ended September 30, 1993.

     COST OF SALES.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the Company 
incurred cost of sales of $10.9 million compared to $4.1 million for the year 
ended September 30, 1994.  The increased costs of sales for the year ended 
September 30, 1995 was due to the full year of operations of the Nevada 
facility compared to five months of operations for the year ended September 
30, 1994. Cost of sales decreased to 78.5% of total revenues for the year 
ended September 30, 1995 from 85.1% of total revenues for the year ended 
September 30, 1994.  This decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of 
revenues was caused by an increase in the sales price of ferrous and 
non-ferrous scrap as well as by the substantial increases in paper selling 
prices without proportional increases in the Company's raw scrap and paper 
acquisition costs.  The Company's increased production volume in 1995 also 
contributed to improved gross margins, as fixed production costs were spread 
over a larger volume of processed scrap.  As a result of these factors, gross 
profit increased to $2.9 million for the year ended September 30, 1995 from 
$702,000 for the year ended September 30, 1994. The Company had no cost of 
sales for the year ended September 30, 1993.

     SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  Selling and administrative 
expenses were $2.0 million, or 14.6% of revenues, for the year ended 
September 30, 1995 compared to $1.4 million, or 29.0% of revenues, for the 
year ended September 30, 1994, primarily due to the purchase of the Nevada 
facility in May 1994 and other acquisition and financing activities.  The 
largest component of the increase was salary and related expenses, which rose 
$417,000 due to increased staffing at the corporate level and to the 
additional seven months of personnel costs at the Nevada facility.  Selling 
and administrative expense for the year ended September 30, 1993 was $2.0 
million, primarily related to the development of the MSW Technology.

     INTEREST EXPENSE.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the Company 
had interest expense of $407,000 compared to $203,000 for the year ended 
September 30, 1994.  This increase was caused by a full year of interest 
expense in fiscal 1995 related to debt incurred in conjunction with the 
acquisition of the Nevada facility.  The increase in interest expense to 
$203,000 for the year ended September 30, 1994 from $156,000 for the year 
ended September 30, 1993 was due to additional debt incurred by the Company 
in connection with the acquisition of the Nevada facility in May 1994.

     BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES.  The Company has generated a net operating 
loss carryforward due to operating losses incurred prior to fiscal 1995.  
During fiscal 1995, management determined that the net operating loss 
carryforward was more likely than not to be used in the near future due to 
taxable income to be generated by the Company's Nevada facility.  Therefore, 
a net deferred tax asset of $800,000, net of a $221,000 valuation allowance, 
and a benefit from income taxes of $711,000 was recorded which 
correspondingly increased income for the period.  No benefit from deferred 
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     INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES.  For the 
year ended September 30, 1995, the Company had income from continuing 
operations, net of income taxes of approximately $1.0 million, or $.17 per 
share, compared to losses of $1.1 million, or $.46 per share, and $3.0 
million, or $1.24 per share, for the years ended September 30, 1994 and 1993, 
respectively.  This significant increase in profit is the result of the 
Company's acquisition of its Nevada facility in May 1994.

     NET INCOME.  For the year ended September 30, 1995, the Company 
generated net income of $1.8 million, or $.30 per share, compared to a net 
loss of $924,000, or $.37 per share, for the year ended September 30, 1994, 
and a loss of $2.5 million, or $1.04 per share, for the year ended September 
30, 1993.

PRO FORMA COMBINED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The Company's pro forma combined operating results reflect the 
acquisitions of Anglo Iron & Metal, Mid-America Shredding and Weissman as if 
each had occurred at the beginning of each period presented.  The pro forma 
operating results for the 12 months ended September 30, 1995 include the 12 
months ended September 30, 1995 for the Company and the 12 months ended 
December 31, 1995 for Anglo Iron & Metal, Mid-America Shredding and Weissman. 
The pro forma operating results for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 
include the operating results of the Company, Anglo Iron & Metal, Mid-America 
Shredding and Weissman for such period.  Adjustments to the pro forma 
combined operating results include changes in depreciation and amortization 
to reflect the new cost basis of assets acquired; changes to selling and 
administrative expenses to remove non-recurring salaries and benefits to 
officers and stockholders; changes in interest expense to reflect debt 
incurred in financing the acquisitions; and changes to the provision for 
income taxes to reflect the utilization of the Company's net operating loss 
carryforward and alternative minimum tax requirements.  In addition, weighted 
average shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the consummation of 
the acquisitions, as of the beginning of the periods presented. No 
adjustments have been made to reflect synergies or operating efficiencies. 
The pro forma operating results are not necessarily indicative of the actual 
results which would have been reported had the Company owned Anglo Iron & 
Metal, Mid-America Shredding and Weissman in the periods presented.

NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

     REVENUES.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, pro forma revenues 
for the Company were $36.0 million.  Of such revenues, the Company generated 
$17.5 million, Anglo Iron & Metal generated $2.8 million, Mid-America 
Shredding generated $1.2 million and Weissman generated $14.5 million.  For 
the 12 months ended September 30, 1995, pro forma revenues for the Company 
were $52.2 million, of which the Company generated $13.8 million, Anglo Iron 
& Metal generated $15.3 million, Mid-America Shredding generated $3.9 million 
and Weissman generated $19.2 million.

     COST OF SALES.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, pro forma cost 
of sales for the Company was $27.5 million, or 76.5% of pro forma total 
revenues. In the nine month period, the Company contributed $15.9 million, 
Anglo Iron & Metal contributed $2.1 million, Mid-America Shredding 
contributed $1.2 million and Weissman contributed $8.3 million to pro forma 
cost of sales.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, pro forma cost of 
brokerage for the Company was $3.5 million, or 9.8% of pro forma total 
revenues.  In the nine-month period, the Company contributed $462,000 and 
Weissman contributed $3.1 million to pro forma cost of brokerage.  For the 
nine months ended June 30, 1996, gross profit was $4.9 million and the gross 
margin was 13.7% on a pro forma basis.  For the 12 months ended September 30, 
1995, pro forma cost of sales for the Company was $40.1 million, or 76.9% of 
pro forma total revenues.  In the 12 month period, the Company contributed 
$10.9 million, Anglo Iron & Metal contributed $13.5 million, Mid-America 
Shredding contributed $3.5 million and Weissman contributed $12.2 million to 
pro forma cost of sales.  For the twelve months ended September 30, 1995, pro 
forma cost of brokerage for the Company was $3.1 million, or 5.9% of pro 
forma total revenues.  In the twelve-month period Anglo Iron & Metal 
contributed $181,000 and Weissman contributed $2.9 million to pro forma cost 
of brokerage.  For the 12 months ended September 30, 1995, gross profit was 
$9.0 million and the gross margin was 17.3% on a pro forma basis.

     SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.  For the nine months ended June 30, 
1996, pro forma selling and administrative expenses for the Company were $3.0 
million, or 8.3% of pro forma revenues.  In the nine month 


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period, the Company contributed $2.0 million, Anglo Iron & Metal contributed 
$222,000, Mid-America Shredding contributed $75,000 and Weissman contributed 
$666,000 to pro forma selling and administrative expenses.  For the 12 months 
ended September 30, 1995, pro forma selling and administrative expenses for 
the Company were $3.5 million, or 6.7% of pro forma revenues.  In the 12 
month period, the Company contributed $2.0 million, Anglo Iron & Metal 
contributed $488,000, Mid-America Shredding contributed $277,000 and Weissman 
contributed $721,000 to pro forma selling and administrative expenses.

     INTEREST EXPENSE.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, pro forma 
interest expense for the Company was $918,000.  For the 12 months ended 
September 30, 1995, pro forma interest expense for the Company was $1.4 
million.

     BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES.  For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, the 
Company recognized a $446,000 provision for income taxes on a pro forma 
basis. For the 12 months ended September 30, 1995, the Company recognized a 
$338,000 benefit from income taxes on a pro forma basis.

     INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES.  Pro forma 
income from continuing operations, net of income taxes was $284,000, or $.03 
per share, for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 and $4.0 million, or $.59 
per share, for the 12 months ended September 30, 1995.

     NET INCOME.  Pro forma net income for the Company was $354,000, or $.03 
per share, for the nine months ended June 30, 1996, and $4.8 million, or $.71 
per share, for the 12 months ended September 30, 1995.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     As the Company's business has grown, overall cash requirements for 
internal growth and acquisitions have been met through a combination of 
private placements of debt and equity securities, equipment and receivables 
financing and cash flow from operations.  Since commencement of its metals 
recycling operations in May 1994 through June 1996, the Company has raised 
net cash proceeds of $6.3 million through the sale of its equity securities.  
Through June 1995, the Company was also funded in part by $887,000 of 
borrowings from First Dominion Holdings, Inc., a company controlled by the 
Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ("First Dominion"), all of 
which has been repaid. At June 30, 1996, the Company had $12,356,000 of 
liabilities and $8,020,000 of debt outstanding, of which $4,250,000 is due in 
the next 12 months.

     On May 11, 1994, the Company acquired its Nevada facility by purchasing 
all of the outstanding common stock of Nevada Recycling, Inc.  As 
restructured, the purchase price for the Nevada facility consisted of debt of 
$5.0 million and the issuance of 13,000 shares of the Company's Series A 
Convertible Preferred Stock valued at $1.3 million.  In addition, the Company 
issued to the sellers a warrant to acquire up to 20,000 shares of Common 
Stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share.

     On June 30, 1995, the Company acquired a 20% interest in a Georgia 
metals recycling facility through its investment in The Loef Company 
("Loef").  This investment has been valued at $277,000, the amount of costs 
incurred by the Company in pursuing its acquisition of Loef.  The Company's 
ownership interest in Loef was to have been reduced to 15% if the Company did 
not invest an additional $200,000 in Loef by June 30, 1996.  The Company did 
not make this payment and, pending the receipt of information regarding the 
current operations and financial performance of Loef, the Company has taken 
the position that its interest was not reduced to 15% on June 30, 1996.

     On December 11, 1995, the Company acquired its southern Texas facilities 
by acquiring substantially all of the assets of Anglo Metals, Inc., d/b/a 
Anglo Iron & Metal, for $6.1 million.  The purchase price was paid as 
follows:  (i) $2.1 million in cash; (ii) $1.9 million note which is to be 
paid in ten monthly installments of $186,500 beginning in February 1996; 
(iii) a $446,000 secured promissory note bearing interest at 8% and payable 
in 60 monthly installments of $9,000; (iv) a $750,000 unsecured promissory 
note and non-compete agreement payable in 72 consecutive installments of 
$10,416; and (v) 227,693 shares of Common Stock, valued at $925,000.


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     On April 15, 1996, the Company acquired its Missouri facility by 
acquiring substantially all of the assets of Mid-America Shredding, Inc., 
d/b/a Mid-America Shredding, for $1.9 million.  The purchase consideration 
consisted of cash of $660,000, assumed outstanding bank debt of $1.2 million 
and a $55,000 note payable over eight months.

     On June 20, 1996, the Company secured $4.0 million in inventory and 
receivables financing from Coast Business Credit, an asset-based lender 
specializing in inventory and receivables financing.  In connection with the 
Weissman acquisition, the credit facility was increased to $10.0 million on 
August 15, 1996.

     On July 17, 1996, the Company completed the Public Offering of its 
Common Stock, receiving net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts 
and offering expenses of $14.4 million.  These proceeds were used as follows: 
$5.2 million to pay a portion of the cash purchase price for Weissman on 
August 5, 1996; $5.7 million to repurchase 1,380,585 shares of Common Stock; 
$2.4 million to redeem all of the Company's outstanding Series A Convertible 
Preferred Stock and repurchase 120,000 shares of Common Stock on August 15, 
1996.  The remaining proceeds of approximately $1.1 million are being used 
for general corporate purposes.

     On August 5, 1996, the Company acquired Weissman for a total purchase 
price of $12.1 million.  The purchase price was paid as follows: (i) 363,637 
shares of Common Stock valued at $1.5 million; (ii) $5.3 million from the 
proceeds of the Public Offering and the Company's operating cash; (iii) a 
$3.5 million term loan bearing interest at prime plus 2.25%, payable in 60 
monthly installments of $58,333 and; (iv) approximately $1.7 million of 
revolving credit borrowings.

     On August 15, 1996, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Series A 
Convertible Preferred Stock and repurchased 120,000 shares of Common Stock 
for $2.4 million. This transaction was funded through the proceeds of the 
Public Offering.

     On September 30, 1996, the Company paid the balance of the principal 
plus accrued interest on its bridge indebtedness of $485,000.

     For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, net cash used by operations was 
$475,000.  During this period, the Company generated a net loss of 
$(1,028,000) and depreciation and amortization of $742,000, which were 
partially offset by deferred income tax of $441,000 and an extraordinary gain 
of $70,000.  Increases in accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, 
and current assets amounted to $1,241,000, offset by an increase in accounts 
payable and accrued liabilities of $1,563,000.  Inventories and accounts 
receivable increases were primarily related to the acquisitions of the 
Company's acquired facilities on December 11, 1995 and the Missouri facility 
on April 15, 1996.

     For the nine months ended June 30, 1996, the Company used net cash in 
investing activities of $2,661,000 compared to $751,000 for the nine months 
ended June 30, 1995.  Such amounts primarily related to acquisition costs and 
goodwill as well as additions of capital equipment.

     The Company had a positive net worth of approximately $9,781,000 at June 
30, 1996, compared to $6.5 million at September 30, 1995, and $2.8 million at 
September 30, 1994.  This improvement in net worth is due to issuance of $2.3 
million (net) of Common Stock during the nine months ended June 30, 1996, the 
conversion of $1.1 million of bridge loan debt to equity, and the issuance of 
$925,000 of Common Stock in connection with the acquisition of the southern 
Texas facilities.

     Working capital deficit at June 30, 1996 was $2,673,000 as compared to 
$376,000 of working capital at September 30, 1995.  As of September 30, 1994, 
the Company has a working capital deficit of $4.2 million.  The decrease in 
working capital at June 30, 1996 is due primarily to the financing with Coast 
Business Credit.  The improvements in working capital from fiscal 1994 to 
fiscal 1995 reflects the increase in cash provided by a full year in 
operations of the Nevada facility, the restructuring of long-term debt and 
the additional equity raised from the issuance of Common Stock during fiscal 
1995.

     The planned capital expenditures over the next 12 to 24 months for the 
Company's existing facilities are estimated to be $2.0 million.  Included in 
this amount are capital improvements for the Company's shredders and 
materials handling equipment designed to increase capacity and improve 
operating efficiencies.

     The Company believes that the proceeds from the Offering, cash flow from 
operations and availability under various credit facilities will be 
sufficient to meet its currently anticipated working capital and capital 
expenditure needs for existing operations for at least 12 to 24 months.  The 
Company may, however, need to raise additional capital to fund the 
acquisition and integration of additional metals recycling businesses which 
is an integral component of the Company's strategy.  The Company may raise 
such funds through warrant exercises, bank 


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financings or public or private offerings of its securities.  There can be no 
assurance that the Company will be able to secure such additional financing. 
If the Company is not successful in securing such financing, the Company's 
ability to pursue its acquisition strategy may be impaired and the results of 
operations for future periods may be adversely affected.

INFLATION AND PREVAILING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS 

     To date, inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company's 
operations.  The Company believes it should be able to implement price 
increases sufficient to offset most raw material cost increases resulting 
from inflation, although there may be some delay between raw material cost 
increases and sales price increases and competitive factors may require the 
Company to absorb at least a portion of these cost increases.  Management 
believes that a sustained economic slowdown would negatively impact the 
operations and financial performance of the Company.

SEASONALITY

     The Company believes that its operations can be adversely affected by 
protracted periods of inclement weather which could reduce the volume of 
material processed at its facilities.  In addition, periodic maintenance 
shutdowns by the Company's larger customers may have a temporary adverse 
impact on the Company's operations.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has recently issued SFAS No. 
123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation."  SFAS No. 123 encourages the 
accounting for stock-based employee compensation programs to be reported 
within the financial statements on a fair value-based method.  If the fair 
value-based method is not adopted, then SFAS No. 123 requires pro forma 
disclosure of net income and earnings per share as if the fair value-based 
method had been adopted.  The Company has not yet determined how SFAS No. 123 
will be implemented or its impact on the financial statements.  SFAS No. 123 
is effective for transactions entered into after December 15, 1995.

                                 BUSINESS

HISTORY OF THE COMPANY

     Recycling Industries, Inc. is a full-service metals recycler primarily 
engaged in the collection and processing of various ferrous and non-ferrous 
metals for resale to domestic and foreign steel producers and other metals 
producers and processors.  The Company was formed in December 1988 as a 
Colorado corporation and commenced its metals recycling operations in May 
1994.  After giving effect to the Acquisition, through the quarter ended June 
30, 1996, the Company increased its revenues from $1.7 million for the 
quarter ended June 30, 1994 to pro-forma revenues of $6.7 million for the 
quarter ended June 30, 1996. Over the same period, the Company's monthly 
metals shredding capacity has increased over 330% and its total monthly 
metals processing capacity increased over 365%.

     As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has the following 
operating subsidiaries:

     NEVADA RECYCLING, INC., acquired by the Company in May 1994, operates a 
metals recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving the Las Vegas market 
and steel mills located throughout the western United States.

     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES OF TEXAS, INC. D/B/A ANGLO IRON & METAL, formed by 
the Company to acquire the assets of Anglo Metals, Inc. in December 1995, 
operates four metals recycling facilities in Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen 
and San Juan, Texas, serving steel mills and markets in the Rio Grande Valley 
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     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES OF MISSOURI, INC. D/B/A MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, 
formed by the Company to acquire the assets of Mid-America Shredding, Inc. in 
April 1996, operates a metals recycling facility in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, 
serving midwestern steel mills and markets along the Mississippi River.

     WEISSMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A WEISSMAN IRON & METAL, acquired by the 
Company on August 5, 1996, operates a metals recycling facility in Waterloo, 
Iowa, serving midwestern steel mills.

     In addition, the Company currently has a minority interest in Loef, 
which operates a metals recycling facility in Athens, Georgia, serving steel 
mills and markets in the southeastern United States.

     Of the Company's pro forma revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 
1996, approximately 60% was attributable to sales of ferrous scrap, 31% was 
attributable to sales of non-ferrous scrap, and the balance was attributable 
to the Company's paper and plastic recycling and retail finished steel sales 
and brokerage sales conducted at certain of the Company's facilities.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

     The Company estimates that the total revenues generated in the metals 
recycling markets in 1995 were $19.1 billion, comprised of $8.9 billion 
attributable to ferrous metals and $10.2 billion attributable to non-ferrous 
metals.  The Company believes that there are over 3,000 independent metals 
recyclers in North America.  Based upon reports published by the Institute 
for Scrap Recycling Industries ("ISRI"), approximately 200 of these 
independent metals recyclers operate heavy-duty automotive shredders, which 
constitute the primary equipment used in processing large volumes of ferrous 
and non-ferrous scrap for sale to steel and other metals producers.  Because 
of the highly fragmented nature of the industry, the Company believes that no 
single metals recycler has a significant share of the national processed 
scrap market, although certain recyclers may have a dominant share of their 
local or regional market.  Similar to the ongoing consolidation within the 
municipal solid waste industry, the metals recycling industry has begun to 
experience local market consolidation due to:  (i) increasing capital 
requirements caused by more stringent environmental and governmental 
regulations, and (ii) the exit of aging independent recyclers who desire to 
sell closely-held businesses in the absence of a successor owner or operator.

     THE FERROUS SCRAP MARKET

     The largest portion of the Company's operations involves the collection, 
shredding and sale of ferrous scrap, the primary raw material for mini-mill 
steel producers who utilize EAF technology.  All of the Company's facilities 
process ferrous scrap.  The increase in EAF production from 14.8 million net 
tons in 1966 to 40.6 million net tons in 1995 has resulted in strong demand 
and prices for processed ferrous scrap.  Demand for ferrous scrap is expected 
to increase as a number of new EAFs come on line in the next several years, 
such as North Star Steel Co.'s Kingman, Arizona plant (which began production 
during the second quarter of 1996) located approximately 100 miles from the 
Company's Nevada facility.  According to industry estimates, the anticipated 
continuing increase in EAF production to an estimated 50 million net tons by 
the year 2000 may cause ferrous scrap shortages, resulting in further 
increases in processed ferrous scrap prices.

     The growth in EAF production has been fueled by the historically low 
prices for prepared ferrous scrap, which give EAFs a production cost 
advantage over integrated steel producers which operate blast furnaces whose 
primary raw materials are coke and iron ore.  Recent increases in prepared 
ferrous scrap prices have eroded much of the EAFs' production cost advantage. 
As a result, many EAF operators are examining alternatives to prepared steel 
scrap, such as pre-reduced iron pellets, as a feedstock for EAFs.  The 
Company believes, however, that such alternatives to prepared ferrous scrap 
will be used primarily as a supplemental feedstock to permit EAFs to utilize 
lower grades of prepared scrap, and will not significantly reduce demand for 
prepared ferrous scrap in the foreseeable future.  Industry analysts' reports 
continue to predict rising demand for prepared ferrous scrap over the next 
several years.  Because ferrous scrap represents the largest portion of the 
metals recycling industry, the economic conditions of the industry are 
directly tied to the strength of domestic steel producers utilizing EAF 
technology.  Accordingly, any decrease in domestic steel production may have 
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     Raw ferrous scrap is sourced primarily on a local basis, typically from 
small independent salvage operations located near major developed urban 
areas. These operations supply raw ferrous scrap to the Company in the form 
of automobile bodies, appliances and structural steel.  The geographic market 
for prepared ferrous scrap is larger, tending to be within a 100 to 150 mile 
radius of the metals recycler, but may include shipments to Asian markets via 
deep water port facilities located on the west coast of the United States.  
The primary limitation on the geographic size of the supply and resale 
markets in the metals recycling industry are the transportation costs of raw 
and processed ferrous scrap.  For this reason, metal scrap processing 
facilities tend to be located on or near key rail, interstate highway or 
water transportation routes.

     Although somewhat determined by local factors, the average domestic 
price for prepared ferrous scrap has increased significantly in the past 
several years from approximately $80 per ton in 1992 to over $140 per ton 
during 1995.  The current prices for prepared ferrous scrap range from $106 
to $130 per ton depending on the region and the quality of the prepared 
material.

     THE NON-FERROUS SCRAP MARKET

     Non-ferrous metals include copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, 
high temperature alloys and other exotic metals.  The non-ferrous scrap 
market is less fragmented than the ferrous scrap market due to the higher 
intrinsic values of the non-ferrous metals and the available commodity market 
prices for these metals.  Although supply sources are still local, the higher 
value of these metals makes the shipment of prepared non-ferrous scrap 
economical over longer distances, both domestically and internationally.  The 
primary consumers of prepared non-ferrous scrap are domestic and foreign 
secondary smelters.  All of the Company's facilities process non-ferrous 
scrap, primarily copper, aluminum, brass and stainless steel.

     Prices for non-ferrous scrap change based upon the daily publication of 
spot and futures prices for the primary types of non-ferrous metals on the 
COMEX or London Metal Exchange.  These exchanges also permit suppliers and 
consumers of non-ferrous metals to hedge against price variations through the 
purchase and sale of futures contracts on such exchanges.  The Company does 
not participate in the non-ferrous futures markets and, instead, sells its 
non-ferrous processed scrap at a negotiated spot price.  Current prices for 
prepared prime grade aluminum scrap range from $45 to $51 per pound, and 
current prices for No. 1 prepared copper scrap range from $84 to $88 per 
pound.  The Company seeks to protect against price fluctuations by managing 
its raw and processed non-ferrous scrap inventory levels.

     Sales prices for non-ferrous scrap are cyclical in nature and are driven 
by demand for finished non-ferrous metal goods and by levels of general 
economic activity.  Secondary smelters, utilizing processed non-ferrous scrap 
as raw material, can produce non-ferrous metals at a lower cost than primary 
smelters producing such metals from ore due to significant savings in energy 
consumption, environmental compliance and labor costs.  These cost advantages 
and the long lead time necessary to construct new non-ferrous primary 
smelting capacity result in sustained demand and strong prices for processed 
non-ferrous scrap during periods of high demand for finished non-ferrous 
metal products.

     THE PAPER RECYCLING MARKET

     The Company's paper recycling operations, currently conducted at its 
Nevada facility, acquire waste paper products primarily through local 
industrial accounts where roll-off boxes are placed to collect waste 
materials.  The primary grades of waste paper include corrugated cardboard, 
newspaper, blank newspaper, hard white, white ledger, computer paper and 
rolls.  The Company sorts the collected waste paper by grade for shipment to 
domestic paper mills. Prices for waste paper vary by grade and the Company 
purchases and sells such grades at the spot price.

STRATEGY

     The Company's objective is to become one of the largest metals recyclers 
in North America through targeted acquisitions of independent metals 
recyclers. The Company seeks to capitalize on the opportunity presented by 
the growing demand for processed ferrous scrap, the expanding markets created 
by the rapid proliferation of new EAF operations and the availability of 
metals recycling facilities.  By pursuing a consolidation strategy within the 
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recycling industry, the Company believes that it can significantly enhance 
the competitive position and profitability of the operations that it acquires 
through improved managerial and financial resources.  The Company also 
believes that geographic diversity will reduce its vulnerability to the 
dynamics of any particular local or regional market.  Furthermore, as EAF 
capacity and demand for processed ferrous scrap continue to expand, the 
Company believes that multi-regional and national EAF operators such as Nucor 
Corporation, Birmingham Steel Corporation and North Star Steel Co. will 
increasingly rely on suppliers who can provide a dependable quantity and 
quality of processed scrap as well as a high degree of service.  The Company 
believes that it is the only metals recycling company pursuing a 
consolidation strategy on a national basis and therefore will be in an ideal 
position to become a preferred supplier to major EAF operators.

     IDENTIFICATION AND ACQUISITION OF METALS RECYCLING FACILITIES

     The Company seeks to identify potential acquisition targets with: (i) 
dominant or strategic positions in local or regional markets; (ii) excess or 
underutilized capacity; (iii) the ability to supply an existing or planned 
metals production facility, such as an EAF; (iv) access to rail, water or 
interstate highway transportation systems; and (v) either operational 
shredding equipment, the ability to supply the Company's existing shredding 
equipment or adequate facilities to permit the installation of such 
equipment.  Generally, the target should have sufficient asset value to 
enable the Company to obtain acquisition financing on reasonable terms and 
should not present the risk of significant environmental or other contingent 
liabilities.  The Company is continuously evaluating acquisition 
opportunities in light of the above criteria.  At the present time, the 
Company has no agreements with respect to any future acquisition, other than 
Weissman.

     Once an acquisition candidate has been identified, the Company commences 
an in-depth due diligence evaluation of the target's operations, markets, 
profitability and environmental history.  The Company's due diligence 
evaluation includes independent third party appraisals for both fair market 
and orderly liquidation values of the machinery and equipment, and Phase I 
and II environmental studies of the operations and facilities of the target 
company.

     The Company has successfully commenced its industry consolidation 
strategy by acquiring seven metals recycling facilities over the past 24 
months.  By continuing to acquire facilities that meet the Company's 
criteria, the Company believes that it can achieve rapid growth and expand 
its existing customer base.

     INTEGRATION OF ACQUIRED FACILITIES

     An essential component of the Company's acquisition strategy is 
improving the operating efficiency, output and capacity of each acquired 
facility by targeting three phases of the Company's operations: (i) the 
purchase of raw scrap; (ii) the processing of raw scrap into saleable 
product; and (iii) the sale of processed scrap.  Each acquired facility is 
integrated into the Company's operations through a comprehensive program that 
targets these operating phases through the installation of management and 
financial reporting systems, the implementation of expanded purchasing and 
marketing programs, the centralization of operating functions to achieve 
economies of scale, selective reductions in personnel and improved inventory 
and other financial controls. When necessary, the Company implements a 
capital improvements program to repair or replace outdated and inefficient 
equipment to improve the facility's scrap processing operations and processed 
scrap output.  Through these programs, the Company has realized significant 
improvements in operating results.

     To achieve and monitor improvements in operating efficiency, the Company 
is developing a reporting and training program designed to integrate the 
typically unsophisticated management information systems of an acquired 
facility into the Company's operations.  In order to ensure a smooth 
transition and maintain customer and supplier relationships, the Company 
generally seeks to retain the acquired facility's existing operating 
management.

     The Company utilizes a decentralized operating strategy that relies on 
local managers experienced in the day-to-day operations of a particular 
facility and its local markets.  These managers are responsible for operating 
decisions such as pricing and purchasing and for the profitability and growth 
of that location.  The Company will centralize certain administrative, 
equipment acquisition, personnel and benefits functions at its corporate 
headquarters to reduce overhead, eliminate redundant activities and personnel 
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over the long term, such centralization will result in reductions in 
administrative overhead and the ability to reduce the cost of equipment and 
replacement parts.

OPERATIONS

     RAW SCRAP PURCHASING

     The primary sources of raw scrap are automobile salvage and wrecking 
yards, demolition firms, ordinance depots, military bases, public utilities, 
industrial facilities, metal fabricators, machine shops, railroads, 
refineries, shipyards and numerous independent scrap collectors.  Raw or 
unprepared scrap is acquired from these sources in the form of automobile 
bodies, structural steel from demolition sites, industrial scrap steel, 
appliances and other goods fabricated from steel and other metals.  The 
Company purchases scrap at each of its facilities from industrial accounts 
and in negotiated bulk purchases from large suppliers such as demolition 
sites, military bases and railroads as well as smaller purchases from 
drive-in sellers.

     Industrial and governmental sources of raw scrap supply are the result 
of long-term supply relationships and competitive bidding.  Retail sources of 
supply are paid spot prices for their items at the Company's facilities.  The 
Company employs full-time buyers to manage existing supply relationships and 
secure new industrial and governmental supply accounts.

     Due to the low value of unprepared scrap compared to its shipping cost, 
the Company's facilities are strategically located near sources of supply, 
such as major urban areas, and near major railway, interstate highway or 
water transportation routes.

     The continued availability of raw scrap is dependent upon, among other 
things, the local economy, the level of demolition activity and the ability 
to maintain supply relationships with local industrial and governmental 
sources and automobile wreckers.  Consistent with industry practice, the 
Company has long-term supply arrangements with certain suppliers, although 
none of these arrangements is material to the Company's operations.

     SCRAP PROCESSING

     Raw scrap metal is prepared for resale by sorting, cleaning, shearing 
and shredding the metal into various sized pieces according to customer 
specifications and market demand.  Metal scrap that is ready for shipment to 
the Company's customers is referred to as "prepared scrap."

     The Company's sorting operations prepare the raw scrap for further 
processing by a variety of methods according to the nature of the material 
(i.e., ferrous or non-ferrous), size and composition.  Raw scrap is handled 
within the Company's facilities using conveyor systems, front-end loaders and 
crane mounted electromagnets.  Through the sorting process, the Company 
determines whether particular items require preliminary preparation before 
being shredded.

     The Company's processing operations at each of its subsidiaries are 
primarily based upon the use of heavy-duty automotive shredders which are 
capable of shredding an entire automobile body into fist-sized pieces of 
metal within 45 seconds.  Through the operation of shredders, ferrous and 
non-ferrous items such as automobiles, appliances and vending machines are 
shredded into various sized pieces according to customer specifications.  The 
shredded material is then magnetically separated into ferrous and non-ferrous 
metals and non-metallic items.  The non-ferrous metals are further separated 
utilizing eddy current separators.  The prepared ferrous scrap is then sold 
to the Company's customers. The prepared non-ferrous scrap is recovered as a 
mixture of aluminum, zinc die-cast, stainless steel and copper and sold to 
the Company's customers who further process and separate the mixture into 
constituent metals for resale.  The non-metallic portion of the shredded 
materials, referred to as shredder fluff, is disposed of off site.  The 
Company currently operates four heavy duty automotive shredders with a 
monthly output capacity of approximately 21,500 tons of prepared ferrous 
scrap.

     Items which are too large or too heavy to be introduced into the 
shredder are reduced by either torching or shearing, utilizing crane-mounted 
alligator or stationary guillotine shears, into smaller pieces according to 
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specifications or to a size and weight that may be further processed by 
shredding.  Generally, non-ferrous items prepared by these methods are sold 
to the Company's customers without further processing.

     Many non-ferrous metals, such as copper, brass, aluminum, stainless 
steel, zinc die-cast, and insulated wire (aluminum and copper), are purchased 
by the Company in a form that is not capable of being processed through a 
shredder. Each of the Company's facilities processes these items through a 
variety of methods, including manual and automatic sorting, shearing, 
torching, baling, wire stripping or a combination of these methods. Prepared 
non-ferrous items are either sold in their separated form or baled into 
low-density bales in accordance with customer specifications.

     The Company's paper operations involve the sorting and baling of various 
grades of waste paper and removing all off-grade material and foreign matter. 
The sorted product is weighed, tagged and sold to domestic paper mills and 
foreign paper brokers.

     PROCESSED SCRAP SALES

     The Company sells processed ferrous scrap primarily to regional and 
local steel mills operating EAFs, although integrated steel manufacturers 
utilize some ferrous scrap in their blast furnace operations.  The price for 
processed ferrous scrap is dependent upon the uniformity of the processed 
material, its cleanliness and the non-ferrous content of the processed 
material.  The Company has established relationships with regional steel 
producers for the sale of processed ferrous scrap and anticipates that its 
national strategy will improve these relationships.  Most steel producers 
purchase processed ferrous scrap on a 30-day basis at the beginning of each 
month, thereby locking in the price and quantity purchased for such period.  
Sales of processed ferrous scrap accounted for 61.88% of the Company's pro 
forma revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 1996.

     The Company sells processed non-ferrous scrap primarily to foundries, 
aluminum sheet and ingot manufacturers, copper refineries and smelters, brass 
and bronze ingot manufacturers and other consumers.  Ingot manufacturers 
produce a semi-finished mass of a particular metal to a chemical 
specification and shaped for convenient storage and transportation.  The 
ingots are remelted by manufacturers to produce finished products.  
Non-ferrous scrap is sold on a spot market basis.  Sales of non-ferrous 
materials accounted for 30.71% of the Company's pro forma revenues for the 
nine months ended June 30, 1996.

     Scrap paper is sold to paper mills at spot prices dependent upon the 
grade of the baled product.  In addition, the Company's southern Texas 
facilities utilize covered warehouse space to store and sell small quantities 
of finished steel products such as angle iron, channel, flat bar, rounds and 
concrete reinforcing bar.  Paper and plastic recycling and retail finished 
steel sales accounted for approximately 1.80% of the Company's pro forma 
revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 1996.

SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

     Four of the Company's customers accounted for approximately 59% of the 
Company's revenues (12.5%, 19.9%, 7.4% and 19.2%, respectively) during the 
nine month period ended June 30, 1996.  The loss of any one of these 
customers would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business.  
Sales of processed scrap are generally not seasonal but are affected by 
periodic maintenance shutdowns of certain major customers.

TRANSPORTATION

     Transportation cost is a significant factor in the sale of processed 
scrap and limits the geographic market in which processed ferrous scrap may 
be sold. Processed ferrous and non-ferrous scrap is shipped by the Company to 
its customers by truck, rail car and barges.  The Company competes for 
available shipping space on each of these methods of transportation.  The 
Company has not entered into any long-term contracts for transportation and 
the unavailability of transportation may have a material adverse effect on 
the Company's business.

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     The scrap market is regionally competitive both in the purchase of raw 
scrap and the sale of processed scrap.  The Company competes for purchases of 
raw scrap with numerous independent recyclers as well as with smaller scrap 
yards.  The Company's primary competition for processed scrap sales to its 
customers are other regional or local metals recyclers.

     The primary competitive factors in both the purchase and sale of scrap 
are price, shipping costs and availability.  In addition, the sale of 
processed scrap is affected by the reliability of the metals recycler as a 
source of supply and the quality of its processed scrap.  The Company 
believes that its professional management team, quality of processed scrap 
and emphasis on customer service enable it to compete favorably in its 
markets.  In addition, the Company believes that its national growth strategy 
will increase its market exposure to large purchasers of processed scrap, 
thereby giving it a competitive advantage relative to independent local and 
regional metals recyclers.

     The Company believes that, because of the economic, environmental and 
zoning impediments to establishing a new metals recycling facility, few new 
facilities will be constructed in the foreseeable future.  In addition, the 
Company does not believe that substitutes for processed ferrous scrap, such 
as pre-reduced iron pellets, will have a significant impact on the demand for 
ferrous scrap in the foreseeable future.

EMPLOYEES

     The Company has approximately 300 full-time employees, most of whom are 
employed by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries.  The 60 employees of 
Weissman are represented by the International Union, United Automobile, 
Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the "UAW") under a 
three-year collective bargaining agreement which expires on November 30, 
1996. Negotiations have commenced for a new collective bargaining agreement 
and the Company has no reason to believe it will not reach a satisfactory 
agreement with the UAW prior to expiration of the current contract.  The 
Company believes its relationship with its employees is good.

PROPERTIES

     The Company's metals recycling facilities generally are comprised of 
administrative offices, warehouses for the storage of repair parts and 
certain types of raw and processed scrap, covered and open storage areas for 
raw and processed scrap, a machine or repair shop for the maintenance and 
repair of the facility's vehicles and equipment, scales for the weighing of 
scrap, and loading and unloading facilities.  Each facility has specialized 
equipment for the processing of all grades of raw scrap which may include a 
heavy duty automotive shredder to process both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, 
crane mounted alligator or stationary guillotine shears to process large 
pieces of heavy scrap, wire stripping and chopping equipment, baling 
equipment and torch cutting facilities. The Company believes its facilities 
are adequate for its anticipated production. The following is a summary of 
the processing capabilities at each of the Company's properties based on a 
single shift:

<TABLE>
                                                                                   Monthly
                          Facility Size                                           Shredding
  Facility Location          (acres)             Materials Processed            Capacity (tons)
- ------------------------  -------------  ------------------------------------  ----------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>                                   <C>
Las Vegas, Nevada               13       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, paper       5,000
Brownsville, Texas               7       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap               (1)
Harlingen, Texas                 7       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap              6,500
McAllen, Texas                   1       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap               (1)
San Juan, Texas                  8       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap               (1)
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri        32       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap              5,000
Waterloo, Iowa                  34       Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, paper       5,000
                               ---                                                 ------
Totals                         102                                                 21,500
</TABLE>

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(1)  The Company's four Texas facilities are an integrated operation serving the
     markets of southern Texas and northern Mexico.  All shredding of raw scrap
     purchased by these facilities occurs at the Harlingen, Texas location.

     Due to the nature of the items handled by the Company and the operation 
of shredding equipment, each of the Company's facilities maintains a 
comprehensive maintenance program.  To reduce costs, each facility has its 
own maintenance and repair personnel.  The Company also has the ability to 
fabricate certain parts of its operating equipment tailored to meet the needs 
of a particular facility.

     Periodically, the Company may be required to shutdown its shredding 
operations for maintenance. If these shutdowns occur for an extended 
period of time, they may have an adverse impact on the Company's operations.

     The Company leases approximately 3,350 square feet of office space in 
Englewood, Colorado as its corporate office.  The Company's lease expires on 
June 30, 2000.  Terms of the lease require the Company to pay a base rent 
plus additional pro rata occupancy costs such as building operating costs, 
taxes and utilities.  Average total rents for the remaining term of the lease 
are $13.50 per square foot per year.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     The Company is not currently a party to any material litigation and is 
not aware of any threatened litigation that could have a material adverse 
effect on the Company's business, operating results or financial condition.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

     In the course of processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, the Company 
inspects all inbound material several times prior to and during processing to 
screen out matter that may be considered "hazardous materials" under various 
environmental laws.  Such materials may be contained in unprocessed items 
such as automobile bodies, light fixtures, construction debris, industrial 
machinery and other items manufactured or fabricated primarily out of ferrous 
or non-ferrous metals that are acquired and processed by the Company through 
its shredder operations (the "feed stream").  While the Company screens the 
feed stream for hazardous materials and rejects high-risk items such as 
transformers and batteries, certain items in the feed stream may 
inadvertently contain hazardous materials that end up in shredder fluff, the 
by-product of shredder operation.  The Company disposes shredder-fluff at 
municipal or private landfills on a truckload basis.  Such disposal is not 
pursuant to long-term contracts.  To avoid classification as a hazardous 
waste, shredder fluff must pass toxic leaching tests under certain 
environmental laws.  Because of the Company's screening of the feed stream 
and periodic independent testing of the Company's facilities, it believes 
that the shredder fluff produced from its operations does not contain 
hazardous materials in excess of allowable limits and is suitable for 
disposal in municipal or private landfills.  Changes in the environmental 
laws or testing methods with respect to shredder fluff, however, may change 
the classification and availability of suitable disposal sites for shredder 
fluff, resulting in significant additional expense to the Company.  In 
addition, the premises upon which shredder operations are conducted may 
become contaminated by hazardous materials through inadvertent spillage or 
improper disposal, although the Company believes that such contamination is 
unlikely.

     The facilities and equipment of the Company are believed to be in 
substantial compliance with the current requirements of all applicable 
environmental laws and regulations.  There are no capital expenditures 
planned for new environmental control equipment, although changes in 
environmental laws may require such expenditures in the future.  The Company 
cannot predict the amount of such expenditures, if any, to comply with future 
changes in environmental laws or whether such costs can be passed on to its 
customers through increases in the price of processed scrap.  Accordingly, 
there can be no assurance that such costs will not have a material adverse 
effect on the Company.

     In addition to the costs of compliance, certain environmental laws may 
result in liability arising out of the past operations of the Company's 
facilities, whether or not such operations were lawful at the time, and 
create public rights of action against the Company for environmental 
contamination. Generally, if the Company's past or present operations cause 
environmental damage, the Company may be subject to fines and may be required 
to remediate the damage.  Such costs may have a material adverse effect on 
the Company.

     The Company has implemented extensive procedures to ensure compliance 
with applicable environmental laws.  These procedures include screening all 
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hazardous materials found in this process, such as automobile batteries, 
suspected PCB contaminated transformers and equipment containing freon, are 
segregated and rejected.  The Company refuses to accept any sealed or 
closed-end barrels of material which may have contained a hazardous material. 
In addition to the screening process, the Company retains environmental 
engineering firms to perform periodic independent site reviews and sampling 
to ensure continued operational compliance and detect any contamination that 
may have occurred on the Company's facilities.

     Prior to and as a condition to the consummation of any acquisition, the 
target company's facilities will be tested and evaluated under the American 
Society for Testing and Materials ("ASTM") standards for Phase I and Phase II 
environmental site assessments to ascertain compliance with all environmental 
laws and regulations.  In addition, as many metals recyclers may be subject 
to remediation liability with respect to their current or former sites as 
well as off-site disposal of hazardous materials, the Company also performs 
an ASTM Transaction Screen Process and regulatory action review to determine 
the operating history of each target company and whether such companies have 
been or are subject to any pending regulatory action for environmental 
contamination.

     The Phase I and Phase II environmental evaluations performed in 
connection with the acquisition of the Company's Texas facilities indicated 
possible contamination of portions of the real property associated with such 
facilities. To allow sufficient time for further evaluation and the 
completion of any necessary remediation, the Company has subleased those 
portions of the real property which are free of contamination, as indicated 
by the environmental studies performed prior to closing, and will acquire the 
balance of the real property only upon completion of environmental studies 
and any necessary remediation.  In that connection, the Company has placed 
the shares of Common Stock given as consideration for the Texas facilities 
into escrow until the resolution of all environmental issues.

     Loef, in which the Company currently has a minority interest, is a 
potentially responsible party with respect to two superfund sites.  The 
Company has been indemnified by the former owners of Loef to the extent 
Loef's liability for such matters as well as other non-environmental matters 
exceeds $375,000 up to a maximum of $1 million.  In addition, the real 
property upon which the Loef facilities are located may have been 
contaminated with certain hazardous materials.  The former owners of Loef 
have agreed to pay for the remediation of the contamination to the extent 
remediation costs exceed $125,000 up to $400,000.

     Weissman is a potentially responsible party with respect to one 
superfund site.  Based upon information the Company has been able to obtain 
from the Environmental Protection Agency and other potentially responsible 
parties at the site, the Company believes that its estimated cleanup 
liability is approximately $30,000.

     The environmental assessments performed with respect of the Company's 
Nevada and Missouri facilities and Weissman's Iowa facility indicated no 
reportable levels of contamination at these facilities.

                                RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

     On September 30, 1996, the Company increased its secured credit facility 
from $10.0 million to $12.0 million.

     On September 30, 1996, the Company paid the balance of the principal 
plus accrued interest on its bridge indebtedness of $485,000.

     On September 25, 1996, the Company executed a non-binding letter of 
intent for the acquisition of Sunshine.  Under the terms of the letter of 
intent, the purchase price for the Sunshine assets is $2,500,000, payable as 
follows: $750,000 in cash; the assumption of $1,250,000 of debt; and the 
issuance of the Company's convertible preferred stock having a value of 
$500,000.  The acquisition is subject to a number of material contingencies, 
including negotiation of definitive acquisition terms, obtaining sufficient 
financing to complete the acquisition and completion of the Company's due 
diligence related to the acquisition.  In addition, the Company's acquisition 
of Sunshine is subject to satisfactory resolution of a lawsuit against 
Sunshine in which a third party claims to have a contract to acquire 
Sunshine's assets.

     On August 15, 1996, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Series A 
Convertible Preferred Stock and repurchased 120,000 shares of Common Stock 
for $2.4 million.  This transaction was funded through the proceeds of the 
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     On August 5, 1996 the Company acquired Weissman for a price of $12.1 
million, including $1.5 million payable in the form of 363,637 shares of 
Common Stock.  Approximately $5.3 million of the $10.5 million cash portion 
of the purchase price was funded through the proceeds of the Public Offering 
and the Company's operating cash. The balance of the cash portion of the 
purchase price was funded as follows: $3.5 million from long term debt 
obtained from Coast Business Credit, a division of Southern Pacific Thrift 
and Loan ("Coast") secured by the equipment of Weissman; approximately $1.7 
million of revolving credit borrowings obtained from Coast.  The acquisition 
of Weissman, which had 1995 revenues of $19.2 million, increased the 
Company's monthly shredding capacity by 5,000 tons.  The shares of Common 
Stock issued in connection with this acquisition are included in this 
offering by Weissman Financial as a Selling Securityholder.  See "Selling 
Securityholders."   The Company has guaranteed that the Weissman Financial 
will be able to sell these shares of Common Stock at a price of not less than 
$4.125 per share within three years, which guarantee is to be secured by a 
mortgage on the real property owned by Weissman.

     Concurrently with the acquisition of Weissman, on August 15, 1996, the 
Company increased its secured credit facility from $4.0 million to $10.0 
million.

     On July 17, 1996, the Company completed the Public Offering of 4.4 
million shares of Common Stock at an offering price of $4.125 per share.  Net 
proceeds raised by the Company from the Public Offering were $15,323,485.  In 
connection with the Public Offering, the Company repurchased 1,380,585 shares 
of Common Stock for $4.00 per share.  In connection with this repurchase, the 
holders of the Company's Series G Warrants agreed to certain contractual 
"lock-up" restrictions.  See "Shares Eligible for Future Sale--Registration 
Rights."  In addition, upon consummation of the Public Offering, the Company 
exchanged 213,388 Placement Agent's Warrants for 376,812 shares of Common 
Stock and 213,388 Series H Warrants, representing an effective exercise price 
of $.60 per share of Common Stock.

     On June 30, 1996, the holders of 188,050 Series I Warrants exchanged 
their warrants for 148,560 shares of Common Stock, representing an effective 
exercise price of $.60 per share (the anticipated exercise price as of 
September 30, 1996 in the absence of registration).  The Company has agreed 
to register the shares of Common Stock received upon such exchange no later 
than September 30, 1996. The holders of the Series I Warrants who accepted 
the exchange have agreed to certain contractual "lock-up" restrictions with 
respect to the shares received upon the exchange.  See "Shares Eligible for 
Future Sale - Lock-Up Provisions."

     On June 20, 1996, the Company entered into a $4.0 million secured credit 
facility which was increased to $10.0 million on August 15, 1996.  This 
facility bears interest at prime plus 2.25% and expires on July 1, 1999, 
unless renewed.

     On April 15, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets 
of Mid-America Shredding, Inc., a metals recycler with operations in Ste. 
Genevieve, Missouri, for total consideration of $1.9 million.  The 
acquisition of Mid-America Shredding, which had 1995 revenues of $3.9 
million, increased the Company's monthly shredding capacity by 5,000 tons.

     On January 31, 1996 and April 8, 1996, the Company completed two private 
placements of an aggregate of 1,454,159 shares of Common Stock and warrants 
to purchase an additional 727,078 shares of Common Stock at $7.50 per share 
for total consideration of approximately $3.6 million, including conversion 
of $1,138,000 of the bridge financing indebtedness discussed below.  The 
proceeds from these private placements were used to complete the acquisition 
of Mid-America Shredding and for general working capital purposes.

     On January 17, 1996, the Company borrowed $1.6 million in short-term 
bridge financing, which indebtedness bears interest at 10% per annum, with 
principal and accrued interest due December 13, 1996 or upon the Company 
receiving gross proceeds of $3.0 million or more through the sale of its 
securities prior to that date.  In connection with the bridge financing, the 
Company issued its Series I Warrants to purchase 359,250 shares of Common 
Stock at $1.50 per share, exercisable through the end of a three-year period 
commencing on the effective date of a registration statement covering the 
shares issuable upon their exercise.  The proceeds from this bridge financing 
were used to complete the acquisition of Anglo Iron & Metal and for general 
working capital purposes. Because the Company failed to register the Common 
Stock underlying the Series I Warrants by March 31, 1996, the exercise price 
was reduced by $.15 per share and will be reduced by an additional $.15 per 
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month until such registration is effected.  The exercise price of the Series 
I Warrants is currently $.30 per share.  The Shares of Common Stock 
underlying the Series I Warrants have been are being registered offered by 
the Selling Securityholders.  Accordingly, upon the effectiveness of this 
registration statement, the Company does not believe the exercise price of 
the Series I Warrants will be further reduced.

     On December 11, 1995, the Company acquired substantially all of the 
assets of Anglo Metal, Inc., a metals recycler with operations in 
Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen and San Juan, Texas, for total consideration 
of $6.1 million. The acquisition of Anglo Iron & Metal, which had 1995 
revenues of $15.3 million, increased the Company's monthly shredding capacity 
by 6,500 tons.

                                  MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

     The directors and executive officers of the Company and their positions 
are set forth below:

Name                  Age   Position(s)                                        
- -------------------   ---   ----------------------------------------------- 
Thomas J. Wiens        44   Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer  
Michael I. Price       55   Director, Chief Operating Officer, President      
Brian L. Klemsz        37   Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Rebekah L. Coe         34   Director of Corporate Development, Secretary
John E. McKibben       56   Vice President - Administration
Jerome B. Misukanis    53   Director (1)
Graydon H. Neher       47   Director (1)
Barry D. Plost         50   Director (1)

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(1)  Member of the Audit Committee.

     Each director is elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of 
stockholders, or until his successor is elected and qualified.  Officers 
serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

     Certain information concerning the directors, executive officers and 
certain key employees of the Company are set forth below:

     THOMAS J. WIENS.  Mr. Wiens has served as Chairman of the Board and 
Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its inception.  Mr. Wiens has 
served as President of First Dominion Holdings, Inc. since 1987.  Prior to 
founding the Company, Mr. Wiens was involved in various entrepreneurial 
pursuits including banking, communications, insurance and retail.  Mr. Wiens 
has over ten years of experience in the recycling industry.  Mr. Wiens 
received a BA in Political Science from American University and a MDIV from 
Yale University.  Mr. Wiens serves on the Board of Advisors of the Yale 
Divinity School and on the boards of directors of various charitable 
organizations.

     MICHAEL I. PRICE.  Mr. Price has served as President of the Company 
since March 1996 and as Chief Operating Officer since March 1994.  Mr. Price 
was elected to the Board of Directors of the Company in March 1994.  Prior to 
joining the Company, Mr. Price was President of Recovermat Technologies, 
Inc., a solid waste technology company, from 1992 to 1994.  Previously, Mr. 
Price served in various capacities in his 29 years in the metals recycling 
industry with Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc. and The David J. Joseph Company.  Mr. 
Price received a BSIE from the General Motors Institute and completed an 
Executive MBA program at Indiana University.  Mr. Price is a director of ERS 
Industries, Inc., a railroad supply company.

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     BRIAN L. KLEMSZ.  Mr. Klemsz has served as a Director, Chief Financial 
Officer and Treasurer since August 1996.  Prior to joining the Company, Mr. 
Klemsz served in various management positions for eight years with Advanced 
Energy Industries, Inc., a provider of power conversion and control equipment 
for the semiconductor and optical coating industries.  Mr. Klemsz has over 15 
years of experience in operations management, management information systems 
and finance.  Mr. Klemsz received a BS in Business Administration from the 
University of Colorado, a MS in Finance from Colorado State University and a 
MS in Accounting from Colorado State University.  Mr. Klemsz is a Certified 
Public Accountant and is Certified in Production and Inventory Management by 
the American Production and Inventory Control Society.

     REBEKAH L. COE.  Ms. Coe has served as Director of Corporate Development 
for the Company since August 1995 and Secretary since December 1995.  Prior 
to joining the Company, Ms. Coe was Executive Director of Alpine Mutual Fund 
Trust Receivership, a mutual fund company, from 1992 to 1995.  Prior to 1992, 
Ms. Coe served as Controller and General Business Manager for Production 
Geophysical Services, a public oil and gas company.  Ms. Coe has over 10 
years of experience in finance and accounting.  Ms. Coe received her BBA 
degree in accounting from Abilene Christian University.

     JOHN E. MCKIBBEN.  Mr. McKibben has served as Vice 
President-Administration of the Company since October 1996.  Prior to joining 
the Company, Mr. McKibben was Vice President-Administration of National 
Material Trading, a division of National Material L.P. and a major broker of 
scrap iron and steel and importer of iron substitutes for scrap.  Previously, 
Mr. McKibben served in various executive capacities in his over 30 years in 
the metals recycling industry with Antrim Metals Recycling, Inc., and the 
David J. Joseph Company.  Mr. McKibben received his BS degree in Industrial 
Management from the University of Cincinnati.

     JEROME B. MISUKANIS.  Mr. Misukanis has served as a member of the 
Company's Board of Directors since March 1994 and served as Treasurer and 
Chief Financial Officer from February 1996 to August 1996.  Since 1991 Mr. 
Misukanis has been a principal of Misukanis and Dodge, P.A., CPA, a public 
accounting firm. Mr. Misukanis has worked in the recycling industry for 12 
years.  Mr. Misukanis received a BA in accounting from the University of St. 
Thomas and graduated from the Harvard Business School's Executive Management 
Program.  Mr. Misukanis also attended the William Mitchell College of Law.  
Mr. Misukanis is a Certified Public Accountant.

     GRAYDON H. NEHER.  Mr. Neher was elected to the Board of Directors in 
June 1995.  Mr. Neher has been President and a director of Chemco, Inc., a 
privately-held oil and gas company since 1980.  Mr. Neher is a director of 
Compa Food Ministry, a non-profit food bank.  Mr. Neher received a BA degree 
from the University of Puget Sound.

     BARRY D. PLOST.  Mr. Plost was elected to the Board of Directors of the 
Company in December 1995.  Mr. Plost has served as Chairman, President and 
Chief Executive Officer of SeraCare, Inc., a group of plasma collection 
centers, since February 1996.  Previously, Mr. Plost was with David Barrett, 
Inc., a management consulting firm, from 1994 to 1996.  Mr. Plost was 
President and Chief Executive Officer of Country Wide Transportation 
Services, Inc., a transportation and distribution company from 1991 to 1994.  
Mr. Plost is a director of Care Concepts, Inc.  Mr. Plost received a BA in 
Political Science from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Loyola 
University.


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     The Company's operating management is comprised of the following 
individuals:

     RONALD W. KRALOVETZ.  Mr. Kralovetz, age 56, has served as the General 
Manager of the Company's four southern Texas facilities since February 1996. 
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kralovetz was a General Superintendent for 
Midwest Steel Co., Inc., a dismantling company, from prior to 1991 to 1996. 
Mr. Kralovetz began his career in the metals recycling business over 25 years 
ago as a Plant Manager with Luria Brothers Co., Inc.

     PETER F. PRINZ.  Mr. Prinz, age 49, has served as Vice President and 
General Manager of the Company's Missouri facility since May 1996.  Prior to 
joining the Company, Mr. Prinz was President of Hawco Manufacturing Company 
of Baton Rouge, LA, a manufacturer of equipment for the metals recycling, 
dredging and mining industries.  Mr. Prinz was also employed by The David 
Joseph Company, Inc. from 1982 to 1989 manager of their Newport, Kentucky 
metals recycling plant.  Mr. Prinz received a BS in Mechanical Engineering 
from the University of Wisconsin.

     CHARLES N. RUTH.  Mr. Ruth, age 66, has served as Plant Engineer for the 
Company's Nevada facility since January 1996.  Prior to joining the Company, 
Mr. Ruth was Plant Engineer at Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc., from prior to 1991 
to 1996.  Mr. Ruth has over 20 years of experience in the metals recycling 
business, including engineering management at Luria Brothers Co., Inc. and 
Vulcan Materials Company.  Mr. Ruth received a BS in Mechanical Engineering 
from Texas Tech University and is a registered professional mechanical 
engineer.

     CLIFFORD D. VELLINGA.  Mr. Vellinga, age 54, has served as Assistant 
Manager for the Company's Nevada facility since October 1995.  Previously, 
Mr. Vellinga served as Chief Financial Officer from 1987 to 1995.  Mr. 
Vellinga has over 20 years experience in the construction and recycling 
industries. Mr. Vellinga received a BA in Accounting from Weber State 
University.

     As the Company expands, it will hire additional qualified individuals 
with industry experience to manage the different segments of its operations.  
In connection with any future acquisitions, the Company anticipates retaining 
the principals of the acquired company to facilitate integration of the 
acquired operations into its consolidated group.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

     AUDIT COMMITTEE

     The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee comprised of 
Messrs. Misukanis, Neher and Plost, all of whom are Independent Directors.  
The Audit Committee makes recommendations concerning the engagement of 
independent public accountants, reviews with the independent public 
accountants the plans of the audit engagement, approves professional services 
provided by the independent accountants, reviews the independence of the 
independent public accountants and reviews the adequacy of the Company's 
internal accounting controls.

     The Board of Directors acts as the Compensation Committee for purposes 
of administering the Company's Stock Option Plans, described below.  The 
Board of Directors intends to establish a Compensation Committee which will 
be comprised solely of Independent Directors.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The following table sets forth certain information regarding 
compensation paid to the Company's chief executive officer and all other 
executive officers of the Company whose salary and bonus compensation for the 
year ended September 30, 1995 exceeded $100,000:

                           SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

<TABLE>
                                     ANNUAL COMPENSATION        LONG-TERM COMPENSATION 
                                 ---------------------------    ---------------------- 
     NAME AND           FISCAL                 OTHER ANNUAL           SECURITIES       
PRINCIPAL POSITION       YEAR     SALARY       COMPENSATION       UNDERLYING OPTIONS   
- ------------------      ------   -----------   -------------      ------------------   
<S>                     <C>      <C>           <C>               <C>                   
Thomas J. Wiens          1995    $222,000      $1,257,197(1)              -0- 
Chief Executive          1994     147,000(1)          -0-                 -0- 
Officer and              1993         -0-             -0-                 -0- 
Chairman of the
Board of Directors

Michael I. Price         1995    $142,500             -0-              150,000(2) 
Chief Operating Officer  1994     112,000(3)          -0-              150,000    
and President            1993         -0-             -0-                  -0-    
</TABLE>

- ------------
(1)  Although accrued, the Company did not pay any cash compensation to
     Mr. Wiens during fiscal 1994.  During fiscal 1995, the unpaid 1994 salary
     of $147,000 was forgiven by Mr. Wiens along with the transfer of certain
     technology to the Company in exchange for the right to acquire shares of
     the Company's Common Stock, which right was exercised on August 8, 1995. 
     The amount reported as "Other Annual Compensation" represents the
     difference between the purchase price of the Common Stock under such right
     and the market value of the Common Stock on August 8, 1995 related to the
     forgiven salary.  See "Certain Transactions."
(2)  Represents the repricing of the option granted to Mr. Price in fiscal 1994.
     See "Certain Transactions."
(3)  Paid during fiscal 1995.


          OPTION GRANTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

     The following table provides information regarding stock options granted 
to the named executive officers during the fiscal year ended September 30, 
1995. In addition, in accordance with the rules and regulation promulgated by 
the Commission, the table shows hypothetical gains or "option spreads" that 
would exist for the respective options based upon assumed annual rates of 
appreciation for the price of the Common Stock of 5% and 10% from the date 
the options were granted over the full option term.

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<TABLE>
                                           INDIVIDUAL GRANTS                         
                    ----------------------------------------------------------------       POTENTIAL REALIZABLE      
                                      PERCENT OF                                         VALUE AT ASSUMED ANNUAL     
                      NUMBER OF      TOTAL OPTIONS             MARKET                     RATES OF STOCK PRICE       
                      SECURITIES      GRANTED TO                PRICE                    APPRECIATION FOR OPTION     
                      UNDERLYING     EMPLOYEES IN   EXERCISE   ON DATE    EXPIRATION  ------------------------------ 
NAME                OPTIONS GRANTED   FISCAL YEAR    PRICE     OF GRANT       DATE       0%         5%        10%    
- ----                ---------------  -------------  --------   --------   ----------  --------   --------   -------- 
<S>                 <C>              <C>            <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>      
Thomas J. Wiens          --                --           --        --           --           --         --         -- 

Michael I. Price       150,000(1)          79%        $.90     $3.15(2)    12/31/98   $337,500   $439,327   $556,787 
</TABLE>
- ------------ 
(1)  Represents repricing of option originally granted on January 1, 1994.  See
     "Certain Transactions."

(2)  At the time of the repricing of the option, the Company was selling shares
     of Common Stock in a private placement at approximately $.90 per share. 
     Accordingly, the Company believes the fair market value of the Common Stock
     on that date was $.90 per share.

     STOCK OPTION EXERCISES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995,
             OUTSTANDING GRANTS AND GAINS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

     The following table shows stock options exercised by named executive 
officers during the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995.  In addition, this 
table includes the number of shares covered by both exercisable and 
non-exercisable stock options as of September 30, 1995 and the values for 
"in-the-money" options which represent the positive spread between the 
exercise price of any such existing stock options and the price of the Common 
Stock at September 30, 1995.

<TABLE>
                                                   NUMBER OF SECURITIES       VALUE OF UNEXERCISED 
                   SHARES ACQUIRED     VALUE      UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED      IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS 
NAME                UPON EXERCISE    REALIZED   OPTIONS AT FISCAL YEAR END     AT FISCAL YEAR END  
- ----               ---------------   --------   --------------------------    -------------------- 
<S>                 <C>              <C>        <C>                            <C>                 
Thomas J. Wiens          --              --                    --                            --    
Michael I. Price         --              --             0/150,000                    0/$795,000    
</TABLE>

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

     Independent Directors will receive an annual fee of $7,500 for their
services in that capacity and $1,500 for each Board of Directors or committee
meeting attended.  In addition, the Independent Directors will be granted
options under the Company's 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan,
described below.  All directors are reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in
attending meetings.

STOCK OPTION PLANS

     The Company has established two stock option plans, the Incentive Stock
Option Plan (the "Incentive Plan") and the Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the
"Non-Qualified Plan").  In addition, on December 27, 1995, the Board of
Directors adopted, subject to shareholder approval, the 1995 Non-Statutory Stock
Option Plan (the "1995 Plan") and the 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option
Plan (the "Director Plan").  The terms of each of these stock option plans are
discussed further below.  All of the Company's stock option plans are currently
administered by the Board of Directors and will be administered by the
Compensation Committee upon its establishment as discussed above.

     INCENTIVE PLAN
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     The Incentive Plan provides for the grant of stock options to officers,
regional managers, department heads, corporate counsel and other key employees
of the Company.  An aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock are authorized
for issuance under the Incentive Plan.  As of the date of this Prospectus,
options to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.50
per share, 24,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.78 per
share, and 12,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.25 
per share have been granted under the Incentive Plan.

     Options granted under the Incentive Plan are "incentive stock options"
within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  As a result,
options granted under the Incentive Plan must have an exercise price of not less
than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant or, if the
optionee is the owner of more than 10% of the outstanding Common Stock, the
exercise price of the options must not be less than 110% of the fair market
value of the Common Stock on the date of grant.  Incentive stock options permit
the optionee to defer taxable income related to the exercise of the option until
subsequent disposition of the shares acquired in connection with such exercise. 
Payment of the exercise price for options granted under the Incentive Plan must
be made in cash.

     Options granted under the Incentive Plan are not exercisable for a period
of one year from the date of grant and, thereafter, vest at a rate of not less
than 25% per year for the remaining four years of the option term.  The term of
any option granted under the Incentive Plan may not exceed five years.  The
Incentive Plan provides that the aggregate fair market value of the shares of
Common Stock that may be granted to any single optionee under the Incentive Plan
may not exceed $200,000 during any calendar year.  Options granted under the
Incentive Plan are exercisable only by the optionee during the optionee's
lifetime and are not transferable, except under limited circumstances.  Options
that are exercisable as of the date the optionee's employment by the Company
terminates, other than by death, expire three months after such termination or
immediately if such termination was for cause.  If the optionee dies, the
options shall be exercisable by the optionee's heirs for a six-month period
following the optionee's death.  The Incentive Plan terminates on March 19,
2002.

     NON-QUALIFIED PLAN

     The Non-Qualified Plan provides for the grant of stock options to persons
who are not eligible for grants under the Incentive Plan, including the
Company's Independent Directors or persons who are closely related to the
Company, such as consultants and independent contractors, and who are
recommended to receive grants by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Treasurer.  An aggregate of 50,000 shares of Common Stock are authorized for
issuance under the Non-Qualified Plan.  As of the date of this Prospectus, 
options to purchase 18,000 and 12,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise 
price of $2.78 per share have been granted to Messrs. Misukanis and Plost, 
respectively.

     Options granted under the Non-Qualified Plan must have an exercise price of
not less than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant or,
if the optionee is the owner of more than 10% of the outstanding Common Stock,
the exercise price of the options must not be less than 110% of the market price
of the Common Stock on the date of grant.  Payment of the exercise price may be
made in cash or other non-cash consideration as may be approved and valued by
the Compensation Committee.

     Options granted under the Non-Qualified Plan are not exercisable for a
period of one year from the date of grant and, thereafter vest at a rate of not
less than 25% per year for the remaining four years of the option term.  The
term of any option granted under the Non-Qualified Plan may not exceed five
years.  The Non-Qualified Plan provides that the total number of shares of
Common Stock as to which options granted under the plan may not exceed an
aggregate value of $200,000.  Options granted under the Non-Qualified Plan are
exercisable only by the optionee during the optionee's lifetime and are not
transferable, except under limited circumstances.  Options that are exercisable
as of the date the optionee's relationship with the Company terminates, other
than by death, expire three months after such termination.  If the optionee
dies, the options shall be exercisable by the optionee's heirs for a six-month
period following the optionee's death.  The Non-Qualified Plan terminates on
March 19, 2002.

     1995 PLAN

     The 1995 Plan provides for the grant of stock options to employees,
officers and employee directors of the Company.  An aggregate of 2,000,000
shares of Common Stock are authorized for issuance under the 1995 Plan. 

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<PAGE>

Concurrently with the adoption of the 1995 Plan by the Board of Directors on
December 27, 1995, options to acquire 300,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $2.87 per share were granted to Mr. Wiens, the Company's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and options to acquire 450,000 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.87 per share were granted to Mr. Price,
the Company's Chief Operating Officer and President.  These options and the 1995
Plan are subject to approval by the Company's shareholders at the 1996 annual
meeting of shareholders.  The 1995 Plan terminates on December 27, 2006.

     Options granted under the 1995 Plan must have an exercise price of not less
than 80% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. 
Payment of the exercise price may be made in cash, in shares of the Company's
Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the aggregate exercise price, a
combination of cash and shares of Common Stock or, subject to the approval of
the Compensation Committee, in whole or in part with monies received from the
Company as a compensatory cash payment.

     The term of any option granted under the 1995 Plan may not exceed ten
years.  Options granted under the 1995 Plan are not transferable, except under
limited circumstances.  If the optionee ceases to be an employee, officer or
employee director of the Company or a subsidiary or parent corporation of the
Company, other than by reason of death, disability or cause, all unexercised
options granted under the 1995 Plan shall terminate 90 days thereafter.  If the
optionee is terminated for cause, all unexercised options shall immediately
terminate.  If the optionee's employment is terminated by reason of death,
disability or retirement, all unexercised options shall terminate one year
thereafter.

     DIRECTOR PLAN

     The Director Plan provides for the grant of stock options to existing 
and future Independent Directors of the Company.  Each Independent Director 
will receive an initial grant of options under the Director Plan to acquire 
up to 5,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock having an exercise price 
equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date such person 
first becomes an Independent Director.  Thereafter, each independent director 
who is serving as a director on December 1 of each calendar year, commencing 
with December 1, 1996, will automatically be granted an option to acquire up 
to 5,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price per share equal to the 
fair market value per share of Common Stock on such date.  Each Independent 
Director joining the Board of Directors within 30 days of the consummation of 
the Offering will receive options having an exercise price equal to the 
Offering Price. Messrs. Misukanis, Neher and Plost, who were serving as 
Independent Directors on December 7, 1995, each received an initial grant of 
5,000 options under the Director Plan having an exercise price of $2.87 per 
share, the fair market value per share of the Common Stock on that date. 
These options and the Director Plan are subject to approval by the Company's 
shareholders at the 1996 annual meeting of shareholders.  The Director Plan 
terminates on December 7, 2006.

     Payment of the exercise price for options granted under the Director Plan
may be made in cash, in shares of the Company's Common Stock having a fair
market value equal to the aggregate exercise price, a combination of cash and
shares of Common Stock or, subject to the approval of the Compensation
Committee, in whole or in part with monies received from the Company as a
compensatory cash payment.

     Options granted under the Director Plan will be exercisable commencing six
months after the date of grant and continuing for five years from the date of
grant.  Options granted under the Director Plan are not transferable, except
under limited circumstances.  If the optionee ceases to be an Independent
Director other than by reason of death, disability or cause, all unexercised
options shall terminate 90 days thereafter.  If the optionee is removed from the
board for cause, all unexercised options shall immediately terminate.  If the
optionee's service as a director is terminated by reason of death, disability or
retirement, all unexercised options shall terminate one year thereafter.
                                      
                            PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

     As of August 1, 1996, the Company's only class of outstanding voting
securities was its Common Stock, $.001 par value.  The following table sets
forth information as of August 1, 1996 with respect to the ownership of the

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Common Stock by all executive officers, directors and persons known by the 
Company to beneficially own more than five percent of the Common Stock.  The 
following shareholders have sole voting and investment power with respect to 
the shares, unless indicated otherwise:

<TABLE>
                                         SHARES OF      PERCENTAGE OF    SHARES OF    
                                        COMMON STOCK    COMMON STOCK    COMMON STOCK     PERCENTAGE OF    
                                        BENEFICIALLY     OWNERSHIP      BENEFICIALLY     COMMON STOCK     
                                       OWNED PRIOR TO   PRIOR TO THE    OWNED AFTER     OWNERSHIP AFTER   
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER                THE OFFERING      OFFERING      THE OFFERING   THE OFFERING(1)(2) 
- ------------------------               --------------   -------------   ------------   ------------------ 
<S>                                    <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>                
Stanley Becker                           694,536(3)         4.9%                 0(1)            0%/0%    
55 East End Avenue, #7A
New York, New York  10028

Caside Associates                        841,990(4)         6.0%                 0(2)        1.4%/1.1%    
373 North Main St.
Fall River, MA  02720

CERTAIN DIRECTORS AND
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (5)

Thomas J. Wiens                        2,284,103(6)        16.5%         2,284,103         16.5%/13.0%    
Michael I. Price                         154,000(7)         1.1%           154,000            1.1%/.9%    
Jerome B. Misukanis                       18,000(8)          .1%                 0               0%/0%    
Graydon H. Neher                          28,000(9)          .2%                 0               0%/0%    
Barry D. Plost                            14,000(10)         .1%                 0               0%/0%    
Directors and Executive Officers
 as a group                            2,498,103           17.8%         2,456,103         17.4%/13.7%    
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(1)  Assuming none of the Warrants are exercised.
(2)  Assuming all of the Warrants are exercised.
(3)  Includes 297,659 shares underlying common stock purchase warrants. 
     Mr. Becker is a Selling Securityholder in the Offering.  See "Selling
     Securityholders."
(4)  Includes 210,000 shares underlying common stock purchase warrants.  The
     shares held by Caside Associates may be deemed to be beneficially owned by
     the partners of Caside Associates, who are John Silvia Jr., Louis G.
     Carreiro, Joseph L. Vinagro, Ronald Rapoza, Dwight D. Silvia, Louis
     Goncalo, Patricia Mello, Ilene Hayes and Recycling Associates Trust. 
     Caside Associates is a Selling Securityholder in the Offering.  See
     "Selling Securityholders."
(5)  The business address of all directors and executive officers is 384
     Inverness Drive South, Suite 211, Englewood, Colorado 80112.
(6)  Includes 1,664 shares owned by Real Heroes, Inc., a non-profit corporation
     controlled by Thomas J. Wiens, and 227,414 shares owned by First Dominion,
     a corporation controlled by Thomas J. Wiens.
(7)  Includes 150,000 shares underlying options.
(8)  Includes 12,000 shares underlying options. Mr. Misukanis is a Selling 
     Secuityholder in the Offering. See "Selling Securityholders."
(9)  Includes 12,000 shares underlying common stock purchase warrants. 
     Mr. Neher is a Selling Securityholder in the Offering.  See "Selling
     Securityholders." 
(10) Includes 6,000 shares underlying common stock purchase warrants.  Mr. Plost
     is a Selling Securityholder in the Offering. See "Selling Securityholders."

                              CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

     On December 1, 1991 the Company entered into exclusive perpetual license 
agreements related to the MSW Technology with First Dominion, a company owned 
and controlled by Thomas J. Wiens.  Under the original terms of the license 
agreements, the Company was to pay certain license fees and royalties, 
provided that the Company 

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<PAGE>

had raised additional equity and had constructed operational facilities 
utilizing the MSW Technology.  On January 25, 1995, the Company paid $750,000 
to First Dominion in exchange for (i) ownership of the MSW Technology and 
certain other technology related to the recycling of shredder fluff, (ii) 
291,333 shares of Series B preferred stock owned by First Dominion and (iii) 
the forgiveness of $750,000 of accrued salary, royalties and other amounts 
due from the Company to Thomas J. Wiens and First Dominion.  In connection 
with this purchase, the Company granted to Mr. Wiens the right to acquire 
$1,187,500 of Common Stock at a price equal to the lesser of 50% of the fair 
market value of the Common Stock or $.90 per share, exercisable on the day 
the Company reported gross revenues in excess of designated amounts.  On 
January 25, 1995, the last reported sales price of the Common Stock was $3.15 
per share.  The Company met the gross revenue requirement on August 8, 1995 
upon filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995.  At that 
time, Mr. Wiens exercised his right and acquired 1,319,445 shares of Common 
Stock at an acquisition price of $.90 per share.

     During the fiscal years ended September 30, 1994 and September 30, 1995, 
the Company received bridge loans from First Dominion in an aggregate amount 
of $887,000.  During fiscal 1994, this loan was converted to 591,333 shares 
of Series B preferred stock at the request of First Dominion.  The rights, 
designations and preferences of the Series B preferred stock provided that 
the Series B preferred stock was convertible into Common Stock on a 
five-for-one share basis.  The Company reacquired 291,333 shares of Series B 
preferred stock from First Dominion in the transaction described above, and 
the remaining shares of Series B preferred stock were transferred by First 
Dominion to a third party and were subsequently converted into Common Stock.

     On January 25, 1995, the Company repriced an option previously granted 
to Michael I. Price and granted an option to Jerome B. Misukanis, executive 
officers of the Company, to purchase up to 150,000 and 12,000 shares of 
Common Stock, respectively, exercisable for nominal consideration.  On August 
3, 1995, these options were amended to revise the exercise price to $.90 per 
share.  At the time of the repricing of these options, the Company was 
selling shares of Common Stock in a private placement at approximately $.90 
per share, which the Company believes represented the fair market value of 
the Common Stock on that date.  The options expire on December 31, 1998.

                             SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS

     The following tables set forth the total number of Warrants, the number 
of Shares and the total number of Shares assuming the exercise of all 
Warrants owned by each of the Selling Securityholders and registered 
hereunder.  Except as indicated, the Selling Securityholders are offering all 
of the shares of Common Stock owned by them or received by them upon exercise 
of the Warrants and none of the Selling Securityholders is the beneficial 
owner of one percent or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock 
(including the Shares offered hereby).

     Because the Selling Securityholders may offer all or part of the Shares 
and/or Warrants which they hold pursuant to the offering contemplated by this 
Prospectus, and because their offering is not being underwritten on a firm 
commitment basis, no estimate can be given as to the amount of Shares and/or 
Warrants that will be held upon termination of this offering.  Furthermore, 
substantially all of the Selling Securityholders are subject to lock-up 
agreement with the Company that limit the number of Shares that may be sold 
by them during a given period of time.  See "Plan of Distribution."  The 
Warrants and Shares offered by this Prospectus may be offered from time to 
time by the Selling Securityholders named below.

<TABLE>

TABLE I - SHARES AND SHARES UNDERLYING WARRANTS TO BE REGISTERED AND OFFERED BY THE SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS          

                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Administrative Nominees, Inc.             30,000                                                15,000        45,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ahrens, Felice J. IRA                      4,000                                                 2,000         6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ahrens, Robert K. IRA                     20,000                                                10,000        30,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ally Capital Corporation                                                                                           0 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Alpert, Larry                              2,000                                                 1,000         3,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
AMCO Capital Reserves & Investments SA    10,000                                                 5,000        15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Anderson, Roger                            4,000                                                 2,000         6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Anglo Metal, Inc.                        127,693                                                             127,693 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Arel Company, The                         12,000         9,000                                                21,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Beach Capital Reserves, Inc.               4,000                                                 2,000         6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Balle, Michael                            11,200         8,400                                                19,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Barnett, Beatrice                          6,000                                                 3,000         9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Beverly (Joint Tenant with 
 Melvin Weinstock)                         8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Marshall M.                      154,500                      123,113                                277,613 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Stanley (1)                      198,018       148,514                                               346,532 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Stanley IRA (1)                  198,859       149,145                                               348,004 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benenson Capital Company, The             37,600        28,200                                                65,800 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benjamin, Dr. Samuel E.                   16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benjamin, Dr. Samuel E. IRA              283,200       212,400                                               495,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Besen, Michael                             4,000         3,000                                                 7,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Blitstein, Murray IRA                     24,000        18,000                                                42,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Boulter, David                             8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Bree, Robert L.                            8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Brook, Carol and Gordon                   73,757        27,600                      20,000      18,479       139,836 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Byrne, E. Blake                           16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Coast Business Credit                                                                                              0 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Caside Associates (2)                    432,000        36,000                                               468,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Chemco, Inc. (3)                          16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Clapp, Clarence P. and Doris E.           73,494                                    40,000      36,747       150,241 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Claps, Vito & Maria                        4,000                                                 2,000         6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Cohen, Saul                                8,800         6,600                                                15,400 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Combermere Corp. BSSC Master Defined 
 Contribution Profit Sharing Plan         72,000                                                36,000       108,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Doherty, George O.                         8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dushey, Saul                              16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dyke, Kermit                              55,264                                    30,000      27,632       112,896 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Epinal Corporation                        14,400        10,800                                                25,200 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
First Equity Capital Securities, Inc.                                   3,218                                  3,218 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Friedland, Clifford A.                    16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Gale, James C.                            17,600                                                              17,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gay, Robert J. IRA                        36,000                                                 18,000       54,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Geertz, Woodrow M.                        21,600        16,200                                                37,800 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gironta, Michael                                                                    10,000                    10,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glass, Eva D.                              8,000                                                  4,000       12,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Beth IRA                         8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Leonard                         22,000                                                 11,000       33,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Steven                          16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Steven IRA                       8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Global Asset Allocation Consultants      138,525                                                 51,663      190,188 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldberg, Steven L.                        8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldberg, Ted M.                          24,000        18,000                                                42,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldsmith, Mark D.                                                        250                                    250 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Greenberg, Charles L. and Donna           17,600                                                              17,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Grills, Ralph J. Jr.                      96,000        72,000                                               168,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gruntal & Co.                              9,680                                                               9,680 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Harborside Associates                    183,200       137,400                                               320,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Heptagon Investments Ltd.                 32,000                                                 16,000       48,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Hest, Lional G. and Amy                                                             10,000                    10,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Holstein, Barrie and Scott                12,000         9,000                                                21,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Homiak, Michael J.                        13,598                                                  4,599       18,197 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Hughes, James C. III TTEE 
 Profit Sharing Trust                     18,000                                                  9,000       27,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Iovine, Vincent J.                         8,138                        1,187                     2,749       12,074 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
The Jaguar Investment Group               22,000                                                 11,000       33,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Johnson, Howard                            6,000                                                  3,000        9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Johnson, Kim                               8,117                                                  2,739       10,856 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Jurman, Edward                             2,000                                                  1,000        3,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kantor, Robert                            36,800        27,600                                                64,400 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kaplowitz, Gary                           18,000                                                  9,000       27,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kilmartin, John D.                        24,000        18,000                                                42,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kim, Charles IRA                          20,000        15,000                                                35,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kim, Y.J. Trust                           96,000        72,000                                               168,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kinston Pathology PA Profit 
 Sharing Plan                             18,000                                                  9,000       27,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Kleinberg, Douglas                           880                                                                 880 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Korman, Lance Stuart                       8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kreissman, James G.                       16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kreissman, Robert H.                      16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Krieger, Robert S.                         8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
KTB Enterprises                            6,000                                                  3,000        9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Latshaw, John                             17,600                                     5,000                    22,600 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lattanzio, Steve                           9,128                                                  4,564       13,692 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Latter, David                             16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lauratex Fabrics, Inc. Pension Plan        8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lee, Dr. Tzium Shou IRA                  154,400       115,800                                               270,200 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Leotta, Jospeh B.                         18,436                                    10,000        9,218       37,654 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Levine, Kenneth R.                       154,500                      123,112                                277,612 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Levitin, Eli                               8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Libsohn, David & Mitzi                     2,000                                                  1,000        3,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lubliner, Jerry                            8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lyons, James V. IRA                       22,000                                                 11,000       33,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Malinow, Gerald                           10,000                                                  5,000       15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Marigold Corp.                             6,000                                                  3,000        9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
McConnaughy, J.E., Jr. (1)               328,800       246,600                                               575,400 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Merhab, Marlan M.                          4,000                                                  2,000        6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Metwalli, Ahmed                           20,000                                                 10,000       30,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Mincey, John                                                           18,260                                 18,260 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Mind Works Capital Corp.                 105,600        79,200                                               184,800 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Misukanis, Jerome B. (4)                   6,000                                                               6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Morales, Ibra                             16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Moysak, Thomas J.                                                         293                                    293 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Nathanson, Barry F.                      157,143       117,858                                               275,001 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
NCO Investors III, L.P.                   60,000                                                              60,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Nevada Recycling Corporation                                                                                       0 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Nevo, Aviv                                11,329                                                  5,665       16,994 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Northeast Securities, Inc.                39,917                        5,231                    14,129       59,277 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
O'Shea, John P.                           60,000        30,000                                                90,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ong, Beale H. Pension Plan & Trust        36,000                                                 18,000       54,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Palomares, Bernabe P. IRA                 46,000                                                 23,000       69,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Palomares, Elba B. IRA                    36,000                                                 18,000       54,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Parsons, Frederick C. III, PA 
 Profit Sharing Plan                      36,000                                                 18,000       54,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pellett Investments                       12,244                        7,164                                 19,408 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pellillo, Domenic IRA                      6,000                                                  3,000        9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Perrone, Stephen J.                       13,563                          292                     4,582       18,437 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pius, Alan and Ann                         4,000                                                  2,000        6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Plost, Barry (5)                           8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Popolow, Joseph                           18,851                        1,213                     7,666       27,730 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Proctor, Edward                           10,000                                                  5,000       15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Prosperity Investments, Inc.              14,400        10,800                                                25,200 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pumphrey, Robert E. Jr. MD 
 Profit Sharing Plan                      36,000                                                 18,000       54,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Raskin, Laura and Julian A.                8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Regal Finance & Holdings, SA              14,000                                                  7,000       21,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
River Investments & Holdings, Inc.        14,000                                                  7,000       21,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Romain, Gerald TTEE Profit Sharing Plan   10,000                                                  5,000       15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Rothstein, Allan P.                       28,000                                                 14,000       42,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Rothstein, Stephen                        10,000                                                  5,000       15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Sablowsky, Robert                                                                    5,000                     5,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Shiman, Stewart A.                        54,082                                                 18,421       72,503 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Silva, Rosalie and Jerry                  60,000        30,000                                   10,000      100,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Southern Medical Associates PA Money
 Purchase Pension Plan                    66,000                                                 33,000       99,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Spann, Samuel Jr.                          6,000                                                  3,000        9,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Sundlun, Stuart                                                                      1,200                     1,200 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Sundlun, Tracy Walter                     14,400        10,800                                                25,200 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Swaim, J. Roddy                           10,000                                                  5,000       15,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Tellinger, Billye                                                                                                  0 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Thomas, James Sr. IRA                     90,000                                                 45,000      135,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Walsh, John M.                             2,000                                                  1,000        3,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
John M. Walsh Securities C. 
 Profit Sharing Plan                      40,000                                                 20,000       60,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Walsh, Michael J.                          4,000         3,000                                                 7,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Walsh, Michael J. IRA                      4,000         3,000                                                 7,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wanas Investment Ltd.                     80,000        60,000                                               140,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weinstein, Robert                          3,520                                                               3,520 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                       SERIES G      SERIES H     SERIES I     SERIES J     TABLE I  
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    SHARES       WARRANTS      WARRANTS     WARRANTS     WARRANTS      TOTAL   
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>      
Weinstock, Jerry                           8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weinstock, Shelley and Steven              8,000         6,000                                                14,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weissman Financial                       363,636                                                             363,636 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Williams, Gibbs A.                        18,460                                    10,000        9,230       37,690 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wittenstein, Frederick M. IRA            133,045        99,784                                               232,829 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wittenstein, Frederick M. Pension Plan                                                                             0 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wolfenson, Dr. Gilbert B. IRA             16,000        12,000                                                28,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wolfson Equities                          72,000        54,000                                               126,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wood, Eugene W. IRA                       16,000                                                  8,000       24,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Worden, Andrew B. Retirement Plan          6,902         5,177                                                12,079 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wright, Dickerson                          4,000                                                  2,000        6,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wrigley Holdings, SA                      70,000                                    30,000       35,000      135,000 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
  TOTALS                               5,734,479     2,136,878        283,333      171,200      727,083    9,052,973 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

     1.   Prior to the commencement of this offering, Mr. Becker beneficially
          owned 5.02% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.

     2.   Prior to the commencement of this offering, Caside Associates
          beneficially owned 5.98% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.

     3.   Chemco, Inc. is controlled by Graydon H. Neher, a director of the
          Company.

     4.   Mr. Misukanis is a director of the Company.

     5.   Mr. Plost is a director of the Company.

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                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Administrative Nominees, Inc.               45,000                                     45,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ahrens, Felice J. IRA                        6,000                                      6,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ahrens, Robert K. IRA                       30,000                                     30,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Ally Capital Corporation                         0                     53,600          53,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Alpert, Larry                                3,000                                      3,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
AMCO Reserves & Investments SA              15,000                                     15,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Anderson, Roger                              6,000                                      6,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Anglo Metal, Inc.                          127,693                                    127,693              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Arel Company, The                           21,000                                     21,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Beach Capital Reserves, Inc.                 6,000                                      6,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Balle, Michael                              19,600                                     19,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Barnett, Beatrice                            9,000                                      9,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Beverly (Joint
Tenant with Melvin Weinstock)               14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Marshall M.                        277,613        40,002                      317,615              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Stanley (1)                        346,532                                    346,532              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Becker, Stanley IRA (1)                    348,004                                    348,004              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benenson Capital Company, The               65,800                                     65,800              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benjamin, Dr. Samuel E.                     28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Benjamin, Dr. Samuel E. IRA                495,600                                    495,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Besen, Michael                               7,000                                      7,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Blitstein, Murray IRA                       42,000                                     42,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Boulter, David                              14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Bree, Robert L.                             14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Brook, Carol and Gordon                    139,836                                    139,836              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Byrne, E. Blake                             28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Coast Business Credit                            0                     26,667          26,667              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Caside Associates (2)                      468,000                    180,000         648,000        193,990 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Chemco, Inc. (3)                            28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Clapp, Clarence P. and Doris E.            150,241                                    150,241              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Claps, Vito & Maria                          6,000                                      6,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Cohen, Saul                                 15,400                                     15,400              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Combermere Corp. BSSC Master Defined
 Contribution Profit Sharing Plan          108,000                                    108,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Doherty, George O.                          14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dushey, Saul                                28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Dyke, Kermit                               112,896                                    112,896              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Epinal Corporation                          25,200                                     25,200              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
First Equity Capital Securities, Inc.        3,218         6,436                        9,654              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Friedland, Clifford A.                      28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gale, James C.                              17,600                                     17,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gay, Robert J. IRA                          54,000                                     54,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gironta, Michael                            37,800                                     37,800              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Geertz, Woodrow M.                          10,000                                     10,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gelin, Peter J.                                                        26,000          26,000              0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glass, Eva D.                               12,000                                     12,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Beth IRA                          14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Leonard                           33,000                                     33,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Steven                            28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Glassman, Steven IRA                        14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Global Asset Allocation Consultants        190,188                                    190,188              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldberg, Steven L.                         14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldberg, Ted M.                            42,000                                     42,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Goldsmith, Mark D.                             250           500                          750              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Greenberg, Charles L. and Donna             17,600                                     17,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Grills, Ralph J. Jr.                       168,000                                    168,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gruntal & Co.                                9,680                                      9,680              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Harborside Associates                      320,600                                    320,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Heptagon Investments Ltd.                   48,000                                     48,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Hest, Lionel G. and Amy                     10,000                                     10,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Holstein, Barrie and Scott                  21,000                                     21,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Homiak, Michael J.                          18,197                                     18,197              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Hughes, James C. III TTEE Profit 
  Sharing Trust                             27,000                                     27,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Iovine, Vincent J.                          12,074         2,374                       14,448              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
The Jaguar Investment Group                 33,000                                     33,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Johnson, Howard                              9,000                                      9,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Johnson, Kim                                10,856                                     10,856              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Jurman, Edward                               3,000                                      3,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kantor, Robert                              64,400                                     64,400              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kaplowitz, Gary                             27,000                                     27,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kilmartin, John D.                          42,000                                     42,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kim, Charles IRA                            35,000                                     35,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kim, Y.J. Trust                            168,000                                    168,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kinston Pathology PA Profit 
  Sharing Plan                              27,000                                     27,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kleinberg, Douglas                             880                                        880              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Korman, Lance Stuart                        14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kreissman, James G.                         28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Kreissman, Robert H.                        28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Krieger, Robert S.                          14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
KTB Enterprises                              9,000                                      9,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Latshaw, John                               22,600                                     22,600              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lattanzio, Steve                            13,692                                     13,692              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Latter, David                               28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lauratex Fabrics, Inc. Pension Plan         14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lee, Dr. Tzium Shou IRA                    270,200                                    270,200              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Leotta, Jospeh B.                           37,654                                     37,654              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Levine, Kenneth R.                         277,612        40,000                      317,612              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Levitin, Eli                                14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Libsohn, David & Mitzi                       3,000                                      3,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lubliner, Jerry                             14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Lyons, James V. IRA                         33,000                                     33,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Malinow, Gerald                             15,000                                     15,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Marigold Corp.                               9,000                                      9,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
McConnaughy, J.E., Jr. (1)                 575,400                                    575,400              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Merhab, Marlan M.                            6,000                                      6,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Metwalli, Ahmed                             30,000                                     30,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Mincey, John                                18,260        36,520                       54,780              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Mind Works Capital Corp.                   184,800                                    184,800              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Misukanis, Jerome B. (4)                     6,000                     12,000          18,000              0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Morales, Ibra                               28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Moysak, Thomas J.                              293           586                          879              0 
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Nathanson, Barry F.                        275,001                                    275,001              0 
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NCO Investors III, L.P.                     60,000                                     60,000                
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Nevada Recycling Corporation                     0                     20,000          20,000              0 
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Nevo, Aviv                                  16,994                                     16,994              0 
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Northeast Securities, Inc.                  59,277        10,462                       69,739              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
O'Shea, John P.                             90,000                                     90,000              0 
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Ong, Beale H. Pension Plan & Trust          54,000                                     54,000              0 
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>

TABLE II - SHARES AND SHARES UNDERLYING WARRANTS TO BE REGISTERED AND OFFERED BY THE SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS

                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Palomares, Bernabe P. IRA                   69,000                                     69,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Palomares, Elba B. IRA                      54,000                                     54,000              0 
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Parsons, Frederick C. III, PA 
  Profit Sharing Plan                       54,000                                     54,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pellett Investments                         19,408                                     19,408              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pellillo, Domenic IRA                        9,000                                      9,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Perrone, Stephen J.                         18,437           584                       19,021              0 
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Pius, Alan and Ann                           6,000                                      6,000              0 
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Plost, Barry (5)                            14,000                                     14,000              0 
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Popolow, Joseph                             27,730         2,426                       30,156              0 
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Proctor, Edward                             15,000                                     15,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Prosperity Investments, Inc.                25,200                                     25,200              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Pumphrey, Robert E. Jr. MD 
  Profit Sharing Plan                       54,000                                     54,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Raskin, Laura and Julian A.                 14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Regal Finance & Holdings, SA                21,000                                     21,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
River Investments & Holdings, Inc.          21,000                                     21,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Romain, Gerald TTEE Profit Sharing Plan     15,000                                     15,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Rothstein, Allan P.                         42,000                                     42,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Rothstein, Stephen                          15,000                                     15,000              0 
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Sablowsky, Robert                            5,000                                      5,000              0 
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Shiman, Stewart A.                          72,503                                     72,503              0 
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Silva, Rosalie and Jerry                   100,000                                    100,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Southern Medical Associates PA 
  Money Purchase Pension Plan               99,000                                     99,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Spann, Samuel Jr.                            9,000                                      9,000              0 
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Sundlun, Stuart                              1,200                                      1,200              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Sundlun, Tracy Walter                       25,200                                     25,200              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Swaim, J. Roddy                             15,000                                     15,000              0 
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Tellinger, Billye                                                      26,000          26,000              0
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Thomas, James Sr. IRA                      135,000                                    135,000              0 
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Walsh, John M.                               3,000                                      3,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
John M. Walsh Securities C. 
  Profit Sharing Plan                       60,000                                     60,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Walsh, Michael J.                            7,000                                      7,000              0 
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>

TABLE II - SHARES AND SHARES UNDERLYING WARRANTS TO BE REGISTERED AND OFFERED BY THE SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS

                                                                                                     SHARES     
                                                        PLACEMENT      OTHER                       OWNED AFTER  
                                         TOTAL FROM      AGENT'S    WARRANTS AND                  COMPLETION OF 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER                    TABLE I       WARRANTS      OPTIONS      TOTAL SHARES    THE OFFER    
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                      <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>            <C>           
Walsh, Michael J. IRA                        7,000                                      7,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wanas Investment Ltd.                      140,000                                    140,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weinstein, Robert                            3,520                                      3,520              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weinstock, Jerry                            14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weinstock, Shelley and Steven               14,000                                     14,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Weissman Financial                         363,636                                    363,636              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Williams, Gibbs A.                          37,690                                     37,690              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wittenstein, Frederick M. IRA              232,829                                    232,829              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wittenstein, Frederick M. Pension Plan           0                                          0              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wolfenson, Dr. Gilbert B. IRA               28,000                                     28,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wolfson Equities                           126,000                                    126,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wood, Eugene W. IRA                         24,000                                     24,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Worden, Andrew B. Retirement Plan           12,079                                    12,079               0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Wright, Dickerson                            6,000                                      6,000              0 
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Wrigley Holdings, SA                       135,000                                    135,000              0 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
    TOTALS                               9,052,973       139,890      344,267       9,537,130        193,990 
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</TABLE>

     1.   Prior to the commencement of this offering, Mr. Becker beneficially
          owned 5.01% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.

     2.   Prior to the commencement of this offering, Caside Associates
          beneficially owned 5.98% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.

     3.   Chemco, Inc. is controlled by Graydon H. Neher, a director of the
          Company.

     4.   Mr. Misukanis is a director of the Company.

     5.   Mr. Plost is a director of the Company.



                           DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

COMMON STOCK

     The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of Common 
Stock, $.001 par value.  At October 31, 1996, 13,911,974 shares of Common 
Stock were outstanding.  The shares of Common Stock have no preemptive, 
subscription, conversion or redemption rights and may be issued only as fully 
paid and non-assessable shares.  On liquidation of the Company, each holder 
of Common Stock is entitled to receive a pro rata share of the Company's 
assets available for distribution to common shareholders after payments with 
respect to the preferential rights of the Company's then outstanding 
preferred stock, if any.

     Unless the holder is a "Substantial Stockholder" (as discussed below 
under "Anti-Takeover Provisions"), all shares of Common Stock have equal 
voting rights and have one vote per share in all matters to be voted upon by 
shareholders. Cumulative voting in the election of directors is not allowed, 
which means that the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares 
represented at any meeting at which a quorum is present will be able to elect 
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of the directors if they choose to do so and, in such event, the holders of 
the remaining shares will not be able to elect any directors.

     A vote by the holders of a majority of the shares of Common Stock 
present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is necessary to take 
action, except for certain extraordinary matters which require the approval 
of a majority of the outstanding shares of voting stock.

PREFERRED STOCK

     The Company is authorized to issue up to a total of 10,000,000 shares of 
preferred stock, no par value, issuable in one or more series designated by 
the Board of Directors.  Material provisions concerning the terms of any 
series of preferred stock which may be issued, such as dividend rate, 
conversion features and voting rights, are to be determined by the Board of 
Directors of the Company at the time of such issuance.  The ability of the 
Board to issue preferred stock could also be used by it as a means for 
resisting a change of control of the Company and, therefore, can be 
considered an "anti-takeover" device.

ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS

     The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation authorize 
the Company's Board of Directors to limit the voting rights of any person or 
entity that becomes a "Substantial Stockholder," defined as any stockholder 
designated by the Board of Directors who is the direct or indirect beneficial 
owner of 10% or more of the Company's Common Stock, including shares of 
Common Stock which may be issuable pursuant to any agreement or upon the 
exercise of conversion rights, options or warrants.  All shares of Common 
Stock beneficially owned by a Substantial Stockholder in excess of 10% will 
not be entitled to any voting rights and will be deemed not outstanding for 
purposes of determining a quorum. As of the date of this Prospectus, the 
Company's Board of Directors had not determined any person or entity to be a 
Substantial Stockholder.

     In addition to restricting the voting rights of a Substantial 
Stockholder, the Company has the right to redeem all or a portion of the 
Common Stock beneficially owned by a Substantial Stockholder at a redemption 
price equal to the lesser of the average market price of the shares for each 
of the preceding 30 days prior to the date of the written redemption notice 
or the average market price of the shares for each of the 30 trading days 
during which shares of the Common Stock have been traded immediately 
preceding the date upon which the Substantial Stockholder beneficially owned 
more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock.  A Substantial 
Stockholder has no rights, voting or otherwise, regarding shares subject to a 
redemption notice.

     The Company's Board of Directors has adopted an amendment to its 
Articles of Incorporation to eliminate these provisions.  This amendment will 
be submitted to the Company's shareholders for approval at the 1996 annual 
meeting of shareholders.  The amendment will require the affirmative vote of 
holders of two-thirds of the outstanding Common Stock and, if any preferred 
stock is outstanding, two-thirds of the outstanding preferred stock.

WARRANTS

     The Company has the following outstanding warrants to acquire an 
aggregate of 4,099,584 shares of Common Stock:

<TABLE>
                                                                                              COMMON STOCK
                         EXPIRATION     EXERCISE                      SECURITIES ISSUABLE       ISSUABLE
   TITLE OR SERIES          DATE         PRICE      OUTSTANDING          UPON EXERCISE        UPON EXERCISE
- -----------------------  ----------     --------    -----------     -----------------------   -------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>         <C>             <C>                       <C>
      Series A               (1)         $37.50         22,969      1 share of Common Stock         22,969
                                                                    and 1 Series B Warrant
      Series B               (2)         $75.00         22,969           Common Stock               22,969
  Series G (3)(7)         November       $ 6.50      2,136,878           Common Stock            2,136,878
                          ___, 1999
                             (8)
      Series H               (4)         $ 6.50        283,333           Common Stock              283,333


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      Series I            November       $  .30        171,200           Common Stock              171,200
                          ___, 1999
                             (8)
  Series J (5)(7)         November       $ 6.50        727,078           Common Stock              727,078
                          ___, 1999
                             (8)
   Series K (6)           July 17,       $ 5.57        315,000           Common Stock              315,000
                           2001
   Ally Capital           11/3/99        $ 5.00         53,600           Common Stock               53,600
Coast Business Credit     8/4/2001       $ 3.75         26,667           Common Stock               26,667
  Caside Associates        1/5/98        $ 7.50        180,000           Common Stock              180,000
   Nevada Recycling        1/4/04        $ 1.25         20,000           Common Stock               20,000
  Placement Agent's       1/31/99        $ 2.75         65,445      2 Shares of Common Stock       130,890
                                                                     and 1 Series H Warrant
  Placement Agent's       4/8/99         $ 2.75          4,500      2 Shares of Common Stock         9,000
                                                                     and 1 Series H Warrant
                                                     ---------                                   ---------
  Total Outstanding                                  4,029,639                                   4,099,584
                                                     ---------                                   ---------
                                                     ---------                                   ---------
</TABLE>

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(1)  Exercisable for a three-year period commencing on the effective date of a
     registration statement covering the Series A Warrants or the shares
     issuable upon their exercise.
(2)  Exercisable for a three-year period commencing on the effective date of a
     registration statement covering the Series B Warrants or the shares
     issuable upon their exercise.
(3)  30,000 outstanding Series G Warrants currently have an exercise price of
     $4.00 per share.
(4)  213,388 Series H Warrants expire on July 17, 1999.  The remaining Series H
     Warrants will be exercisable for a three-year period commencing on the
     exercise of the Placement Agent's Warrants.
(5)  40,665 outstanding Series J Warrants currently have an exercise price of
     $4.00 per share.
(6)  Exercisable commencing July 17, 1997.
(7)  The Series G and Series J Warrants are subject to redemption by the Company
     at $.25 per warrant at any time after July 17, 1997 provided the market
     price of the Common Stock exceeds 133% of the then-effective exercise price
     of the warrants for ten consecutive trading days.
(8)  Three years after the date of this Prospectus.

STOCK OPTIONS

     The Company has granted options to purchase an aggregate of 983,996 
shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $.90 to $6.25 per 
share, including options to Messrs. Wiens, Price, Misukanis, Neher and Plost 
to purchase 300,000, 450,000, 5,000, 5,000 and 5,000 shares of Common Stock, 
respectively, at an exercise price of $2.87 per share.  See "Management--Stock
Option Plans."

TRANSFER AGENT

     The transfer agent for the Company's Common Stock and warrant agent for 
the Company's warrants is American Securities Transfer, Inc., 938 Quail 
Street, Suite 101, Lakewood, Colorado 80215.

                       SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

     As of October 31, 1996, the Company has 13,911,974 outstanding shares 
of Common Stock.  Of these shares, the 9,777,574 shares of Common Stock being 
offered by the Selling Securityholders in the Offering will be freely 
tradeable under the Securities Act, except for any shares held by 
"affiliates" of the Company, as that term is defined under the Securities Act 
and the regulations promulgated thereunder (an "Affiliate").  The remaining 
shares (the "Restricted Shares") held by existing stockholders were sold by 
the Company in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of 
the Securities Act and are "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 
144 promulgated under the Securities Act.


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     In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, any holder of 
Restricted Shares, including an Affiliate of the Company, as to which at 
least two years have elapsed since the later of the date of the acquisition 
of such Restricted Shares from the Company or an Affiliate, is entitled 
within any three-month period to sell a number of shares that does not exceed 
the greater of 1% of the then-outstanding shares of Common Stock or the 
average weekly trading volume of the Common Stock in the Nasdaq National 
Market during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of 
the sale is filed with the Commission.  Sales under Rule 144 are also subject 
to certain manner of sale provisions, notice requirements and the 
availability of current public information about the Company.  Affiliates of 
the Company must comply with the requirements of Rule 144 (except for the 
two-year holding period requirement) in order to sell shares of Common Stock 
which are not "restricted securities" (such as shares acquired by Affiliates 
in the Offering).

     Further, under Rule 144(k) a person who holds Restricted Shares as to 
which at least three years have elapsed since the date of their acquisition 
from the Company or an Affiliate, and who is not deemed to have been an 
Affiliate of the Company at any time during the three months preceding a 
sale, is entitled to sell such shares under Rule 144 without regard to volume 
limitations, manner of sale provisions, notice requirements or availability 
of current public information concerning the Company.

LOCK-UP AGREEMENTS

     As described below, substantially all of the Shares being offered by the 
Selling Securityholders are subject to lock-up agreements with the Company 
that limit the number of Shares that may be sold by them during a given 
period of time.

     SERIES G AND SERIES J WARRANTHOLDERS

     Of the Shares being offered by the Selling Securityholders, 5,779,407 
shares of Common Stock and 2,813,924 shares of common stock underlying the 
Series G and Series J Warrants are subject to lock-up agreements in favor of 
the Company which provide that, commencing on June 30, 1996 (the 
"Commencement Date"):  (i) none of such shares, warrants or options may, 
without the prior written consent of the Company, be sold, exercised or 
otherwise disposed of for a period of four months following the Commencement 
Date; (ii) during November 1996, each such Selling Securityholder will sell 
no more than 5% of their shares of Common Stock and, commencing on November 
1, 1996, each such Selling Securityholder may exercise the Warrants held by 
such holder and the shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise will 
not be subject to any lock-up provisions; (iii) during December 1996, each 
such Selling Securityholder will sell no more than 7.5% of the shares of 
Common Stock held by such holder; (iv) during each month commencing with 
January 1, 1996 and ending June 30, 1997, each such Selling Securityholder 
will be permitted to sell no more than 15% of the shares of Common Stock 
owned by such holder; and (v) after June 30, 1996, the shares of Common Stock 
will no longer be subject to any lock-up provisions.

     PLACEMENT AGENTS

     The remaining 304,700 shares of Common Stock received upon the exchange 
of certain Placement Agent's warrants concurrently with the closing of the 
Company's Public Offering are subject to a lockup provisions which provide 
that the holders of these shares may sell no more than 20% of such shares 
during any thirty-day period through July 23, 1997.

     CASIDE ASSOCIATES

     Of the 625,990 shares held by Caside Associates, 304,444 are subject to 
a lockup provision which prohibits the sale or transfer of these shares until 
November 1, 1996.

     ANGLO IRON & METAL

     Of the 227,693 shares of Common Stock issued by the Company in 
connection with the purchase of Anglo Iron & Metals in December 1995, 127,693 
are being offered by Anglo Metal, Inc. as a Selling Securityholder.  Pursuant 
to the terms of the its subscription agreement with the Company, Anglo Metal, 
Inc. may sell shares valued 


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up to $35,000 per month, based upon the market price of such shares on the 
date of sale, until such time as all 127,693 held by it are sold.

     OFFICER'S AND DIRECTORS

     In addition to the lock-up agreements with the Selling Securityholders 
relating to the Shares offered hereby, the 2,478,003 shares of Common Stock 
(including shares underlying outstanding options) held by the Company's 
officers and directors are subject to lock-up agreements in favor of the 
Underwriter for the Public Offering which provide that none of such shares 
may, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter, be sold or 
otherwise disposed of for a period of 12 months from the date of this 
Prospectus.  Upon the expiration of the lock-up agreements, all of such 
shares will be eligible for resale in the public market subject to the 
provisions of Rule 144.  The Underwriter may, in its sole discretion and at 
any time without notice, release all or any portion of the securities subject 
to the lock-up agreements.
     
REGISTRATION RIGHTS

     As described below, the holders of certain shares of the Company's 
Common Stock and certain outstanding warrants and options are entitled to 
certain rights with respect to the registration under the Securities Act of 
their shares of Common Stock (the "Registerable Common Stock") or the shares 
of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of their warrants or options (the 
"Registerable Warrant Stock").  These rights are granted under the terms of 
agreements between the Company and the holders of the Registerable Common 
Stock or the Registerable Warrant Stock.  In connection with such rights, the 
Company has agreed to pay all registration expenses, other than fees of the 
holder's own counsel, transfer taxes, and underwriting discounts and 
commissions payable in connection with the registration of any shares of 
Registerable Common Stock or Registerable Warrant Stock.  In addition, the 
Company has agreed to indemnify the holders of such securities against 
certain liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

     REQUIRED REGISTRATION

     The Selling Securityholders are offering for sale 5,047,223 shares of 
Registerable Common Stock and 3,123,049 shares of Registerable Warrant Stock 
pursuant to registration rights previously granted by the Company.  These 
registration rights generally require the Company file and to cause to become 
effective a registration statement covering these shares of Registration 
Common Stock and Registerable Warrant Stock on or before September 30, 1996 
and to keep registration statement effective for a period of up to three 
years, otherwise the exercise price of the related warrants will be reduced.

     PIGGYBACK REGISTRATION

     Whenever the Company proposes to register any shares of Common Stock, 
the Company is required to give notice to the holders of 836,823 shares of 
Registerable Warrant Stock who have the right to include such shares in the 
registration statement ("Piggyback Registration Rights").  The Selling 
Securityholders are offering 376,812 shares of registerable common stock and 
920,046 shares of Registerable Warrant Stock pursuant to the exercise of 
their Piggyback Registration Rights.

     Upon expiration of the registration statement filed under the Company's 
registration obligation described in the preceding section, the holders of 
the Registerable Common Stock and Registerable Warrant Stock included therein 
have limited Piggyback Registration Rights.

     The Piggyback Registration Rights are subject to certain conditions, 
including the ability of an underwriter to limit the number of shares of 
Registerable Common Stock and Registerable Warrant Stock included in the 
registration statement or to exclude certain shares of Registrable Common 
Stock or Registerable Warrant Stock from the Registration Statement.


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     DEMAND REGISTRATION

     Holders of 479,586 shares of Registerable Warrant Stock are entitled to 
require the Company to use its reasonable best efforts to register such 
shares at the Company's expense within 150 to 180 days of their demand 
("Demand Registration Rights").  The Demand Registration Rights may only be 
exercised once.

                              PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

     The Shares from time to time may be offered for sale either directly by 
the Selling Securityholders or by their pledgees, donees, transferees or 
other successors in interest.  Such sales may be made in the over-the-counter 
market or in negotiated transactions.  Sales of Shares in the 
over-the-counter market may be by means of one or more of the following: (a) 
a block trade in which a broker or dealer will attempt to sell the Shares as 
agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to 
facilitate the transaction; (b) purchase by a dealer as principal and resale 
by such dealer for its account pursuant to this Prospectus; and (c) ordinary 
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits 
purchasers.  In effecting sales, brokers or dealers engaged by the Selling 
Securityholders may arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate.  In 
addition, any securities covered by this Prospectus which qualify for sale 
pursuant to Rule 144 may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to this 
Prospectus.

     Substantially all of the Selling Securityholders are subject to lock-up 
agreement with the Company that limit the number of Shares that may be sold 
by them during a given period of time.  See "Shares Eligible for Future Sale - 
Lock-Up Agreements."

     The Selling Securityholders have agreed not to sell their Shares offered 
hereby if an underwriter of the Company's securities requests that no sales 
of securities be made during the course of an offering by the Company.  In 
addition, the Selling Securityholders have agreed not to sell the Shares 
offered hereby during the time of any distribution of the Company's 
securities or while the Company is repurchasing its securities if sales by 
the Selling Securityholders during such times would violate federal 
securities laws.

     Except as set forth above, the Selling Securityholders have advised the 
Company that they have made no arrangement or agreements with any 
underwriters, brokers or dealers regarding the resale of the Shares prior to 
the effective date of this Prospectus.  The Selling Securityholders may pay 
commissions or allow discounts to any brokers or dealers participating in the 
resale of the Shares, which commissions or discounts may be less than or in 
excess of the customary rates of such brokers or dealers for similar 
transactions.  The Shares will be sold at market prices prevailing at the 
time of sale or at negotiated prices which, in the case of Weissman 
Financial, will be not less than prevailing market prices.

     The Selling Securityholders that participate in sales of the Shares and 
any underwriters, brokers or dealers engaged by them may be deemed 
underwriters, and any profits on sales of the Shares by them and any 
discounts, commissions or concessions received by any Selling Securityholder 
or underwriter, broker or dealer may be deemed to be underwriting discounts 
or commissions under the Securities Act.

     Upon the Company being notified by a Selling Securityholder that any 
material arrangement has been entered into with an underwriter, broker or 
dealer for the sale of the Shares through a secondary distribution or a 
purchase by an underwriter, broker or dealer, a supplemented prospectus will 
be filed, if required, disclosing such of the following information as the 
Company believes appropriate:  (i) the name of each such Selling 
Securityholder and of the participating underwriter, broker or dealer; (ii) 
the number of Shares involved; (iii) the price at which such Shares were 
sold; (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such 
underwriter, broker or dealer and (v) other facts material to the transaction.

     The Company has agreed to indemnify the Selling Securityholders, and the 
Selling Securityholders have agreed to indemnify the Company, against certain 
civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.


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     The Company is offering the Shares to the holders of the Warrants and 
will amend or supplement this Prospectus, from time to time, to reflect the 
exercise of Warrants by the holders thereof and to permit the public sale of 
the Shares.

     The Company is unable to predict the effect which sales of the Shares 
offered hereby might have upon the Company's ability to raise further capital.

     The Company will pay all of the expenses incident to the offering and 
sale of the Shares to the public other than commissions and discounts of 
underwriters, dealers or agents.

     In order to comply with certain states' securities laws, if applicable, 
the Shares will be sold in such jurisdictions only through registered or 
licensed brokers or dealers.  In addition, in certain states, the Shares may 
not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in such 
states or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and 
complied with.

                               LEGAL MATTERS

     The legality of the shares of Common Stock being offered will be passed 
on for the Company by Friedlob Sanderson Raskin Paulson & Tourtillott, LLC, 
Denver, Colorado.

                                 EXPERTS

     The financial statements of the Company for the years ended September 
30, 1993 and 1994 appearing in this Prospectus have been audited by AJ. 
Robbins, P.C., independent certified public accountants, as stated in their 
report appearing herein, and have been so included herein in reliance upon 
such report given upon the authority of that firm as experts in accounting 
and auditing. The financial statements of the Company for the year ended 
September 30, 1995 have been audited by BDO Seidman, LLP, independent 
certified public accountants, as stated in their report appearing herein, and 
have been so included herein in reliance upon such report given upon the 
authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

     The financial statements of Anglo Metal, Inc., d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal 
for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 appearing in this 
Prospectus have been audited by AJ. Robbins, P.C., independent certified 
public accountants, as stated in their report appearing herein, and have been 
so included herein in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of 
that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

     The financial statements of Mid-America Shredding for the year ended 
December 31, 1995 appearing in this Prospectus have been audited by AJ. 
Robbins, P.C., independent certified public accountants, as stated in their 
report appearing herein, and have been so included herein in reliance upon 
such report given upon the authority of that firm as experts in accounting 
and auditing.

     The financial statements of Weissman Iron & Metal, a division of 
Weissman Industries, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1994 and 
1995, appearing in this Prospectus have been audited by AJ. Robbins, P.C., 
independent certified public accountants, as stated in their report appearing 
herein, and have been so included herein in reliance upon such report given 
upon the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

                     CHANGE IN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

     The Company engaged BDO Seidman, LLP on March 25, 1996, to serve as its 
independent auditors, replacing AJ. Robbins, P.C., who was dismissed as the 
Company's independent auditors on March 25, 1996.  This change in independent 
auditors was recommended by the audit committee of the Company's Board of 
Directors and approved by the Company's Board of Directors.  During the past 
two fiscal years through March 25, 1996, AJ. Robbins, P.C.'s report on the 
financial statements of the Company neither contained any adverse opinion or 
disclaimer of opinion nor was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit 
scope or accounting principles.  There were no disagreements between the 
Company and AJ. Robbins, P.C. on any matters of accounting principles or 
practice, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure 
which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of 


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<PAGE>

AJ. Robbins, P.C., would have caused them to make reference to the subject 
matter of the disagreement in their report.

  DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT
                              LIABILITIES

     The Company, its underwriter for the Public Offering and the Selling 
Securityholders have agreed to indemnify each other, including the Company's 
directors, officers and each person who controls the Company (within the 
meaning of the Securities Act) against certain liabilities under the 
Securities Act. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the 
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling 
the Company pursuant to these agreements, the Company has been informed that 
in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public 
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.








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                          INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 


  Financial Statements:

  Pro Forma Explanatory Headnote........................................  F-3 
  For the Year Ended September 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
    Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations............  F-6 
  For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 1996 (Unaudited)
    Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet...................... F-10 
    Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations............ F-12 
  Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-15 

RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants.................... F-17 
  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants.................... F-18 
  Financial Statements:
    Consolidated Balance Sheets......................................... F-19 
    Consolidated Statements of Operations............................... F-22 
    Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)............ F-24 
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................... F-26 
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................... F-28 

ANGLO METAL, INC., dba ANGLO IRON & METAL

  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants.................... F-52 
  Financial Statements:
    Balance Sheets...................................................... F-53 
    Statements of Operations............................................ F-55 
    Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity........................ F-56 
    Statements of Cash Flows............................................ F-57 
    Notes to Financial Statements....................................... F-58 

MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants.................... F-67 
  Financial Statements:
    Balance Sheet....................................................... F-68 
    Statement of Operations............................................. F-69 
    Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity........................ F-70 
    Statement of Cash Flows............................................. F-71 
    Notes to Financial Statements....................................... F-72 


                                     F-1 
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                        INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


WEISSMAN IRON & METAL, A DIVISION OF WEISSMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.

  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants.................... F-77 
  Financial Statements:
    Balance Sheets...................................................... F-78 
    Statements of Operations............................................ F-79 
    Statement of Changes in Division Equity............................. F-80 
    Statements of Cash Flows............................................ F-81 
  Notes to Financial Statements......................................... F-83 



















                                     F-2 
<PAGE>
                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                             EXPLANATORY HEADNOTE

INTRODUCTION 

     The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial 
statements give effect to the acquisitions by Recycling Industries, Inc. (the 
Company) of the entities detailed below and are based on the estimates and 
assumptions set forth herein and in the notes to such statements. This pro 
forma information has been prepared utilizing the historical financial 
statements and notes thereto, which are incorporated by reference herein. The 
pro forma financial data does not purport to be indicative of the results 
which actually would have been obtained had the acquisitions been effected on 
the dates indicated or the results which may be obtained in the future. 

     The pro forma consolidated balance sheet assumes the acquisition of 
Weissman was consummated at June 30, 1996.  The pro forma consolidated 
statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 1995 includes the 
operating results of the Company for such period and the operating results of 
Anglo, Mid-America and Weissman for the 12 months ended December 31, 1995. 
The pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended 
June 30, 1996 includes the operating results of the Company, Anglo, 
Mid-America and Weissman for such period. The operating results of Anglo, 
Mid-America and Weissman for the three months beginning October 1, 1995 and 
ending December 31, 1995 have been included in the pro forma consolidated 
statement of operations for both the year ended September 30, 1995 and the 
nine months ended June 30, 1996. 

     ANGLO METAL, INC. DBA ANGLO IRON & METAL 

     On December 11, 1995, the Company acquired substantially all of the 
assets and the business of Anglo Metal, Inc. dba Anglo Iron & Metal (Anglo). 
The assets acquired from Anglo consisted of a heavy duty automotive shredder, 
inventories, metals shearing equipment, balers, heavy equipment, tools and 
rolling stock used in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous 
metals. The Company also purchased from Anglo certain real property, 
buildings and leasehold improvements used in the business of recycling 
ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 

     The purchase price for Anglo was $6,065,000 comprised of:  $2,079,000 in 
cash; a $1,865,000 note which is to be paid in ten equal monthly installments 
of $186,500 beginning in February 1996; a $446,000 secured promissory note 
payable in 60 consecutive monthly installments of $9,000; a $750,000 
unsecured note payable in 72 equal consecutive monthly installments of 
$10,400; and 227,693 shares of the Company's common stock (Common Stock) 
valued at $925,000. 

     Of the cash paid at the closing of the acquisition, $1,800,000 was 
obtained through a sale-leaseback transaction with Ally Capital Corporation, 
collateralized by all of Anglo's machinery and equipment, accounts receivable 
and inventories, which has been recorded as a capital lease. The terms of the 
sale-leaseback provide for 60 consecutive monthly lease payments of $41,000 
with a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term. The lease 
contains numerous covenants for maintaining certain financial ratios and 
earnings levels. The remaining $279,000 paid at closing was obtained from the 
operating cash reserves and working capital of the Company. 

                                     F-3 
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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION-(CONTINUED)

                             EXPLANATORY HEADNOTE

     The purchase price for Anglo has been allocated as follows:

     Equipment under capital lease.........................  $ 1,800,000 
     Contract to purchase land and buildings...............       70,000 
     Covenant not to compete...............................    1,000,000 
     Inventories...........................................    1,365,000 
     Purchase price in excess of net assets acquired.......    1,830,000 
                                                             ----------- 
       Total purchase price................................    6,065,000 
     Notes payable.........................................   (3,061,000)
     Common Stock..........................................     (925,000)
                                                             ----------- 
       Cash paid at closing................................    2,079,000 
       Capital lease obligation............................   (1,800,000)
                                                             ----------- 
       Cash from operating capital.........................  $   279,000 
                                                             ----------- 
                                                             ----------- 

     MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC. 

     On April 15, 1996, the Company acquired the assets and the business of 
Mid-America Shredding, Inc. (Mid-America). The assets acquired from 
Mid-America consisted of real property, buildings, inventories, a heavy duty 
automotive shredder, a wire chopping plant, heavy equipment and tools used in 
the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 

     The purchase price for Mid-America was $1,925,000, comprised of $660,000 
in cash, a $55,000 note payable in eight equal monthly installments of 
$6,900, and the assumption of Mid-America's outstanding bank debt of 
$1,210,000. 

     The purchase price for Mid-America has been allocated as follows:

     Inventory...................................  $   55,000 
     Land........................................     310,000 
     Buildings and improvements..................     560,000 
     Machinery and equipment.....................   1,000,000 
                                                  ----------- 
       Total purchase price......................   1,925,000 
       Notes payable.............................  (1,265,000)
                                                  ----------- 
       Cash paid at closing...................... $   660,000 
                                                  ----------- 
                                                  ----------- 

     WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL, A DIVISION OF WEISSMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 

     On August 5, 1996, the Company acquired the business of Weissman Iron 
and Metal, a division of Weissman Industries, Inc. (Weissman), through the 
purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of Weissman. 

     The assets of Weissman consist of a heavy duty automotive shredder, 
metal shearing equipment, a Coreco aluminum furnace, heavy equipment, tools 
and rolling stock, real property and buildings, inventories and accounts 
receivable used in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 

                                     F-4 
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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION-(CONTINUED)

                             EXPLANATORY HEADNOTE

     The purchase price for Weissman is anticipated to be allocated as follows:

     Cash.....................................  $    10,000 
     Prepaid expenses.........................       15,000 
     Accounts receivable......................    1,774,000 
     Inventories..............................    1,279,000 
     Buildings and improvements...............    3,000,000 
     Automotive shredder......................    1,500,000 
     Heavy equipment..........................    3,400,000 
     Equipment and rolling stock..............    1,200,000 
     Land.....................................      800,000 
     Accounts payable.........................     (661,000)
     Accrued payroll and other................     (247,000)
                                                ----------- 
     Total purchase price.....................   12,070,000 
     Notes payable............................   (5,233,000)
     Common stock.............................   (1,500,000)
                                                ----------- 
     Cash paid at closing.....................  $ 5,337,000 
                                                ----------- 
                                                ----------- 

     The $5,233,000 notes payable are secured by the assets of Weissman. 
$3,500,000 of such notes will be payable in 60 monthly installments of 
$58,333.  Of the balance, $1,733,000 is pursuant to a revolving credit 
facility bearing interest at prime plus 2.25%.  The Company also issued 
363,637 shares of common stock in settlement of $1,500,000 of the purchase 
price.

                                     F-5 

<PAGE>

                     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                       FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

                                       RECYCLING        ANGLO         ANGLO
                                    INDUSTRIES, INC. IRON & METAL  IRON & METAL
                                     SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,   PRO FORMA
                                         1995            1995       ADJUSTMENTS
                                    ---------------- ------------- -------------
REVENUES:
  Sales.............................   $13,812,000    $15,116,000  $      --
  Brokerage.........................            --        216,000         --
  Other income......................        41,000          7,000         --
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
                                        13,853,000     15,339,000         --
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
COST AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales.....................    10,869,000     13,739,000   (198,000)(7)
                                                --             --     12,000 (3)
  Cost of brokerage.................            --        181,000         --
  Management fees...................            --             --         --
  Personnel.........................       744,000        414,000         --
  Professional services.............       527,000         66,000         --
  Travel............................        39,000             --         --
  Occupancy.........................        83,000             --         --
  Depreciation and amortization.....       258,000         11,000     66,000 (3)
                                                --             --    167,000 (4)
  Interest..........................       407,000        133,000     91,000 (9)
  Environmental remediation costs...            --             --         --
  Bad debt expense..................       151,000             --         --
  Other general and administrative..       477,000        336,000   (328,000)(5)
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
                                        13,555,000     14,880,000   (190,000)
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES...       298,000        459,000    190,000
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)..............      (711,000)       140,000    (64,000)(8)
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
 OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES....   $ 1,009,000    $   319,000  $ 254,000
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER EXTRAORDINARY
 ITEM AND INCOME TAXES..............   $ 1,815,000    $   319,000  $ 254,000
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------
                                       -----------    -----------  ---------


                                     F-6
<PAGE>

                                       RECYCLING        ANGLO         ANGLO
                                    INDUSTRIES, INC. IRON & METAL  IRON & METAL
                                     SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,   PRO FORMA
                                         1995            1995       ADJUSTMENTS
                                    ---------------- ------------- -------------
INCOME PER SHARE:
 Income from continuing operations,
   net of income taxes..............   $       .17
                                       -----------
                                       -----------
 Net income after extraordinary item
   and income taxes.................   $       .30
                                       -----------
                                       -----------
 Weighted average number of common
   shares outstanding...............     6,099,694
                                       -----------
                                       -----------


   See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
                               Statements























                                     F-7
<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS--(CONTINUED)
                   FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

<TABLE>
                                                    MID-AMERICA   MID-AMERICA     WEISSMAN       WEISSMAN    CONSOLIDATED
                                                     SHREDDING     SHREDDING    IRON & METAL   IRON & METAL    PRO FORMA
                                                    DECEMBER 31,   PRO FORMA    DECEMBER 31,    PRO FORMA    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                        1995      ADJUSTMENTS       1995       ADJUSTMENTS       1995  
                                                    ------------  -----------   ------------   ------------  -------------
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
REVENUES:
  Sales...........................................   $3,866,000   $     --       $16,207,000   $      --      $49,001,000 
  Brokerage.......................................           --         --         2,956,000          --        3,172,000 
  Other income....................................           --         --             1,000          --           49,000 
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
                                                      3,866,000         --        19,164,000          --       52,222,000
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
COST AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales...................................    3,587,000    (86,000)(3)    12,235,000     160,000 (3)   40,138,000
                                                             --         --                --    (180,000)(5)           --
  Cost of brokerage...............................           --         --         2,894,000          --        3,075,000
  Management fees.................................           --         --           180,000    (180,000)(5)           --
  Personnel.......................................      247,000         --           654,000          --        2,059,000
  Professional services...........................        6,000         --            17,000          --          616,000
  Travel..........................................        1,000         --                --          --           40,000
  Occupancy.......................................           --         --                --          --           83,000
  Depreciation and amortization...................           --         --             7,000          --          509,000
                                                             --         --                --          --               --
  Interest........................................      125,000         --                --     598,000 (9)    1,354,000
  Environmental remediation costs.................           --         --            30,000     (30,000)(7)           --
  Bad debt expense................................           --         --                --          --          151,000
  Other general and administrative................       23,000         --           124,000     (74,000)(5)      558,000
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
                                                      3,989,000    (86,000)       16,141,000     294,000       48,583,000
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES.................     (123,000)    86,000         3,023,000    (294,000)       3,639,000
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)............................           --    (10,000)               --     307,000         (338,000)
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET
  OF INCOME TAXES.................................   $ (123,000)  $ 96,000       $ 3,023,000   $(601,000)     $ 3,977,000
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND
  INCOME TAXES....................................   $ (123,000)  $ 96,000       $ 3,023,000   $(601,000)     $ 4,783,000
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
                                                     ----------   --------       -----------   ---------      -----------
</TABLE>


                                     F-8
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                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS--(CONTINUED)
                   FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995

<TABLE>
                                                    MID-AMERICA   MID-AMERICA     WEISSMAN       WEISSMAN    CONSOLIDATED
                                                     SHREDDING     SHREDDING    IRON & METAL   IRON & METAL    PRO FORMA
                                                    DECEMBER 31,   PRO FORMA    DECEMBER 31,    PRO FORMA    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                        1995      ADJUSTMENTS       1995       ADJUSTMENTS       1995  
                                                    ------------  -----------   ------------   ------------  -------------
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
INCOME PER SHARE:
  Income from continuing operations, net of
    income taxes..................................                                                            $       .59
                                                                                                              -----------
                                                                                                              -----------
  Net income after extraordinary item and
    income taxes..................................                                                            $       .71
                                                                                                              -----------
                                                                                                              -----------
  Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding...................................                                                              6,691,024
                                                                                                              -----------
                                                                                                              -----------
</TABLE>

   See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
                                  Statements 















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<PAGE>

                     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                   JUNE 30, 1996

<TABLE>
                                                  RECYCLING         WEISSMAN       WEISSMAN        USE OF     CONSOLIDATED
                                               INDUSTRIES, INC.   IRON & METAL   IRON & METAL     PROCEEDS      PRO FORMA
                                                   JUNE 30,          JUNE 30,      PRO FORMA        FROM         JUNE 30,
                                                     1996             1996        ADJUSTMENTS    OFFERING(11)      1996
                                               ----------------   ------------   ------------    ------------ ------------
<S>                                            <C>                <C>            <C>             <C>          <C>
                ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash.........................................   $   396,000      $   15,000         5,000(5)     $991,000    $ 1,397,000
  Trade accounts receivable, net...............     1,879,000       1,773,000         1,000(5)           --      3,653,000
  Accounts receivable, related parties.........       195,000           1,000         1,000(5)           --        195,000
  Inventories..................................     2,082,000       1,205,000        74,000(5)           --      3,361,000
  Prepaid expenses.............................       301,000          10,000         5,000(2)           --        316,000
  Other current assets.........................        60,000              --            --              --         60,000
  Deferred income taxes........................     1,000,000              --            --              --      1,000,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    ----------        --------    -----------
    Total current assets.......................     5,913,000       3,004,000        74,000         991,000      9,982,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net.............    10,797,000       5,383,000     4,517,000(2)           --     20,697,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net.....................       241,000              --            --              --        241,000
OTHER ASSETS, net..............................     5,186,000              --            --              --      5,186,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    ----------        --------    -----------
                                                  $22,137,000      $8,387,000    $4,591,000        $991,000    $36,106,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    ----------        --------    -----------
                                                  -----------      ----------    ----------        --------    -----------
</TABLE>


  See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
                                Statements 


                                     F-10

<PAGE>

                     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET--(CONTINUED)
                                   JUNE 30, 1996

<TABLE>
                                                  RECYCLING         WEISSMAN       WEISSMAN        USE OF       CONSOLIDATED
                                               INDUSTRIES, INC.   IRON & METAL   IRON & METAL     PROCEEDS        PRO FORMA 
                                                   JUNE 30,          JUNE 30,      PRO FORMA        FROM           JUNE 30, 
                                                     1996             1996        ADJUSTMENTS    OFFERING(11)        1996   
                                               ----------------   ------------   ------------    ------------   ------------
<S>                                            <C>                <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>
LIABILITIES AND
  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable--related parties...............   $ 1,380,000              --             --              --     $ 1,380,000
  Trade accounts payable.......................     2,050,000         700,000        (39,000)(5)          --       2,711,000
  Trade accounts payable--related parties......        63,000              --             --              --          63,000
  Accrued liabilities:
    Interest...................................        28,000              --             --              --          28,000
    Interest--related party....................        35,000              --             --              --          35,000
    Payroll and other..........................       182,000         610,000       (363,000)(5)          --         429,000
    Income taxes payable.......................        86,000              --             --              --          86,000
  Due to factor, related party.................       512,000              --             --              --         512,000
  Current portion of long-term debt............       331,000              --        642,000 (2)          --         973,000
                                                           --              --             --              --              --
  Current portion of long-term debt,
    related parties............................     2,257,000              --             --              --       2,257,000
  Current portion of obligation under
    capital lease..............................     1,662,000              --             --              --       1,662,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------
      Total Current Liabilities................     8,586,000       1,310,000        240,000              --      10,136,000
LONG-TERM DEBT:
  Long-term debt, net of current portion.......     2,847,000              --      4,591,000 (2)          --       7,438,000
  Long-term debt--related parties,
    net of current portion.....................       893,000              --             --              --         893,000
  Obligation under capital lease, net
    of current portion.........................        30,000              --             --              --          30,000
  Purchase price obligation....................            --              --      5,337,000 (2)  (5,337,000)             --
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------
    Total Long-Term Debt.......................     3,770,000              --      9,928,000      (5,337,000)      8,361,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------
    Total Liabilities..........................    12,356,000       1,310,000     10,168,000      (5,337,000)     18,497,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, Series A....................     1,312,000              --             --      (1,312,000)             --
  Common stock.................................        10,000              --             --           3,000          13,000
  Additional paid-in capital...................    17,923,000              --      1,500,000 (2)   7,637,000      27,060,000
  Retained earnings (deficit)..................    (9,464,000)      7,077,000     (7,077,000)(2)          --      (9,464,000)
    Total Stockholders' Equity.................     9,781,000       7,077,000     (5,577,000)      6,328,000      17,609,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                  $22,137,000      $8,387,000    $ 4,591,000     $   991,000     $36,106,000
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------
                                                  -----------      ----------    -----------     -----------     -----------

</TABLE>


  See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
                                Statements 


                                     F-11

<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

<TABLE>
                                     RECYCLING           ANGLO        ANGLO           MID-AMERICA   MID-AMERICA
                                  INDUSTRIES, INC.   IRON & METAL  IRON & METAL        SHREDDING     SHREDDING
                                      JUNE 30,          JUNE 30,    PRO FORMA           JUNE 30,     PRO FORMA
                                        1996              1996      ADJUSTMENTS           1996      ADJUSTMENTS
                                  ----------------   ------------  ------------       -----------   -----------
<S>                                 <C>                 <C>           <C>              <C>             <C>
REVENUES:
  Sales..........................   $17,022,000      $10,495,000   $(7,688,000)(6)     $1,779,000   $(609,000)(6)
  Brokerage......................       462,000          462,000      (462,000)(6)             --          --
  Other income...................            --               --            --                 --          --
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
                                     17,484,000       10,957,000    (8,150,000)         1,779,000    (609,000)
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
COST AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales..................    15,883,000        9,294,000        16,000 (3)      1,703,000     (42,000)(3)
                                             --               --    (7,120,000)(6)             --    (475,000)(6)
                                             --               --      (100,000)(7)             --          --
  Cost of brokerage..............       462,000          462,000      (462,000)(6)
  Personnel......................     1,113,000          448,000      (110,000)(5)        101,000     (41,000)(b)
                                             --               --       223,000 (6)             --          --
  Professional services..........       323,000           30,000            --             13,000      (7,000)(6)
  Travel.........................        64,000            8,000        (8,000)(6)          5,000      (5,000)(6)
  Occupancy......................       115,000               --            --              1,000      (1,000)(6)
  Depreciation and amortization..       201,000          144,000        23,000 (3)             --          --
                                                                      (144,000)(6)
                                                                        28,000 (4)
  Interest.......................       435,000          192,000      (125,000)(6)         89,000     (22,000)(6)
                                             --               --       (23,000)(9)             --
  Management fee.................            --               --            --
  Other general and
   administrative................       423,000          173,000       (96,000)(6)         17,000      (8,000)(6)
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
                                     19,019,000       10,751,000    (8,344,000)         1,929,000    (601,000)
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME
 TAXES...........................    (1,535,000)         206,000       194,000           (150,000)     (8,000)
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)...........      (437,000)              --       156,000 (8)             --     (62,000)(8)
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM
 CONTINUING OPERATIONS,
 NET OF INCOME TAXES.............   $(1,098,000)      $  206,000   $    38,000         $ (150,000)  $  54,000
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER
 EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND
 INCOME TAXES....................   $(1,028,000)      $  206,000   $    38,000         $ (150,000)  $  54,000
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
                                    -----------       ----------   -----------         ----------   ---------
</TABLE>



                                      F-12

<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

<TABLE>
                                     RECYCLING           ANGLO        ANGLO           MID-AMERICA   MID-AMERICA
                                  INDUSTRIES, INC.   IRON & METAL  IRON & METAL        SHREDDING     SHREDDING
                                      JUNE 30,          JUNE 30,    PRO FORMA           JUNE 30,     PRO FORMA
                                        1996              1996      ADJUSTMENTS           1996      ADJUSTMENTS
                                  ----------------   ------------  ------------       -----------   -----------
<S>                                 <C>                 <C>           <C>              <C>             <C>
LOSS PER SHARE:
  Loss from continuing
   operations, net of income
   taxes........................    $      (.12)
                                    -----------
                                    -----------
  Net loss after extraordinary
   item and income taxes........    $      (.11)
                                    -----------
                                    -----------
  Weighted average number of
   common shares outstanding....      9,309,447
                                    -----------
                                    -----------


</TABLE>

   See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial 
                                 Statements












                                      F-13

<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS--(CONTINUED)
                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

<TABLE>
                                                   WEISSMAN       WEISSMAN      CONSOLIDATED
                                                 IRON & METAL   IRON & METAL      PRO FORMA
                                                    JUNE 30,      PRO FORMA        JUNE 30,
                                                      1996       ADJUSTMENTS         1996
                                                 ------------   ------------    ------------
<S>                                                <C>           <C>              <C>
REVENUES:
  Sales.......................................    $11,340,000    $        --     $32,339,000
  Brokerage...................................    $ 3,160,000    $        --     $ 3,622,000
  Other income................................         26,000             --          26,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
                                                   14,526,000             --      35,987,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
COST AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales...............................      8,361,000        127,000 (3)  27,512,000
                                                           --       (135,000)(5)          --
  Cost of brokerage...........................      3,080,000             --       3,542,000
  Personnel...................................        474,000             --       1,762,000
  Professional services.......................         16,000             --         375,000
  Travel......................................          1,000             --          65,000
  Occupancy...................................             --             --         115,000
  Depreciation and amortization...............         32,000             --         284,000
  Interest....................................             --        372,000 (9)     918,000
  Management fee..............................         90,000        (90,000)(5)          --
  Other general and administrative............        231,000        (56,000)(5)     684,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
                                                   12,285,000        218,000      35,257,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES.............      2,241,000       (218,000)        730,000
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)........................             --        789,000 (8)     446,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
 OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES..............    $ 2,241,000    $(1,007,000)    $   284,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER
 EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND INCOME
 TAXES........................................    $ 2,241,000    $(1,007,000)    $   354,000
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
                                                  -----------    -----------     -----------
INCOME PER SHARE:
  Income from continuing operations, net of
   income taxes...............................                                   $       .03
                                                                                 -----------
                                                                                 -----------
  Net income after extraordinary
   item and income taxes......................                                   $       .03
                                                                                 -----------
                                                                                 -----------
  Weighted average number of common shares
   outstanding................................                                    10,662,195
                                                                                 -----------
                                                                                 -----------
</TABLE>


   See accompanying Headnote and Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
                                   Statements








                                      F-14

<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1--PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

     The adjustments relating to the pro forma consolidated statements of
operations are computed assuming the acquisitions of Anglo, Mid-America and
Weissman were consummated at the beginning of the applicable periods presented.
The adjustments relating to the pro forma consolidated balance sheet are
computed assuming the acquisitions of Weissman was consummated at June 30, 1996
for the June 30, 1996 balance sheet.


NOTE 2--ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES

     WEISSMAN

     Reflects the acquisition of accounts receivable, inventory, buildings,
equipment and land less trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities assumed
for notes payable, common stock and cash. The acquisition of Weissman is
recorded using the purchase method.


NOTE 3--ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

     ANGLO AND WEISSMAN

     Reflects additional depreciation of property and equipment due to the
increased cost of the assets acquired. Reflects amortization of goodwill using
the straight line method over 20 years for Anglo.

     MID-AMERICA

     Adjusts depreciation of property and equipment due to the allocated cost of
the assets acquired.


NOTE 4--NON-COMPETE AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT

     Reflects amortization of the non-compete and consulting agreement with the
president of Anglo over a six year term using the straight line method.


NOTE 5--NON-RECURRING EXPENSES/UNACQUIRED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

     Removes non-recurring expenses paid to former officers and stockholders of
the acquired businesses for salaries and benefits that will not be incurred in
the future under the terms of the acquisition agreements.

     Removes assets and liabilities of Weissman not acquired or assumed in 
the acquisition.

NOTE 6--DUPLICATE TRANSACTIONS

     Removes operations for Anglo and Mid-America subsequent to their 
acquisition, which are included in the historical operations of the Company for
the nine months ended June 30, 1996. The assets and liabilities of Anglo and
Mid-America are included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at June 30,
1996.

                                   F-15
<PAGE>
                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

       NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


NOTE 7--NON-RECURRING REMEDIATION EXPENSES

     ANGLO

     Removes non-recurring equipment costs, outside labor costs, direct labor
costs and landfill costs incurred for remediation costs in compliance with the
terms of the sale agreement.

     WEISSMAN

     Removes estimated remediation costs in compliance with the terms of the
sale agreement that will not be incurred in the future.


NOTE 8--PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     Records provision for income taxes on the acquired operations including
recognition of benefit from utilization of net operating loss carryforward and
affects of alternative minimum income taxes.


NOTE 9--INTEREST EXPENSE

     Reflects interest expense for notes payable used to finance the acquisition
of Weissman (interest at prime plus 2.25%; 10.5% at June 30, 1996) and Anglo
(interest at 14%).


NOTE 10--WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

     On a pro forma basis, weighted average shares are adjusted to reflect the
227,693 shares of Common Stock issued in the acquisition of Anglo, 363,637 
shares of common stock issued in the acquisition of Weissman and dilutive 
common equivalent shares consisting of stock options and warrants. Such 
adjustments are assumed to be outstanding for the entire period for all periods
presented.


NOTE 11--USE OF PROCEEDS FROM PUBLIC OFFERING

     Reflects estimated use of approximately $14,388,000 of net proceeds from
the public offering for:  cash purchase price of Weissman $5,337,000; repurchase
of 1,380,585 shares of the Company's common stock for $5,660,000; and to redeem
all of the Company's outstanding Series A convertible preferred stock and
120,000 shares of the Company's common stock issued in connection with the
acquisition of its Nevada facility for $2,400,000. The remaining $991,000 will
be used for working capital and has been presented as cash in the pro forma
balance sheet.



                                   F-16

<PAGE>

              REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Board of Directors
Recycling Industries, Inc.
Denver, Colorado

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Recycling
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1995 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash
flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Recycling
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1995 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. 


                                       BDO SEIDMAN, LLP 

Denver, Colorado 
May 17, 1996 



                                   F-17

<PAGE>

              REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors 
Recycling Industries, Inc. 
Denver, Colorado 

     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Recycling
Industries, Inc. (formerly Environmental Recovery Systems, Inc.) and
subsidiaries as of September 30, 1994, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the
two-year period ended September 30, 1994. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits. 

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Recycling
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1994, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year
period ended September 30, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. 


                                   AJ. ROBBINS, PC. 
                                   CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS


Denver, Colorado 
November 3, 1995 



                                   F-18

<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                              CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

<TABLE>
                                                                          SEPTEMBER 30,         JUNE 30,  
                                                                   ------------------------   ----------- 
                                                                       1995          1994         1996    
                                                                   -----------   ----------   ----------- 
                                                                                              (UNAUDITED) 
                            ASSETS
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>          <C>        
CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash .......................................................... $   184,000   $  115,000   $   396,000 
  Trade accounts receivable, pledged, less allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $15,000, $25,000, and $10,000 ....................   1,026,000      898,000     1,879,000
  Accounts receivable, related party .............................     223,000           --       195,000
  Inventories ....................................................     497,000      243,000     2,082,000
  Prepaid expenses ...............................................     137,000      111,000       301,000
  Other ..........................................................          --       40,000        60,000
  Deferred income taxes ..........................................          --           --     1,000,000
                                                                   -----------   ----------   -----------
        Total Current Assets .....................................   2,067,000    1,407,000     5,913,000
NOTE RECEIVABLE, related party ...................................          --      859,000            --
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net ...............................   6,686,000    6,590,000    10,797,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net .......................................     800,000           --       241,000
OTHER ASSETS, net ................................................     744,000      762,000     5,186,000
                                                                   -----------   ----------   -----------
                                                                   $10,297,000   $9,618,000   $22,137,000
                                                                   -----------   ----------   -----------
                                                                   -----------   ----------   -----------
</TABLE>


         See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements




                                   F-19

<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--(CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
                                                                  SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                                            ------------------------     JUNE 30,
                                                                1995         1994           1996
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                                        (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                          <C>           <C>           <C>
          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable...........................................  $    61,000   $   491,000   $        --
  Notes payable-related parties ..........................           --         8,000     1,380,000
  Trade accounts payable .................................      655,000       906,000     2,050,000
  Trade accounts payable-related parties .................       73,000        87,000        63,000
  Professional services payable ..........................           --       255,000            --
  Accrued liabilities:
    Interest .............................................       22,000        33,000        28,000
    Interest-related party ...............................        8,000        11,000        35,000
    Payroll and other ....................................      107,000       544,000       182,000
    Income taxes payable .................................       86,000            --        86,000
  Due to related parties .................................           --       276,000            --
  Due to factor, related party ...........................      197,000       461,000       512,000
  Current portion of long-term debt ......................      227,000     2,502,000       331,000
  Current portion of long-term debt, related parties .....      218,000         8,000     2,257,000
  Current portion of obligation under capital lease ......       37,000            --     1,662,000
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
        Total Current Liabilities ........................    1,691,000     5,582,000     8,586,000
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
DEFERRED GAIN ............................................           --       751,000            --
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
ONG-TERM DEBT:
  Long-term debt, net of current portion .................      132,000       402,000     2,847,000
  Long-term debt-related parties, net of current portion..    1,979,000       117,000       893,000
  Obligation under capital lease, net of current portion..       41,000            --        30,000
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
        Total Long-Term Debt .............................    2,152,000       519,000     3,770,000
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
        Total Liabilities ................................    3,843,000     6,852,000    12,356,000
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                            -----------   -----------   -----------
</TABLE>


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:



                                   F-20

<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--(CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
                                                                        SEPTEMBER 30, 
                                                                   -----------------------      JUNE 30,
                                                                      1995         1994           1996
                                                                   -----------   ---------     ---------
                                                                                        (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>           <C>
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized:
    Series A 13,000, 38,000 and 13,000 shares issued and
      outstanding ..............................................   1,312,000     3,612,000     1,312,000
    Series B 300,000, 591,333 and -0- shares issued and
      outstanding ..............................................     450,000       887,000            --
  Common stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares
    authorized, 8,395,785, 3,005,704 and 10,175,193 shares
    issued and outstanding .....................................       8,000         3,000        10,000
  Additional paid-in capital ...................................  13,120,000     8,269,000    17,923,000
  Accrued salary payable in equity security ....................          --       246,000            --
  Accumulated deficit...........................................  (8,436,000)  (10,251,000)   (9,464,000)
                                                                 -----------   -----------   -----------
        Total Stockholders' Equity .............................   6,454,000     2,766,000     9,781,000
                                                                 -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                 $10,297,000   $ 9,618,000   $22,137,000
                                                                 -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                 -----------   -----------   -----------
</TABLE>

              See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements






                                   F-21

<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
         AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                                                                            NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,                      JUNE 30,
                                                          -----------------------------------------     --------------------------
                                                             1995           1994            1993           1996           1995
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                                                                        (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>            <C>
REVENUES:
  Sales...............................................    $13,812,000    $ 4,812,000    $        --     $17,022,000    $10,731,000
  Brokerage...........................................             --             --             --         462,000             --
  Other income........................................         41,000         19,000             --              --         36,000
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
    Total Revenues....................................     13,853,000      4,831,000             --      17,484,000     10,767,000
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales.......................................      9,156,000      3,516,000             --      15,043,000      6,982,000
  Cost of brokerage...................................             --             --             --         462,000             --
  Cost of sales, related parties......................      1,713,000        594,000             --         840,000      1,191,000
  Personnel...........................................        744,000        327,000        830,000       1,113,000        441,000
  Professional services...............................        527,000        553,000        432,000         323,000        361,000
  Travel..............................................         39,000         60,000         43,000          64,000         42,000
  Occupancy...........................................         83,000         50,000         60,000         115,000         41,000
  Depreciation and amortization.......................        258,000        258,000        357,000         201,000        186,000
  Interest............................................        407,000        203,000        156,000         435,000        289,000
  Bad debt expense....................................        151,000         25,000             --              --             --
  Other general and administrative....................        477,000        179,000             --         423,000        296,000
  Abandonment of projects.............................             --        208,000        549,000              --             --
  Research and development............................             --             --         64,000              --             --
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
    Total Costs and Expenses..........................     13,555,000      5,973,000      2,491,000      19,019,000      9,829,000
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN NET (LOSS) OF JOINT
 VENTURES, EQUITY INVESTEE AND EXTRAORDINARY
 GAIN.................................................        298,000     (1,142,000)    (2,491,000)     (1,535,000)       938,000
EQUITY IN NET (LOSS) OF JOINT VENTURES AND EQUITY
 INVESTEE.............................................             --             --       (467,000)             --             --
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY GAIN...............        298,000     (1,142,000)    (2,958,000)     (1,535,000)       938,000
EXTRAORDINARY GAIN FROM SETTLEMENT OF DEBTS...........        806,000        218,000        475,000          70,000        462,000
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)...........      1,104,000       (924,000)    (2,483,000)     (1,465,000)     1,400,000
(BENEFIT) FROM INCOME TAXES...........................       (711,000)            --             --        (437,000)            --
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
NET INCOME (LOSS).....................................    $ 1,815,000    $  (924,000)   $(2,483,000)    $(1,028,000)   $ 1,400,000
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
PRIMARY INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
  Before extraordinary item...........................    $       .17    $      (.46)   $     (1.24)    $      (.12)   $       .19
  Extraordinary item..................................            .13            .09            .20             .01    $       .10
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
PRIMARY NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE............    $       .30    $      (.37)   $     (1.04)    $      (.11)   $       .29
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING..........................................      6,099,694      2,504,762      2,376,823       9,309,447      4,890,494
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
</TABLE>


                                     F-22


<PAGE>

                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
         AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                                                                            NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,                      JUNE 30,
                                                          -----------------------------------------     --------------------------
                                                             1995           1994            1993           1996           1995
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                                                                        (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>            <C>
FULLY DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
  Before extraordinary item...........................    $       .16    $      (.43)   $     (1.24)    $      (.12)   $       .18
  Extraordinary item..................................            .13            .08            .20             .01            .09
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
FULLY DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON
 SHARE................................................    $       .29    $      (.35)   $     (1.04)    $      (.11)   $       .27
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING..........................................      6,351,815      2,623,069      2,376,823       9,561,568      5,142,615
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
                                                          -----------    -----------    -----------     -----------    -----------
</TABLE>

         See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



                                     F-23


<PAGE>


                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1995
             AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                     PREFERRED STOCK           COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL               
                                                  ---------------------    --------------------    PAID-IN       OPTION   
                                                   SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES     AMOUNT     CAPITAL       TO CEO   
                                                  --------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   ---------  
<S>                                                <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>       
Balances, September 30, 1992.................           --  $        --     2,367,728   $ 3,000  $ 5,905,000   $      --  
Common stock issued for services.............           --           --        20,000        --      149,000          --  
Contribution of services.....................           --           --            --        --      120,000          --  
Dilution of predecessor cost adjustment
 property option.............................           --           --            --        --      444,000          --  
Net (loss)...................................           --           --            --        --           --          --  
Balances, September 30, 1993.................           --           --     2,387,728     3,000    6,618,000          --  
                                                  --------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   ---------  
Preferred stock issued for debt..............      591,333      887,000            --        --           --          --  
Preferred stock issued for acquisition 
 of NRI......................................       38,000    3,612,000            --        --           --          --  
Common stock issued for cash.................           --           --        30,000        --       56,000          --  
Common stock issued for services.............           --           --        39,600        --      242,000          --  
Common stock issued for debt.................           --           --       548,376        --    1,351,000          --  
Contribution to capital......................           --           --            --        --        2,000          --  
Conversion of accrued salary.................           --           --            --        --           --          --  
Net (loss)...................................           --           --            --        --           --          --  
                                                  --------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   ---------  
Balances, September 30, 1994.................      629,333    4,499,000     3,005,704     3,000    8,269,000          --  
Redemption of preferred stock 
 Series A....................................      (25,000)  (2,300,000)           --        --           --          --  
Redemption of preferred stock Series B
 and other equity for Option to CEO..........     (291,333)    (437,000)           --        --           --     683,000  
Common stock issued for acquisition 
 of MRI......................................           --           --       120,000        --    1,200,000          --  
Common stock issued during private
 offering, net of offering costs of
 $590,000....................................           --           --     3,746,400     4,000    2,778,000          --  
Common stock issued to retire debt...........           --           --       166,666        --      150,000          --  
Common stock issued for renegotiation
 of payment terms for a stockholder
 loan........................................           --           --        10,000        --           --          --  
Common stock issued for services.............           --           --        10,000        --       25,000          --  
Common stock issued for interest on
 bridge loans................................           --           --        17,351        --       16,000          --  
Common stock issued on exercise of
 option to CEO...............................           --           --     1,319,445     1,000      682,000    (683,000) 
Common stock rounding due to stock
 split.......................................           --           --           219        --           --          --  
Net income...................................           --           --            --        --           --          --  
                                                  --------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   ---------  
Balances, September 30, 1995.................      313,000    1,762,000     8,395,785     8,000   13,120,000          --  

<CAPTION>
                                                  OTHER
                                                  EQUITY      ACCUMULATED
                                                 SECURITY      (DEFICIT)         TOTAL
                                                ---------    -------------   ------------
<S>                                               <C>           <C>            <C>
Balances, September 30, 1992.................   $      --    $ (6,844,000)   $  (936,000)
Common stock issued for services.............          --              --        149,000
Contribution of services.....................          --              --        120,000
Dilution of predecessor cost adjustment
 property option.............................          --              --        444,000
Net (loss)...................................          --      (2,483,000)    (2,483,000)
                                                ---------    ------------    -----------
Balances, September 30, 1993.................          --      (9,327,000)    (2,706,000)
Preferred stock issued for debt..............          --              --        887,000
Preferred stock issued for acquisition 
 of NRI......................................          --              --      3,612,000
Common stock issued for cash.................          --              --         56,000
Common stock issued for services.............          --              --        242,000
Common stock issued for debt.................          --              --      1,351,000
Contribution to capital......................          --              --          2,000
Conversion of accrued salary.................     246,000              --        246,000
Net (loss)...................................          --        (924,000)      (924,000)
                                                ---------    ------------    -----------
Balances, September 30, 1994.................     246,000     (10,251,000)     2,766,000
Redemption of preferred stock 
 Series A....................................          --              --     (2,300,000)
Redemption of preferred stock Series B
 and other equity for Option to CEO..........    (246,000)             --             --
Common stock issued for acquisition 
 of MRI......................................          --              --      1,200,000
Common stock issued during private
 offering, net of offering costs of
 $590,000....................................          --              --      2,782,000
Common stock issued to retire debt...........          --              --        150,000
Common stock issued for renegotiation
 of payment terms for a stockholder
 loan........................................          --              --             --
Common stock issued for services.............          --              --         25,000
Common stock issued for interest on
 bridge loans................................          --              --         16,000
Common stock issued on exercise of
 option to CEO...............................          --              --             --
Common stock rounding due to stock
 split.......................................          --              --             --
Net income...................................          --       1,815,000      1,815,000
                                                ---------    ------------    -----------
Balances, September 30, 1995.................          --      (8,436,000)     6,454,000
</TABLE>



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                 RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1995
             AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                     PREFERRED STOCK           COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL              
                                                  ---------------------    --------------------    PAID-IN       OPTION  
                                                   SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES     AMOUNT     CAPITAL       TO CEO  
                                                  --------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   --------- 
<S>                                                <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>      
Common stock issued for acquisition of
 Anglo (unaudited)...........................           --           --       227,693        --      925,000          -- 
Conversion of preferred stock series B
 (unaudited).................................     (300,000)    (450,000)       12,000        --      450,000          -- 
Common stock issued in private offering,
 net of offering costs of $880,000
 (unaudited).................................           --           --     1,040,636     1,000    1,980,000          -- 
Conversion of bridge loans (unaudited).......           --           --       323,523     1,000    1,137,000          -- 
Common stock issued for cash
 (unaudited).................................           --           --        55,556        --       50,000          -- 
Common stock issued for cash  
 (unaudited).................................           --           --        30,000        --       36,000          -- 
Common stock issued in private offering,
 net of offering costs of $22,000
 (unaudited).................................           --           --        90,000        --      225,000          -- 
Net loss for the period (unaudited)..........           --           --            --        --           --          -- 
                                                   -------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   --------- 
Balances, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)..........       13,000  $ 1,312,000    10,175,193   $10,000  $17,923,000   $      -- 
                                                   -------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   --------- 
                                                   -------  -----------    ----------   -------  -----------   --------- 
<CAPTION>
                                                      OTHER
                                                      EQUITY      ACCUMULATED
                                                     SECURITY      (DEFICIT)         TOTAL
                                                    ---------    -------------   ------------
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>            <C>
Common stock issued for acquisition of
 Anglo (unaudited)...........................              --              --        925,000
Conversion of preferred stock series B
 (unaudited).................................              --              --             --
Common stock issued in private offering,
 net of offering costs of $880,000
 (unaudited).................................              --              --      1,981,000
Conversion of bridge loans (unaudited).......              --              --      1,138,000
Common stock issued for cash
 (unaudited).................................              --              --         50,000
Common stock issued for cash  
 (unaudited).................................              --              --         36,000
Common stock issued in private offering,
 net of offering costs of $22,000
 (unaudited).................................              --              --        225,000
Net loss for the period (unaudited)..........              --      (1,028,000)    (1,028,000)
                                                    ---------     -----------    -----------
Balances, June 30, 1996 (unaudited)..........       $      --     $(9,464,000)   $ 9,781,000
                                                    ---------     -----------    -----------
                                                    ---------     -----------    -----------
</TABLE>


         See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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                     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
            FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
         AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                                      YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER  30,         NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                                ----------------------------------      --------------------------
                                                                    1995          1994        1993           1996         1995
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
                                                                                                         (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                              <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss) ........................................... $ 1,815,000  $ (924,000)  $(2,483,000)   $(1,028,000)  $1,400,000
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash 
    provided (used) in operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization .............................     784,000     392,000       357,000        742,000      688,000
    Equity in net loss of affiliates ..........................          --          --       467,000             --           --
    Extraordinary gain from settlement of debts ...............    (806,000)   (218,000)     (475,000)       (70,000)    (462,000)
    Abandonment of projects ...................................          --     208,000       549,000             --           --
    Contribution of services ..................................          --          --       120,000             --           --
    Issuance of stock for services ............................      25,000     244,000       149,000             --           --
    Write-off acquisition costs ...............................          --      72,000            --             --           --
    Bad debt expense ..........................................     151,000      25,000            --             --           --
    Deferred income taxes .....................................    (800,000)         --            --       (441,000)          --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
    Trade accounts receivable .................................    (154,000)   (923,000)           --       (853,000)    (333,000)
    Inventories ...............................................    (254,000)   (243,000)           --       (164,000)      38,000
    Prepaid expenses ..........................................     (26,000)   (111,000)           --       (164,000)     (92,000)
    Other current assets ......................................      33,000     (40,000)        8,000        (60,000)      26,000
    Accounts payable ..........................................    (290,000)    506,000       736,000      1,392,000     (445,000)
    Accrued liabilities .......................................    (451,000)    150,000       454,000        171,000     (252,000)
    Income taxes payable ......................................      86,000          --            --             --           --
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
        Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities ......     113,000    (862,000)     (118,000)      (475,000)     568,000
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to engineering plans ..............................          --          --       (66,000)            --           --
  Additions to equipment ......................................    (472,000)    (25,000)           --     (1,362,000)    (437,000)
  Receivables-related party ...................................          --          --        72,000             --     (123,000)
  Sale of equipment ...........................................          --      48,000            --             --           --
  Collections on note receivable ..............................          --      41,000            --             --           --
  Additions to acquisition costs and goodwill .................    (103,000)  (319,000)      (112,000)      (896,000)    (191,000)
  Non-compete agreement .......................................          --         --             --       (250,000)          --
  Loan fees ...................................................          --         --             --       (181,000)          --
  Advances (to) affiliate .....................................          --         --       (398,000)            --           --
  Investment in equity investee ...............................          --         --       (113,000)            --           --
  Advances to related party ...................................    (238,000)        --             --         28,000           --
  Acquisition of Loef .........................................    (113,000)        --             --             --           --
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
        Net Cash Used in Investing Activities ...............    (926,000)  (255,000)      (617,000)    (2,661,000)    (751,000)
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
</TABLE>



                                    F-26

<PAGE>


                     RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
            FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
         AND THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)


<TABLE>
                                                                      YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER  30,         NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                                ----------------------------------      --------------------------
                                                                    1995          1994        1993           1996         1995
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
                                                                                                         (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                              <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from borrowings-related parties ....................     321,000     632,000       676,000      1,588,000       38,000
  Proceeds from other borrowings ..............................          --     434,000        99,000        156,000           --
  Principal payments on borrowings ............................  (2,756,000)   (199,000)      (40,000)      (427,000)  (2,092,000)
  Principal payments on borrowings-related parties ............    (383,000)   (152,000)           --     (1,146,000)    (324,000)
  Principal payments on capital lease .........................     (34,000)         --            --       (186,000)     (28,000)
  Proceeds from line-of-credit ................................          --          --            --      1,638,000           --
  Payments on line-of-credit ..................................          --          --            --       (204,000)          --
  Proceeds from factor ........................................   7,335,000   2,450,000            --      6,124,000    5,538,000
  Payments to factor ..........................................  (7,599,000) (1,989,000)           --     (5,809,000)  (5,542,000)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock ......................   3,998,000      56,000            --      2,292,000    3,982,000
  Deferred offering costs .....................................          --          --            --       (678,000)          --
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
        Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities .............     882,000   1,232,000       735,000      3,348,000    1,572,000
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
Increase in cash ..............................................      69,000     115,000            --        212,000    1,389,000
CASH, beginning of period .....................................     115,000          --            --        184,000      115,000
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
CASH, end of period ........................................... $   184,000  $  115,000   $        --    $   396,000   $1,504,000
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
                                                                -----------  ----------   -----------    -----------   ----------
</TABLE>

See Note 21



              See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





                                   F-27


<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   INFORMATION AS TO THE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 IS UNAUDITED

NOTE 1--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

[A]  GENERAL

     Recycling Industries, Inc., (RII or the Company, formerly known as
Environmental Recovery Systems, Inc.) is a Colorado corporation formed December
1988.

     Prior to May, 1994, the Company was a development stage enterprise during
which period it completed the development of technology for recycling municipal
solid waste.  While the Company has not obtained a permit nor constructed or
operated a facility utilizing this technology, it is pursuing the license or
sale of such technology.  On May 10, 1994 the Company acquired a subsidiary and
began metals recycling operations (see Note 2[A]).  All revenues during 1995 and
1994 were generated by the recycling operations.  On June 27, 1995 the Company
changed its name to Recycling Industries, Inc.

     REVERSE STOCK SPLIT

     Effective June 27, 1995, the Company completed a one-for-five reverse stock
split of its common stock, $.001 par value (Common Stock).  All share and per
share amounts have been restated retroactively as a result of this reverse
split.


[B]  ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     CONSOLIDATION

     The Company, its subsidiaries and joint ventures in which it exercises
control through majority ownership are consolidated, and all intercompany
accounts and transactions are eliminated.  Joint ventures and investment in
equity investees are accounted for under the equity method of accounting,
whereby the Company recorded only its proportionate share of loss in the joint
ventures and equity investees.  The Company currently has no active joint
venture projects.

     Nevada Recycling, Inc. (NRI), acquired by the Company in May 1994 (see Note
2[A]), operates a metals recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving the
Las Vegas market and steel mills located throughout the western United States.

     Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal (Anglo),
formed by the Company to acquire the assets of Anglo Metals, Inc. in December
1995 (see Note 2[C]), operates four metals recycling facilities in Brownsville,
Harlingen, McAllen and San Juan, Texas, serving steel mills and markets in the
Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas and northern Mexico.

     Recycling Industries of Missouri, Inc. d/b/a Mid-America Shredding
(Mid-America), formed by the Company to acquire the assets of Mid-America
Shredding, Inc. in April 1996 (see Note 2[D]), operates a metals recycling
facility in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, serving midwestern steel mills and markets
along the Mississippi River.

     Recycling Industries of Iowa, Inc. was formed by the Company to acquire the
business of Weissman Iron and Metal, a division of Weissman Industries, Inc.
("Weissman"), through the purchase of all the outstanding common stock of
Weissman in August 1996 (see Note 22).  Weissman operates a metals recycling
facility in Waterloo, Iowa serving midwestern steel mills and markets.




                                   F-28

<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     The acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of
business combinations and, accordingly, the results of operations of the
acquired businesses are included in the Company's financial statements only from
the applicable date of acquisition.

     UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements
for the nine month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 are presented on a basis
consistent with the audited annual financial statements and reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for fair
presentation of the results of such periods.  The results of operations for the
interim period ending June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the year ended September 30, 1996.

     RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     The Financial Accounting Standards Board has recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (FAS 123), Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation.  FAS 123 encourages the accounting for stock based employee
compensation programs to be reported within the financial statements on a fair
value based method.  If the fair value based method is not adopted, then FAS 123
requires pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share as if the
fair value based method had been adopted.  The Company has not yet determined
how FAS 123 will be implemented or its impact on the financial statements.  FAS
123 is effective for transactions entered into after December 15, 1995.

     ACQUISITIONS COSTS

     The Company had capitalized acquisition costs of $61,000, $164,000 and
$166,000 at September 30, 1995 and 1994, and June 30, 1996 respectively,
relating to active letters of intent for potential acquisitions of operating
metals recycling companies.  Acquisition costs are allocated to the net assets
acquired if the acquisition is successful, or are charged to operations if the
negotiations are discontinued.  Acquisition costs of $72,000 were written off to
operations during 1994 for negotiations that were no longer active.

     CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables exist due
to large balances with a few customers.  At September 30, 1995 and 1994, and
June 30, 1996, accounts receivable balances from significant customers were
$699,000, $711,000 and $738,000, or 65%, 79% and 39%, respectively, of the total
accounts receivable balance.  Ongoing credit evaluations of customers' financial
condition are performed and, generally, no collateral is required.  The Company
maintains reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the
aggregate, have not exceeded management's expectations.  Customers are located
throughout the western region of the United States and Mexico.  Sales to one
customer in Mexico comprised 19.2% of sales for the nine months ended June 30,
1996.  There were no significant sales in Mexico prior to the acquisition of
Anglo.

     The Company maintains all cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times may
exceed federally insured limits.

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, time deposits, accounts
payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short
maturity of these items.  The fair value of notes payable and amounts due to
factor was estimated based on market values for debt with similar terms. 
Management believes that the fair value of that debt approximates its carrying
value.



                                   F-29


<PAGE>

                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     INVENTORIES

     Inventories consist primarily of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. 
Inventory costs include material, labor and plant overhead.  Inventory is stated
at lower of average cost (first-in, first-out) or market.

     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost.  Depreciation and
amortization expense is provided on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 7 to 15 years for equipment and 40 years for building and improvements.
Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant and equipment was
$545,000, $147,000, $12,000 and $591,000 for the periods ended September 30,
1995, 1994 and 1993, and June 30, 1996 respectively.  Maintenance and repairs
are charged to expense as incurred and expenditures for major improvements are
capitalized.  When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the property
accounts are relieved of costs and accumulated depreciation and any resulting
gain or loss is credited or charged to operations.

     DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS

     Costs incurred in connection with the Company's current anticipated public
offering are deferred and will be charged against stockholders' equity upon the
successful completion of the offering or charged to expense if the offering is
not consummated.

     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

     Costs incurred in connection with research and development in relation to
work undertaken on new environmental technologies are charged to operations in
the year incurred.  No research and development costs have been incurred since
1993.

     REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Sales are recorded in the period of shipment.

     NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

     Primary net income (loss) per common share is computed based upon the
weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares
outstanding during the period.  Fully diluted computations assume the conversion
of the Convertible Preferred Stock.

     Dilutive common equivalent shares consist of stock options and warrants. 
In loss periods, dilutive common equivalent shares are excluded as the effect
would be anti-dilutive.

     INCOME TAXES

     Effective October 1, 1992, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 (FAS 109), ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES.  Under this
method, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in
future years of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and
liabilities and their financial statement amounts at the end of each reporting
period.  Valuation allowances will be established when necessary to reduce
deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  Income tax expense
represents the tax payable for the current period and the change during the
period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets and
liabilities have been netted to reflect the tax impact of temporary differences.
The adoption of FAS 109 did not have a material effect on the Company's
consolidated financial statements, therefore, there was no 



                                   F-30

<PAGE>


                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


cumulative effect of this change in accounting for income taxes at October 1, 
1992.  There is also no effect on the loss for the year ended September 30, 
1993.

     The Company had not recorded a deferred tax asset at September 30, 1994 and
1993 since it was more likely than not that the tax assets would not be
realized.  At September 30, 1995 and June 30, 1996 the Company has recorded a
net deferred tax asset of $800,000 and $1,241,000 primarily reflecting the
benefit of net operating loss carryforwards, which expire in varying amounts
between 2002 and 2009.  Realization is dependent on generating sufficient
taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards.  Although
realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that
all of the deferred tax asset will be realized.  The amount of the deferred tax
asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if
estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.

     At September 30, 1995 and June 30, 1996 the Company has federal income tax
loss carryforwards of approximately $6,900,000 and $8,100,000 respectively,
which if not utilized to offset future taxable income, expire in the years 2002
through 2009.

     USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

     RECLASSIFICATIONS

     Certain balances in the 1994 and 1993 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1995 presentation.  The reclassifications had no
effect on financial condition or results of operations.


NOTE 2--ACQUISITIONS

     [A]  On May 10, 1994, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common
stock of NRI from Nevada Recycling Corporation (NRC) for 38,000 shares of the
Company's Series A convertible preferred stock, valued at $3,612,000.  On that
date NRI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

     A summary of the assets purchased and liabilities assumed is as follows:

          Land ........................................  $ 1,340,000 
          Building ....................................      360,000
          Machinery and equipment .....................    5,025,000
          Notes payable ...............................   (3,113,000)
                                                         -----------
             Net Book Value of Assets Purchased .......  $ 3,612,000
                                                         -----------
                                                         -----------

     On December 30, 1994, the Company and NRC agreed to restructure the terms
of the acquisition of NRI as follows:

     (1)  NRC returned to the Company 25,000 of the 38,000 shares of Series A
convertible preferred stock (see Note 17).



                                   F-31

<PAGE>


                      RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     (2)  The Company purchased from NRC its contingent right (granted under the
May 10, 1994 acquisition agreement, to reacquire the stock of NRI) for
$2,300,000 and warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock for $1.25 per
share for a 10-year term.  The $2,300,000 payment consists of a $300,000 note
paid on February 28, 1995 and a $2,000,000 note payable in consecutive monthly
installments commencing March 31, 1995 on the basis of an eight-year
amortization with interest at the rate of 10% per year, with remaining principal
due January 10, 1997.

     (3)  The Company restructured the purchase of land and buildings for a
purchase price of $2,060,000 payable to $1,700,000 before February 28, 1995 with
interest of $19,000 per month, $20,000 plus accrued interest payable on each of
December 31, 1994, January 31, 1995 and February 28, 1995, and $300,000 payable
in monthly installments commencing March 31, 1995 on the basis of an eight-year
amortization period with interest at the rate of 10% per year, with remaining
principal due January 10, 1997.

     (4)  The Company agreed to pay $637,052 of debts totaling $2,382,447
assumed on the equipment purchased as part of the original NRI acquisition.

     All of the above obligations are collateralized by the assets of NRI.

     As a result of the restructuring, the Company treated the $2,300,000
payment obligation as indebtedness incurred to retire the 25,000 shares of
preferred stock.  The acquisition of NRI resulted in goodwill of $195,000 which
will be amortized using the straight-line method over 20 years.

     [B]  On December 30, 1994, the Company acquired Metal Recovery, Inc. (MRI)
whose sole asset is an indirect 19.6% limited partnership interest in a
currently inactive partnership engaged in the business of scrap metal recovery
(the Partnership).  The acquisition of MRI resulted in goodwill of $22,000 which
is being written off over 20 years using the straight-line method.  The Company
acquired MRI from its three stockholders (the ACI Principals), who also hold the
13,000 shares of the Company's Series A preferred stock acquired by the ACI
Principals from the stockholders of NRC in a separate transaction.  The purchase
price for MRI included 120,000 shares of Common Stock and the right to
additional shares of Common Stock upon the satisfaction of certain conditions
which have not been met.  The 120,000 shares of Common Stock and 13,000 shares
of Series A preferred stock are referred to as the ACI Equity Securities.  The
Company has agreed to assist the ACI Principals in liquidating the ACI Equity
Securities for at least $2,400,000 prior to September 30, 1996 by purchasing or
arranging for the sale of these securities, or including the ACI Equity
Securities in a registration statement prior to September 30, 1996 (ACI Sale
Obligation).  The ACI Equity Securities were purchased by the Company in July
1996 following the recent public offering of the Company's Common Stock.

     In connection with the restructuring of the acquisition of NRI, discussed
above, the Company has transferred a portion of MRI's interest in the
Partnership to NRC, and the ACI Principals caused the Partnership to redeem this
interest for $1,170,000 in partial satisfaction of the Company's February 28,
1995 payment obligations.  This amount has been treated as a loan to the
Company.

     [C]  On December 11, 1995, the Company acquired substantially all of the
assets and the business of Anglo Metal, Inc. dba Anglo Iron & Metal (Anglo). 
The assets acquired from Anglo consisted of a heavy duty automotive shredder,
inventories, metal shearing equipment, balers, heavy equipment, tools and
rolling stock used in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 
The Company also purchased from Anglo certain real property, buildings and
leasehold improvements used in the metal recycling business.

     The purchase price for Anglo was $6,065,000 comprised of:  $2,079,000 in
cash; $1,865,000 note which is to be paid in ten monthly installments of
$186,500 beginning in February 1996; a $446,000 secured promissory note payable
in 60 consecutive monthly installments of $9,000, including interest; a $750,000
unsecured note 



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             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


payable in 72 equal consecutive monthly installments of $10,400; and 227,693 
shares of Common Stock valued at $925,000.

     Of the cash paid at the closing of the acquisition, $1,800,000 was obtained
through a sale-leaseback transaction with Ally Capital Corporation,
collateralized by all of Anglo's machinery and equipment, accounts receivable
and inventories, which has been recorded as a capital lease.

     The terms of the sale-leaseback provide for 60 consecutive monthly lease
payments of $41,000 with a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term.
The lease contained numerous covenants for maintaining certain financial ratios
and earnings levels (see Note 20).  The remaining $279,000 paid at closing was
obtained from the operating cash reserves and working capital of the Company.

     The Company signed a consulting and non-competition agreement with the
president of Anglo.  The term of the non-compete portion is for six years and is
valued at $1,000,000 which will be amortized over the term of the agreement
using the straight-line method.  The consulting portion is for a term of six
months and is payable $5,000 per month.

     RII also entered into a sublease agreement with Anglo for three yard
facilities for $2,500 a month through December 10, 2005.

     The real property acquired from Anglo and the Common Stock issued by the
Company have been placed in escrow to provide for the remediation of
environmental contamination related to the operations of Anglo prior to the
acquisition.

     The purchase price of Anglo has been allocated as follows:

     Equipment under capital lease .....................  $ 1,800,000
     Contract to acquire land and buildings ............       70,000
     Covenant not to compete ...........................    1,000,000
     Inventories .......................................    1,365,000
     Purchase price in excess of net assets acquired ...    1,830,000
                                                          -----------
          Total purchase price .........................    6,065,000
     Notes payable .....................................   (3,061,000)
     Common Stock ......................................     (925,000)
                                                          -----------
       Cash paid at closing ............................    2,079,000
       Capital lease obligation ........................   (1,800,000)
                                                          -----------
       Cash paid from operating capital ................  $   279,000
                                                          -----------
                                                          -----------


     [D]  On April 15, 1996, the Company acquired substantially all of the
assets (excluding cash and accounts receivable) of Mid-America Shredding, Inc. 
The assets acquired consist of real property, buildings, a heavy duty automotive
shredder mill, a wire chopping plant and heavy equipment and tools used in the
business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  The purchase price
totaled $1,925,000, settled through the assumption of outstanding bank debt of
$1,210,000, $660,000 cash paid at closing and a $55,000 note, payable over eight
months.  The purchase price was allocated as follows:

     Inventories .................. $  55,000
     Land .........................   310,000



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     Buildings and improvements ...    560,000
     Machinery and equipment ......  1,000,000
                                    ----------
          Total ................... $1,925,000
                                    ----------
                                    ----------

     The unaudited pro forma results of operations which follow assume that the
acquisition of NRI had occurred at the beginning of each period for 1994 and
1993.  For the year ended September 30, 1995 and the nine months ended June 30,
1996, the operations of NRI are included in the consolidated balances of the
Company.  The unaudited pro forma results of operations which follow also assume
that the acquisitions of Anglo and Mid-America had occurred at the beginning of
each period presented for 1995 and June 1996.

<TABLE>
                                                                                           NINE MONTHS
                                                         YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,             ENDED
                                                  ---------------------------------------    JUNE 30,
                                                    1995         1994            1993          1996
                                                    ----         ----            ----          ----
<S>                                                <C>          <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenues ........................................ $33,058,000  $11,348,000    $ 9,781,000   $21,461,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net 
  of taxes ...................................... $ 1,555,000  $  (857,000)   $(2,807,000)  $  (950,000)
Net income (loss) after extraordinary items and
  income taxes .................................. $ 2,361,000  $  (639,000)   $(2,332,000)  $  (880,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of
  taxes per common share ........................ $       .25  $      (.34)   $     (1.18)  $      (.10)
Net income (loss) after extraordinary items and
  income taxes per common share ................. $       .39  $      (.25)   $      (.98)  $      (.09)
</TABLE>


NOTE 3--FORMER JOINT VENTURE

     In 1993, the Company entered into a settlement with a former joint venture
partner in which the Company agreed to make a series of payments totaling
$622,000 by October 31, 1993.  The Company subsequently defaulted on its payment
obligations.  On June 30, 1994, the Company and certain related parties entered
into a master agreement providing for the settlement of all amounts owed to the
former joint venture partner.  Pursuant to this agreement, the Company issued
145,000 shares of Common Stock for its outstanding principal and penalty
interest balance of $725,000.  Such shares were issued in connection with the
548,376 shares of Common Stock issued in 1994 on the conversion of $1,351,000 in
liabilities (see Note 17).


NOTE 4--ENGINEERING PLANS

     The Company capitalizes all external direct costs associated with
permitting and plant facilities start-up which mainly include engineering, legal
and consulting fees, travel and other costs associated with developing projects
and obtaining permits.  Internal costs associated with plant facilities start-up
are expensed as incurred.  Capitalized project costs are being amortized over
five years using the straight-line method beginning with the earlier of the
commencement of plant operations or two years from the date the project begins
accumulating costs.  During fiscal 1995, 1994 and 1993 the Company incurred
amortization costs of $217,000, $217,000 and $344,000, respectively.

     Capitalized engineering plans are those costs related to active projects
and potential plant site locations.  At the time a permit application is
infeasible, based upon management's determination, all costs associated with the



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project which are not transferable to other projects are charged to operations. 
During 1994 and 1993, $208,000 and $549,000, respectively, of project start-up
costs were written off because the permit applications were determined to be
infeasible.

NOTE 5--FACTORING AGREEMENTS

     On May 4, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with an unrelated
third party whereby such third party agreed to purchase the Company's trade
accounts receivable at 80% of face amount and to collect payments on the
purchased receivables from the Company's customers.  The Company was charged an
administrative fee equal to 1% of the face amount of the purchased receivables
and a monthly finance charge in the amount of 3% of the average daily
outstanding balance of all purchased receivables.  The Company was required to
repurchase any receivables not collected from customers within 90 days.

     On August 12, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement, which replaced
the above factoring agreement, with a partnership comprised of the stockholders
of NRC who are also preferred stockholders of the Company, whereby the
partnership agreed to purchase the Company's trade accounts receivable at 85% of
face value.  Under the terms of the factoring agreement, the partnership is
entitled to a finance charge of 1.5% per month of the average daily outstanding
balance.  The Company is required to repurchase any receivables not collected
from customers within 90 days.  The original term of the agreement was for a
period of 18 months and continues on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless
terminated by either party.  Purchased receivables balances outstanding at
September 30, 1995 and 1994 and June 30, 1996 were $197,000, $461,000 and
$512,000, respectively.  Accrued finance charges at September 30, 1995 and 1994
and June 30, 1996 were $8,000, $11,000 and $35,000, respectively.  Total finance
charges for the years ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, and for the nine months
ended June 30, 1996 were $82,000, $11,000 and $71,000, respectively. 

NOTE 6--INVENTORIES

     Inventories which are pledged, consist of the following:

                               SEPTEMBER 30,      
                             ------------------   JUNE 30,
                               1995      1994       1996
                             --------  --------  ----------
                                                 (UNAUDITED)

     Raw materials ......... $350,000  $167,000  $  795,000
     Finished goods ........  147,000    76,000   1,287,000
                             --------  --------  ----------
                             $497,000  $243,000  $2,082,000
                             --------  --------  ----------
                             --------  --------  ----------

NOTE 7--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment (substantially all of which is pledged)
consists of the following:

                                                SEPTEMBER 30,     
                                          ----------------------    JUNE 30,
                                              1995       1994        1996
                                          ----------  ----------   ----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)

     Land ..............................  $1,640,000  $1,340,000  $ 1,950,000
     Building and improvements .........     365,000     365,000      938,000
     Heavy machinery and equipment .....   1,472,000   1,432,000    1,866,000
     Automotive shredders ..............   3,161,000   3,103,000    4,491,000



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             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)



                                                SEPTEMBER 30,     
                                          ----------------------    JUNE 30,
                                              1995       1994        1996
                                          ----------  ----------   ----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)

     Assets under capital lease ........     118,000          --    1,918,000
     Transportation equipment ..........     561,000     443,000      821,000
     Office equipment ..................     121,000     114,000      156,000
                                          ----------  ----------  -----------
          Total ........................   7,438,000   6,797,000   12,140,000
     Less accumulated depreciation
       and amortization ................    (752,000)   (207,000)  (1,343,000)
                                          ----------  ----------  -----------
                                          $6,686,000  $6,590,000  $10,797,000
                                          ----------  ----------  -----------
                                          ----------  ----------  -----------

NOTE 8--OTHER ASSETS

     Other assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,       
                                                           -------------------    JUNE 30,
                                                             1995      1994         1996
                                                           --------   --------   ----------
                                                                                 (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>        <C>         <C>
Acquisition costs ........................................ $ 61,000   $164,000   $  166,000
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $29,000 and
  $7,000 and $82,000 (see Note 2) ........................  188,000    168,000    2,740,000
Investment in affiliate, at cost..........................  277,000         --      277,000
Engineering plans, net of accumulated amortization of
  $899,000, $682,000 and $946,000 ........................  188,000    405,000      141,000
Non-compete agreement, net of accumulated amortization 
  of $97,000 .............................................       --         --      903,000
Patent rights ............................................   25,000     25,000       25,000
Land contract ............................................       --         --       70,000
Loan fees ................................................       --         --      181,000
Deferred offering costs ..................................       --         --      678,000
Other ....................................................    5,000         --        5,000
                                                           --------   --------   ----------
                                                           $744,000   $762,000   $5,186,000
                                                           --------   --------   ----------
                                                           --------   --------   ----------
</TABLE>

     INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE

     Effective June 30, 1995 the Company acquired a 20% interest in The Loef
Company, Inc. (Loef), a ferrous and non-ferrous metals recycler.  The Company's
ownership interest in Loef was to have been reduced to 15% if the Company did
not invest an additional $200,000 in Loef by June 30, 1996.  The Company did not
make this payment and, pending the receipt of information regarding the current
operations and financial performance of Loef, the Company has taken the position
that its interest was not reduced to 15% on June 30, 1996.

     Under the terms of the agreement, the Company paid certain expenses in
connection with the acquisition in the amount of $277,000 and extinguished
certain warrants (see Note 17).  The acquisition of the Company's interest in
Loef was recorded using the cost method of accounting.



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          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


NOTE 9-- NOTE RECEIVABLE, RELATED PARTY

     On April 11, 1994 the Company sold its 25% ownership interest in a formerly
wholly-owned subsidiary to Caside Associates (CA), a stockholder of the Company,
in exchange for a $2,000,000 note receivable.  At September 30, 1994, the sales
price was renegotiated to $900,000.  The note requires 6% monthly interest only
payments for two years and principal repayments are due quarterly from 1996 to
1998.

     The gain on the sale was recognized using the cost-recovery method since
the collection of the sales price was not reasonably assured.  Under the
cost-recovery method, gain on the sale is postponed until all costs are
recovered, then all receipts are recognized as profit.  As a result of the sale,
a deferred gain in the amount of $751,000 has been recorded.  At September 30,
1994, no gain has been recognized since all costs had not yet been recovered.

     As of September 30, 1995, management determined that the note receivable
from CA was permanently impaired.  Therefore, the Company recorded an allowance
for the total remaining unpaid balance of $874,000 and removed the deferred gain
on the sale, recognizing a bad debt expense of $123,000.

NOTE 10--INCOME TAXES

     Pursuant to the terms of its acquisition of MRI, the Company included a
$3,500,000 capital gain realized prior to such acquisition on its consolidated
1994 tax return and utilized a portion of its net operating loss carryforward
generated in prior years to offset the capital gain.  Management believes its
position has merit based on its interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code and
an opinion by its tax counsel.  However, the Company has not obtained a prior
ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and has no assurances that the
IRS will concur with its interpretation.  If the IRS were to successfully
challenge the position taken on this issue, the Company could be required to pay
approximately $1,200,000 in additional income taxes plus penalties and interest
and the $3,500,000 net operating loss utilized on its consolidated 1994 tax
return would be available to offset future taxable income generated by the
Company.

     During fiscal year 1995 and the period ended June 30, 1996, management
determined that the net operating loss generated from prior years in the amount
of $6,900,000 and $8,100,000 was more likely than not to be used in the near
future due to taxable income generated by NRI, Anglo, Mid-America and Weissman. 
Therefore, a net deferred tax asset of $800,000 and $1,241,000 has been recorded
as of September 30, 1995 and June 30, 1996.  During 1995, net operating losses
in the amount of $3,700,000 were utilized to reduce taxable income.  However,
alternative minimum tax of approximately $86,000 was payable for 1995 because of
the 90% alternative net operating loss limitation.  Net operating loss
carryforwards available for future use through the year 2009 are $6,900,000 at
September 30, 1995 and $7,700,000 at June 30, 1996.

     The components of deferred tax assets and (liabilities) are as follows:

<TABLE>
                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,
                                           -------------------------   JUNE 30,
                                              1995          1994         1996
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                            <C>          <C>           <C>
Total deferred tax assets...............   $ 2,764,000   $ 3,967,000   $ 3,123,000
Less valuation allowance................      (221,000)   (2,293,000)           --
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                             2,543,000     1,674,000     3,123,000
Total deferred tax (liabilities)........    (1,743,000)   (1,674,000)   (1,882,000)
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
Net deferred tax asset..................   $   800,000   $        --   $ 1,241,000 
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
</TABLE>


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          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating loss
carryforwards that give rise to deferred tax assets and (liabilities) are as
follows:


<TABLE>
                                                 SEPTEMBER 30,
                                           -------------------------   JUNE 30,
                                              1995          1994         1996
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                                                       (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                            <C>          <C>           <C>
Temporary differences:
  Property and equipment.................  $(1,743,000)  $(1,674,000)  $(1,870,000)
  Valuation allowance....................     (221,000)   (2,293,000)           --
  Research and development costs.........       78,000        78,000        78,000
  Engineering plans......................      306,000       232,000       322,000
  Goodwill...............................       10,000            --       (12,000)
  Allowance for doubtful accounts........        3,000         9,000         3,000
  Non-compete agreement..................           --            --        20,000
  Alternative minimum tax credits........           --            --        87,000
  Net operating loss carryforwards.......    2,367,000     3,648,000     2,613,000
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                           $   800,000   $        --   $ 1,241,000
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
                                           -----------   -----------   -----------
</TABLE>

     The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:


                            SEPTEMBER 30,             JUNE 30,
                         ------------------   -------------------------
                            1995      1994        1996         1995
                         ---------   ------   -----------   -----------
                                              (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
  Current............    $  89,000   $   --    $   4,000     $   --
  Deferred...........     (800,000)      --     (441,000)        --
                         ---------   ------    ---------     ------
                         $(711,000)  $   --    $(437,000)    $   --
                         ---------   ------    ---------     ------
                         ---------   ------    ---------     ------

     The components of deferred income tax (benefit) expense are as follows:

<TABLE>
                                               SEPTEMBER 30,                 JUNE 30,
                                         -------------------------    ----------------------
                                             1995          1994         1996         1995
                                         -----------   -----------    ---------    ---------
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)  (UNAUDITED)
   <S>                                     <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>
  Bad debt expense....................   $     6,000   $    (8,000)   $      --    $   6,000
  Depreciation expense................        69,000     1,674,000      127,000       52,000
  Engineering costs...................       (74,000)     (145,000)     (16,000)     (55,000)
  Goodwill amortization...............       (10,000)           --       22,000           --
  Accrued salaries--officers..........            --        20,000           --           --
  Net operating loss carryforward.....     1,281,000      (482,000)    (246,000)     483,000
  Valuation allowance.................    (2,072,000)   (1,059,000)    (221,000)    (486,000)
  Non-compete agreement...............            --            --      (20,000)          --
  Alternative minimum tax credits.....            --            --      (87,000)          --
                                         -----------   -----------    ---------    ---------
                                         $  (800,000)  $        --     (441,000)   $      --
                                         -----------   -----------    ---------    ---------
                                         -----------   -----------    ---------    ---------
</TABLE>

     Following is a reconciliation of the amount of income tax (benefit) expense
that would result from applying the statutory federal income tax rates to pre-
tax income and the reported amount of income tax expense:


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          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


<TABLE>
                                               SEPTEMBER 30,                 JUNE 30,
                                         -------------------------    ----------------------
                                             1995          1994         1996         1995
                                         -----------   -----------    ---------    ---------
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)  (UNAUDITED)
   <S>                                     <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>
  Tax expense (benefit) at federal
   statutory rates...................    $   374,000   $(314,000)     $(498,000)   $ 476,000
  Capital gains--MRI.................      1,190,000          --             --           --
  Change in valuation allowance......     (2,072,000)    480,000       (221,000)    (486,000)
  Other..............................       (203,000)   (166,000)       282,000       10,000
                                         -----------   ---------      ---------    ---------
                                         $  (711,000)  $      --      $(437,000)   $      --
                                         -----------   ---------      ---------    ---------
                                         -----------   ---------      ---------    ---------
</TABLE>

NOTE 11--ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY

     The Company is economically dependent on major customers for annual sales. 
Such customers comprised the following percentages of revenues:


                               SEPTEMBER 30,
                              --------------     JUNE 30,
                              1995      1994       1996
                              ----      ----    -----------
                                                (UNAUDITED)
  Customer A.............     37.9%     29.9%      12.5%
  Customer B.............     16.2%     19.7%      19.9%
  Customer C.............     10.8%     18.7%       7.4%
  Customer D.............       --        --       19.2%

NOTE 12--NOTES PAYABLE

     Notes payable outstanding at September 30, 1995 and 1994 consisted of:

<TABLE>
                                                                                            SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                                        -------------------
                                                                                          1995       1994
                                                                                        -------    --------
<S>                                                                                       <C>       <C>
Notes to entity, interest at prime (7.75% at September 30, 1994), for which the
 Company is not accruing interest (approximately $160,000 at September 30,
 1995).  The Company has received no requests for payment since December 1989
 and has recorded an allowance against the note payable balance and recognized a
 $300,000 gain on extinguishment of debt (see Note 18)...............................   $    --    $300,000

Note to individuals, interest at 18%, with principal due various dates through
 January 1994 with certain notes cosigned by an officer and director of the
 Company, unsecured .................................................................    43,000      65,000

Note to an engineering firm, interest at 12%.  The note was discharged in 1995
 pursuant to a negotiated settlement (see Note 18) ..................................        --      46,000


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          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

Note to an individual, interest at prime plus 1% (9.5% at September 30, 1994) with
 principal and all unpaid accrued interest due in January 1993.  Unsecured.  The
 note was paid in 1995...............................................................        --      50,000

Note to a law firm, interest at 10% to 12%, principal and interest paid 
 March 1996..........................................................................    18,000      30,000
                                                                                        -------    --------
                                                                                        $61,000    $491,000
                                                                                        -------    --------
                                                                                        -------    --------
</TABLE>

NOTE 13--NOTES PAYABLE--RELATED PARTIES

     During the year ended September 30, 1993, First Dominion Holdings, Inc.
(FD), a corporation wholly owned by the Company's chief executive
officer/majority stockholder, advanced the Company $676,000 for working capital
purposes.  The advance was non-interest bearing and due on demand.  During the
year ended September 30, 1994, there were advances and repayments on the note
and $887,000 of the balance was converted to 591,333 shares of Series B
preferred stock (see Note 17).  At September 30, 1994 the balance on the note
was $8,000.  During 1995 the note was paid.  During the nine months ended
June 30, 1996, FD advanced $5,000 to the Company which was repaid by June 30,
1996.

     The remaining balance of related parties notes payable at June 30, 1996
consists of $930,000 note payable (see Note 2[C] with an original obligation
balance of $1,865,000) related to the Anglo inventory acquisition and $450,000
of bridge loans.  In December 1995 and January 1996, the Company borrowed
$1,575,000 of bridge financing represented by the notes payable--related parties
with interest at 10% per annum.  Proceeds from the loans were used to finance
the Anglo acquisition and general corporate expenses.  In January 1996,
principal of $1,125,000 and accrued interest of $13,000 were converted into
323,523 shares of Common Stock.  In connection with the bridge financing, the
lenders were issued warrants to purchase a total of 359,250 shares of Common
Stock at $1.50 per share, exercisable through the end of a three-year period
commencing on the effective date of a registration statement covering the
underlying Common Stock.  Principal and interest related to the bridge loans,
which were not converted into Common Stock, are due in December, 1996 and
January, 1997.  If the Company defaults on repayment of the loans, the notes are
convertible to Common Stock at a conversion price of the lesser of $2.00 or 50%
of the average closing price for the last 30 days after the default.  First
Equity Capital Securities, Inc. received a finders fee of $79,000 in connection
with the bridge loans.

NOTE 14--LONG-TERM DEBT

<TABLE>
                                                                               SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                          ----------------------     JUNE 30,
                                                                            1995         1994          1996
                                                                          --------    ----------    ----------
                                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                         <C>          <C>           <C>
Line of credit payable to financial institution; principal balance
 not to exceed the lesser of a total of $4,000,000 or the sum
 of advance rates applied to eligible accounts receivable,
 inventories and new equipment purchases as defined in the
 agreement; interest at prime plus 2.0% payable in minimum
 monthly interest payments of $12,500 through October 1996
 and $15,000 per month thereafter; due June 1999; collater-
 alized by the assets of the Company; agreement terms and
 amounts amended subsequent to June 30, 1996 (see Note 22).............   $     --    $       --    $1,434,000


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

Note payable to financial institution; monthly payments of
 interest at prime plus 1.5% plus principal of $10,000 through
 October 15, 1996; thereafter monthly principal payments
 increase to $20,500 plus interest; due May 2001; collater-
 lized by property and equipment; guaranteed by the Company
 and unrelated individual and estate...................................         --            --     1,209,000

Notes payable to financing company:  principal and interest
 at 9.6%; due May 2000; monthly payments of $7,225; col-
 ateralized by equipment...............................................         --            --       284,000

Notes payable to former owners of NRC, interest at varying
 amounts with monthly payments of $38,732; due through
 February 2003; collateralized by the assets of the Company.
 Notes were paid as part of the restructure of NRI (see Note 2)........         --     2,429,000            --

Notes payable to financial institution; principal and interest at the
 prime rate plus 2%, respectively; due on demand; if no demand
 is made, then in monthly payments of $12,190 through 1997;
 collateralized by equipment...........................................    122,000       252,000        78,000

Notes payable to financing company; principal and interest at 7.5%;
 due October 1997; monthly payments of $2,418; collateralized
 by equipment..........................................................     54,000        81,000        32,000

Note to a group of investors; at 5%; principal and interest due
 December 31, 1995; unsecured..........................................    125,000       125,000            --

Other obligations, principally payable in monthly installments
 including interest at 9.5% to 18%, collateralized by various
 equipment.............................................................     58,000        17,000       141,000
                                                                          --------    ----------    ----------
                                                                           359,000     2,904,000     3,178,000
Less current portion...................................................    227,000     2,502,000       331,000
                                                                          --------    ----------    ----------
    Long-Term Debt.....................................................   $132,000    $  402,000    $2,847,000
                                                                          --------    ----------    ----------
                                                                          --------    ----------    ----------
</TABLE>

     The Company has a $50,000 secured line of credit which proceeds are only
available to reimburse a financial institution for any draws against an
irrevocable letter of credit established for the benefit of a vendor that
expires December 1997.


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     Maturities of long-term debt are as follows for the periods ending:


                            SEPTEMBER 30, 1995     JUNE 30, 1996
                            ------------------     -------------
                                                     (UNAUDITED)
     1996.................      $227,000             $       --
     1997.................        88,000                331,000
     1998.................        25,000                248,000
     1999.................        12,000              1,663,000
     2000.................         7,000                205,000
     2001.................            --                731,000
                                --------             ----------
                                $359,000             $3,178,000
                                --------             ----------
                                --------             ----------

NOTE 15--LONG-TERM DEBT--RELATED PARTY

<TABLE>
                                                                             SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                         ---------------------     JUNE 30,
                                                                            1995        1994        1996
                                                                         ----------   --------    ----------
                                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                        <C>          <C>         <C>
$2,000,000 note payable to NRC with 22 monthly payments of
 principal and interest at 10%; due January 1997; monthly
 payments of $30,000 and one balloon payment in January 1997
 of $1,671,000; collateralized by stock, property and
 equipment.........................................................      $1,902,000   $     --    $1,782,000

$446,000 note payable to Anglo Metal, Inc.; monthly payments
 of principal and interest at 8% of $9,000; due December 2000;
 collateralized by real property and buildings ....................              --         --       409,000

$750,000 note payable to officer of Anglo Metal, Inc.; monthly
 payments of principal and interest at 9% of $70,000; due
 December 2001.....................................................              --         --       688,000

Other notes due to related parties with interest at 8.5% to 12%....         295,000    125,000       271,000
                                                                         ----------   --------    ----------
                                                                          2,197,000    125,000     3,150,000
Less current portion...............................................         218,000      8,000     2,257,000
                                                                         ----------   --------    ----------
    Long-Term Debt, Related Party..................................      $1,979,000   $117,000    $  893,000
                                                                         ----------   --------    ----------
                                                                         ----------   --------    ----------
</TABLE>


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     Maturities of long-term debt-related parties are as follows for the periods
ending:


                            SEPTEMBER 30, 1995     JUNE 30, 1996
                            ------------------     -------------
                                                     (UNAUDITED)
     1996................       $  218,000          $       --
     1997................        1,979,000           2,257,000
     1998................               --             210,000
     1999................               --             217,000
     2000................               --             225,000
     2001................               --             178,000
     2002................               --              63,000
                                ----------          ----------
                                $2,197,000          $3,150,000
                                ----------          ----------
                                ----------          ----------

     Under the terms of the $2,000,000 note payable to NRC the Company is
required 1) to maintain adequate insurance coverage for its facilities,
equipment and operations; 2) to maintain certain financial ratios; 3) to conduct
the business of NRI substantially as conducted in December 1994; and 4) to
obtain prior approval of NRC prior to incurring additional debt in excess of
predetermined amounts.

NOTE 16--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     In addition to transactions with related parties discussed throughout the
notes to the financial statements, the following related party transactions have
taken place.

     During 1993, a former subsidiary of the Company incurred legal fees of
$60,000 to an attorney who is a stockholder of the Company.

     During 1995, 1994 and the nine months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the
Company purchased raw materials from related entities in the amounts of
$1,713,000, $594,000, $840,000 and $1,191,000, respectively.  The purchase price
of the raw materials approximates the cost paid to other large bulk suppliers to
the Company.

NOTE 17--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

     The Company has outstanding options and warrants to acquire an aggregate of
5,658,946 shares of the Company's Common Stock, substantially all of which have
exercise prices ranging from $.90 to $7.50 per share.

     STOCK OPTIONS

     During 1992, the Company's Board of Directors adopted an incentive stock
option plan and a non-qualified stock option plan, which were both subsequently
approved by the stockholders.  The stock option plans provide for 200,000 and
50,000 shares, respectively, to be reserved.  Options under the non-qualified
stock option plan may be issued at such prices and at such terms as determined
by the Board of Directors.  Currently, 32,000 options have been issued under the
incentive stock option plan and are exercisable at $2.50 to $6.25 per share.



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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN

     The 1995 Plan provides for the grant of stock options to employees, 
officers and employee directors of the Company.  An aggregate of 2,000,000 
shares of Common Stock are authorized for issuance under the 1995 Plan. 
Concurrently with the adoption of the 1995 Plan by the Board of Directors on 
December 27, 1995, options to acquire 750,000 shares of Common Stock at an 
exercise price of $2.87 per share were granted to certain officers of the 
Company.  These options and the 1995 Plan are subject to approval by the 
Company's shareholders at the 1996 annual meeting of shareholders.  The 1995 
Plan terminates on December 27, 2006.  Options granted under the 1995 Plan 
must have an exercise price of not less than 80% of the fair market value of 
the Common Stock on the date of grant, and their term may not exceed ten 
years.

     DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN

     The Director Plan provides for the grant of stock options to existing 
and future Independent Directors of the Company.  Three individuals who were 
serving as Independent Directors on December 27, 1995, each received an 
initial grant of 5,000 options (for a total of 15,000 options granted) under 
the Director Plan having an exercise price of $2.87 per share, the fair 
market value per share of the Common Stock on that date.  These options and 
the Director Plan are subject to approval by the Company's shareholders at 
the 1996 annual meeting of shareholders.  The Director Plan terminates on 
December 27, 2006.  Options granted under the Director Plan will be 
exercisable commencing six months after the date of grant and continuing for 
five years from the date of grant.

     COMMON STOCK

     On June 1, 1993, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a Consulting 
and Services Compensation Plan (Plan).  The Plan provides for 60,000 shares 
of Common Stock to be reserved which were contained in a registration 
statement filed during June 1993.  Under the terms of the Plan, stock options 
may be granted in lieu of Common Stock under such terms as determined by the 
Company's Board of Directors.  At September 30, 1994 and 1993, 39,600 and 
20,000 shares of registered Common Stock were issued under the plan for 
$242,000 and $149,000 for professional services, respectively.

     On January 1, 1994, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a 
Consulting Agreement (Agreement).  The Agreement provides for 150,000 shares 
of Common Stock to be issued for cash and/or services which were contained in 
a registration statement filed during June of 1994.  During 1994, 30,000 
shares of registered Common Stock were issued for $56,250 in professional 
services provided under the Agreement.

     During 1994, $1,351,000 of liabilities were converted to 548,376 shares 
of Common Stock.

     PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION

     On November 9, 1995, 300,000 shares of Series B preferred stock were 
converted into 12,000 shares of Common Stock.

     During 1993, the chief executive officer/majority stockholder of the 
Company converted accrued salary in the amount of $120,000 to additional 
paid-in capital.  During 1994, the chief executive officer/majority 
stockholder of the Company converted accrued salary in the amount of $246,000 
to an equity security payable in the future at a price per share to be 
determined at the time of issuance.  During 1995, the equity security was 
converted as partial compensation for the "W" Right.

     PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1995 (FEBRUARY 1995 PRIVATE 
PLACEMENT)


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     As of April 17, 1995, the closing date of the February Private 
Placement, the Company received $1,984,000 (net of offering costs of 
approximately $218,000) from the sale of 1,946,400 shares of Common Stock and 
warrants (Series G Warrants) to acquire up to 1,236,878 shares of Common 
Stock, including $450,000 in bridge loans (including accrued interest) that 
were converted into units offered under the February Private Placement.

     The Series G Warrants are exercisable from the date of their issuance 
through the three years from the effective date of the Company's initial 
registration statement at $7.50 per share.  Under certain conditions as set 
forth in the warrant agreement, the Company may redeem the Series G Warrants 
prior to their expiration, at a redemption price of $.25 per Series G Warrant 
upon not less than 30 days prior written notice to the warrant holders.

     In connection with the offering, the Company issued to the placement 
agent 139,828 warrants (placement agent warrants) to purchase two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant, which are exercisable for a three-year 
period commencing one year from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of 
$1.80. Upon exercise of the placement agent warrants, the Company will issue 
up to 139,828 Series H Warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock at 
an exercised price of $7.50 per share.  The Series H Warrants are exercisable 
for a three-year period commencing one year from the date of issuance and are 
not redeemable by the Company.

     PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING DATED MAY 24, 1995 (MAY 1995 PRIVATE 
PLACEMENT)

     As of July 31, 1995, the closing date of the May Private Placement, the 
Company received $1,248,000 (net of offering costs of approximately $372,000) 
from the sale of 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock and warrants (Series G 
Warrants) to acquire up to 900,000 shares of Common Stock.  The Series G 
Warrants are exercisable from the date of their issuance through the three 
years from the effective date of the Company's initial registration statement 
at $7.50 per share.  Under certain conditions as set forth in the warrant 
agreement, the Company may redeem the Series G Warrants prior to their 
expiration, at a redemption price of $.25 per Series G Warrant upon not less 
than 30 days' prior written notice to the warrant holders.

     In connection with the offering, the Company issued to the placement 
agent 73,560 warrants (placement agent warrants) to purchase two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant, which are exercisable for a three-year 
period commencing one year from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of 
$1.80. Upon exercise of the placement agent warrants, the Company will issue 
up to 73,560 Series H Warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock at 
an exercised price of $7.50 per share.  The Series H Warrants are exercisable 
for a three-year period commencing one year from the date of issuance and are 
not redeemable by the Company.

     The Company has issued 2,136,878 Series G Warrants to date.  No warrants 
have been exercised to date.

     PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING DATED JANUARY 31, 1996 (JANUARY 1996 PRIVATE 
PLACEMENT)

     As of January 31, 1996, the closing date of the January Private 
Placement, the Company received $1,981,000 (net of offering costs of 
approximately $880,000) from the sales of 1,040,636 shares of Common Stock 
and warrants (Series J Warrants) to acquire up to 682,078 shares of Common 
Stock, in addition $1,138,000 in bridge loans (including accrued interest) 
were converted into units offered under the January 31, 1996 Private 
Placement (see Note 13).

     The Series J warrants are exercisable for a three-year period commencing 
on the effectiveness of a registration statement covering the shares received 
upon their exercise.  The exercise price of the Series J warrants will be 
reduced to $5.40 per share in the event that the Company fails to repurchase 
certain shares of Common Stock by May 31, 1996 and will reduce by $.50 per 
share for each month subsequent to September 1996 (June 1996 


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


in the event such stock purchase is not effected by May 31) in which a 
registration statement covering the shares issuable upon exercise of the 
Series J Warrants is not effective.

     In connection with the offering, the Company issued to the placement 
agent 65,445 warrants (placement agent warrants) to purchase two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant, which are exercisable for a three-year 
period commencing one year from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of 
$2.75. Upon exercise of the placement agent warrants, the Company will issue 
up to 65,445 Series H Warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock at 
an exercised price of $7.50 per share.  The Series H Warrants are exercisable 
for a three-year period commencing one year from the date of issuance and are 
not redeemable by the Company.

     PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING DATED APRIL 8, 1996 (APRIL 1996 PRIVATE 
PLACEMENT)

     On April 8, 1996 the Company completed a private placement.  The Company 
received $225,000 (net of offering costs of $22,000) from the sale of 90,000 
shares of Common Stock and warrants (Series J Warrants) to acquire up to 
45,000 shares of Common Stock at $7.50 per share. The Series J Warrants are 
exercisable for a three-year period commencing on the effectiveness of a 
registration statement covering the shares received upon their exercise.  The 
exercise price of the Series J Warrants will be reduced to $5.40 per share in 
the event that the Company fails to repurchase certain shares of Common Stock 
by May 31, 1996 and will reduce by $.35 per share for each month subsequent 
to September 1996 (June 1996 in the event such stock purchase is not effected 
by May 31) in which a registration statement covering the shares issuable 
upon exercise of the Series J warrants is not effective.

     In connection with the offering, the Company issued to the placement 
agent 4,500 warrants (placement agent warrants) to purchase two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant, which are exercisable for a three-year 
period commencing one year from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of 
$2.75. Upon exercise of the placement agent warrants, the Company will issue 
up to 4,500 Series H Warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock at 
an exercised price of $7.50 per share.  The Series H Warrants are exercisable 
for a three-year period commencing one year from the date of issuance and are 
not redeemable by the Company.

     PREFERRED STOCK

     SERIES A--The Company issued 13,000 shares, as restructured, of Series A 
preferred stock in connection with the acquisition of NRI.  Series A 
preferred stock is without par value, is non-voting and has no liquidation 
preferences with respect to any other class or series of the Company's common 
or preferred stock.  The 13,000 Series A preferred shares were redeemed in 
July, 1996 following the recent public offering of the Company's common stock 
(see Note 2[A]).

     SERIES B--On March 31, 1994, the Company owed FD $887,000.  On that date 
the Company issued 591,333 shares of Series B preferred stock, no par value, 
in exchange for that debt at $1.50 per share.  The shares have voting rights 
under limited conditions, are redeemable at $1.50 per share at the option of 
the Company, and are convertible into Common Stock at one share of Common 
Stock for each five shares of preferred stock.

     On January 25, 1995, the Company exchanged 291,333 shares of Series B 
preferred stock as partial consideration for the "W" right and on November 9, 
1995, the remaining 300,000 shares were converted into 12,000 shares of 
Common Stock.

     W RIGHT

     On January 25, 1995, the Company conditionally granted to the chief 
executive officer/majority stockholder the right ("W" Right) to acquire 
shares of Common Stock valued at $1,187,500 in exchange for:  1) the purchase 


                                     F-46
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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


of MSW technology owned by FD and the chief executive officer/majority 
stockholder; 2) 291,333 Series B preferred shares owned by FD; and 3) the 
forgiveness of $1,187,500 of accrued salary, royalties and other amounts due 
to the chief executive officer/majority stockholder of which $246,000 was 
recorded as accrued salary payable in equity security as of September 30, 
1994.  On August 8, 1995, the officer/majority stockholder exercised that "W" 
Right and was issued 1,319,445 shares of Common Stock.


NOTE 18--EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS

     The Company owed $510,000 for professional services to a law firm.  The 
Company extinguished $475,000 of the debt in 1993 for $5,000 cash and a 
$30,000 promissory note.  During 1993, the extinguishment of $475,000 has 
been recorded as an extraordinary gain.

     During 1994, the Company extinguished $347,000 of debt for $17,000 cash 
and $112,000 in notes payable thereby recognizing an extraordinary gain of 
$218,000.

     During 1995, the Company extinguished $896,000 of debt for $90,000 cash 
thereby recognizing an extraordinary gain of $806,000.

NOTE 19--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES

     In connection with the recycling and processing of ferrous and 
non-ferrous metals, the Company may come in contact with "hazardous 
materials" as that term is defined under various environmental laws.  
Although the Company screens for "hazardous materials" in its raw materials, 
certain items processed may inadvertently contain such materials, which could 
result in contamination of the waste by-products and premises.  At this time 
the Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with all applicable 
environmental laws.  Due to the nature of the Company's operations, changes 
in the environmental laws or inadvertent improper disposal of a hazardous 
material may result in a violation of such laws subjecting the Company to 
fines and responsibility for costs attributable to remediation.

     LONG-TERM DEBT

     In conjunction with the acquisition of MRI, previously discussed in Note 
2[B], the Company executed a promissory note on February 28, 1995 in the 
amount of $1,200,000 payable to MRI, bearing interest at 8%, due February 28, 
1998. Accrued interest is payable on March 31, 1995, and on June 30, 
September 30, December 31, and March 31 of each calendar year thereafter 
through maturity.

     Under the terms of the note payable, the Company was required to 
transfer $1,150,000 of the proceeds from the note payable to NRI and is 
prohibited from obtaining any repayment from NRI until the ACI Option expires 
unexercised.  If the ACI Option is exercised, the note payable will no longer 
be due to MRI.

     INSURANCE

     The Company partially self insures for casualty losses on property, 
plant and equipment at its NRI subsidiary.


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

NOTE 20--LEASES

     OPERATING LEASES

     On June 8, 1995, the Company entered into an operating lease agreement 
for office space.  The term of the lease is through June 2000, with monthly 
rent expense beginning at $1,800 and increasing to $3,900 per month.

     During December 1995, the Company entered into lease agreements for yard 
facilities.  The agreement with Anglo requires payments of $2,500 per month 
through December 2005 (see Note 2[C]) and the other agreement requires annual 
rent of $16,000 payable quarterly through December 2000.

     Future minimum lease payments are as follows for the periods ending:

                             SEPTEMBER 30, 1995        JUNE 30, 1996
                             ------------------        -------------
                                                        (UNAUDITED)
1996....................          $ 44,000                $     --
1997....................            45,000                  92,000
1998....................            45,000                  92,000
1999....................            46,000                  93,000
2000....................            35,000                  94,000
2001....................                --                  38,000
Thereafter..............                --                 134,000
                                  --------                --------
                                  $215,000                $543,000
                                  --------                --------
                                  --------                --------

     Rent expense for the years ended September 30, 1995, 1994, 1993 and the 
nine months ended June 30, 1996, was approximately $47,000, $48,000, $48,000 
and $65,000, respectively.

     CAPITAL LEASES

     NRI leases certain equipment under a capital lease obligation through 
November 1997.  The obligation under the capital lease has been recorded in 
the accompanying financial statements at the present value of future minimum 
lease payments, discounted at an interest rate of 10.5%.

     The Company leases the equipment acquired from Anglo under a capital 
lease obligation (see Note 2[C]).  In connection with the lease agreement, 
the Company issued a warrant to the leasing company to acquire 53,600 shares 
of the Company's Common Stock at $5.00 per share exercisable over a period of 
three years from the date of issuance.  At June 30, 1996, the Company was in 
violation with certain covenants under the capital lease obligation.  The 
lessor has granted the Company a waiver of lease covenant violations through 
April 1, 1997 and the Company anticipates negotiating with the lessor to 
amend the lease agreement to revise the provisions for which the Company is 
not in compliance; accordingly, the present value of the future minimum lease 
payments have been classified as current.

     The capitalized cost, accumulated depreciation, and depreciation expense 
relating to this equipment was as follows for the periods ended:

                                  SEPTEMBER 30,         JUNE 30,
                                     1995                 1996
                                  -------------        ----------
                                                       (UNAUDITED)


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


Capitalized cost.............       $118,000           $1,918,000 
Accumulated depreciation.....         (6,000)             (85,000)
                                    --------           ----------
                                    $112,000           $1,833,000
                                    --------           ----------
                                    --------           ----------
Depreciation expense.........       $  6,000           $   79,000
                                    --------           ----------
                                    --------           ----------

     The future minimum lease payments under the capital lease and net 
present value of future minimum lease payments are as follows for the periods 
ending:

                                      SEPTEMBER 30, 1995     JUNE 30, 1996
                                      ------------------     -------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)
1996..............................       $ 44,000              $       --
1997..............................         41,000                 513,000
1998..............................          6,000                 520,000
1999..............................             --                 486,000
2000..............................             --                 486,000
2001..............................             --                 243,000
                                         --------              ----------
Total future minimum payments.....         91,000               2,248,000
Amount representing interest......        (13,000)               (556,000)
                                         --------              ----------
Present value of future minimum 
  lease payments..................         78,000               1,692,000
Less current portion..............        (37,000)             (1,662,000)
                                         --------              ----------
                                         $ 41,000              $   30,000
                                         --------              ----------
                                         --------              ----------

NOTE 21--SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR NONCASH
         INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       FOR THE YEAR ENDED          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,               JUNE 30,
                                                    ------------------------    ------------------------
                                                       1995          1994          1996          1995
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                                                (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Cash paid for interest.........................     $  407,000    $       --    $  402,000    $  294,000
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Stock issued for conversion of bridge
  financing ...................................     $  150,000    $       --    $1,138,000    $  150,000
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Acquisition of subsidiaries for stock..........     $       --    $6,725,000    $  925,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Purchase of equipment for notes payable........     $   56,000    $    5,000    $1,540,000    $   35,000
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Sale of 25% interest in subsidiary for
  note receivable..............................     $       --    $  900,000    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Reversal of deferred gain on sale of
  subsidiary...................................     $  751,000    $       --    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Common stock issued for relief of debt.........     $       --    $1,351,000    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Preferred stock issued for
  extinguishment of debt.......................     $       --    $  887,000    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Conversion of accrued salary to equity.........     $       --    $  246,000    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Restructure of preferred stock to debt.........     $2,300,000    $       --    $       --    $2,300,000
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Issuance of common stock to chief
  executive officer............................     $  437,000    $       --    $       --    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Acquisition of equipment under capital
  lease........................................     $  113,000    $       --    $       --    $  113,000
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Contract to acquire land and building
  acquired for note payable....................     $       --    $       --    $  446,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Acquisition of inventory for notes
  payable......................................     $       --    $       --    $1,421,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
</TABLE>


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                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


<TABLE>

                                                       FOR THE YEAR ENDED          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,               JUNE 30,
                                                    ------------------------    ------------------------
                                                       1995          1994          1996          1995
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                                                (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Acquisition of goodwill for note
  payable......................................     $       --    $       --    $  843,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Capital lease obligation incurred to
  finance Anglo acquisition....................     $       --    $       --    $1,800,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Note payable issued for non-compete
  agreement....................................     $       --    $       --    $  750,000    $       --
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
</TABLE>

NOTE 22--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     PUBLIC OFFERING

     On July 17, 1996, the Company completed the Public Offering of 4.4 
million shares of Common Stock at an offering price of $4.125 per share.  Net 
proceeds raised by the Company from the Public Offering were $15,323,485.  In 
connection with the Public Offering, the Company repurchased 1,380,585 shares 
of Common Stock for $4.00 per share.

     On August 15, 1996, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Series A 
Convertible Preferred Stock and repurchased 120,000 shares of Common Stock 
for $2.4 million.  This transaction was funded through the proceeds of the 
Public Offering.

     ACQUISITION OF WEISSMAN

     On August 5, 1996, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common 
stock of Weissman.

     The assets of Weissman consist of a heavy-duty automotive shredder, 
metal shearing equipment, a Coreco aluminum furnace, heavy equipment, tools 
and rolling stock, real property and buildings, inventories and accounts 
receivable used in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

     The purchase price totaled $12,070,000, settled through $1,500,000 
payable in the form of 363,637 shares of the Company's common stock and 
$10,570,000 cash paid at closing.  Approximately $5,337,000 of the cash 
portion of the purchase price was funded through the proceeds of the Public 
Offering and the Company's operating cash.  The balance of the cash portion 
was financed with $1,733,000 of revolving credit borrowings and $3,500,000 of 
long-term debt secured by the equipment and real property acquired.

     The purchase price for Weissman is anticipated to be allocated as 
follows:

     Cash.................................................    $    10,000 
     Prepaid expenses.....................................         15,000 
     Accounts receivable..................................      1,774,000 
     Inventories..........................................      1,279,000 
     Buildings and improvements...........................      3,000,000 
     Automotive shredder..................................      1,500,000 
     Heavy equipment......................................      3,400,000 
     Equipment and rolling stock..........................      1,200,000 
     Land.................................................        800,000 
     Accounts payable.....................................       (661,000)

                                   F-50

<PAGE>

                RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     Accrued payroll and other............................       (247,000)
                                                              -----------
     Total................................................    $12,070,000
                                                              -----------
                                                              -----------

     LINE OF CREDIT

     Through September 30, 1996 the line of credit loan agreement has been 
amended and restated to provide that the principal balance will not exceed 
the lesser of a total of $12,500,000 or the sum of eligible asset advance 
rates and term loans.  The amended agreement provides for term loans in the 
amounts of $3,400,000 and $2,500,000 payable in sixty monthly payments of 
principal plus interest at prime plus 2.25%.

                                   F-51

<PAGE>

              REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors 
Anglo Metal, Inc. 
Harlingen, Texas 

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Anglo Metal, Inc. dba 
Anglo Iron & Metal, as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related 
statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for 
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1995.  These 
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based 
on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatements.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present 
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Anglo Metal, Inc. 
dba Anglo Iron & Metal, as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the results of 
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year 
period ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted 
accounting principles.

                                AJ. ROBBINS, PC. 
                                CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS 
                                   
Denver, Colorado 
March 22, 1996

                                     F-52
<PAGE>


                                ANGLO METAL, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994

                                                   1995            1994    
                                                ----------      -----------
                         ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
   Cash......................................   $       --       $  146,000
   Trade accounts receivable, pledged........      641,000          660,000
   Other receivables, related parties........       70,000           75,000
   Inventories...............................    1,437,000        1,041,000
   Prepaid expenses..........................       56,000           52,000
                                                ----------       ----------
     Total Current Assets....................    2,204,000        1,974,000
                                                ----------       ----------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of 
  accumulated depreciation and amortization of
  $703,000 and $614,000......................    1,300,000        1,332,000
                                                ----------       ----------
OTHER ASSETS:
  Cash surrender value life insurance........      116,000          111,000
  Other......................................       16,000               --
                                                ----------       ----------
    Total Other Assets.......................      132,000          111,000
                                                ----------       ----------
                                                $3,636,000       $3,417,000
                                                ----------      -----------
                                                ----------      -----------

      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Bank overdraft.............................   $  218,000      $        --
  Trade accounts payable.....................      373,000          638,000
  Line of credit, bank.......................           --          839,000
  Accrued liabilities........................       34,000           53,000
  Income taxes payable.......................      140,000               --
  Environmental cleanup liabilities..........    1,194,000        1,194,000
  Due to Recycling Industries, Inc. .........    1,588,000               --
  Current portion of long-term debt..........           --            8,000
  Current portion of capital lease...........           --           64,000
                                                ----------       ----------
    Total Current Liabilities................    3,547,000        2,796,000
                                                ----------       ----------
LONG-TERM DEBT:
  Long-term debt, less current portion.......           --          226,000
  Capital lease, less current portion........           --           46,000
                                                ----------       ----------
    Total Long-Term Debt.....................           --          272,000
                                                ----------       ----------
    Total Liabilities........................    3,547,000        3,068,000
                                                ----------       ----------



                                   F-53

<PAGE>

                                ANGLO METAL, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                           DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000
    shares authorized; 50,000 shares issued 
    and outstanding..........................       50,000           50,000
  Retained earnings..........................       39,000          299,000
                                                ----------       ----------
                                                    89,000          349,000
                                                ----------       ----------
      Total Stockholders' Equity.............   $3,636,000       $3,417,000
                                                ----------       ----------
                                                ----------       ----------


                See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements 

                                     F-54

<PAGE>

                                ANGLO METAL, INC. 

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
             FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                             1995          1994           1993
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>           <C>      
REVENUES:
  Sales................................   $15,116,000   $12,128,000   $10,189,000
  Brokerage............................       216,000       700,000       352,000
  Other................................         7,000        38,000        20,000
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------
    Total Revenues.....................    15,339,000    12,866,000    10,561,000
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------

COST OF SALES AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales........................    13,739,000    11,398,000     9,698,000
  Cost of brokerage....................       181,000       600,000       324,000
  Environmental cleanup costs..........            --            --       729,000
  Personnel............................       414,000       346,000       422,000
  Professional services................        66,000        32,000        31,000
  Depreciation and amortization........        11,000        11,000        10,000
  Interest.............................       133,000       102,000        56,000
  Other general and administrative.....       336,000       205,000       156,000
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------
    Total Cost of Sales and Expenses...    14,880,000    12,694,000    11,426,000
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES......       459,000       172,000      (865,000)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.............       140,000            --            --
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------
NET INCOME (LOSS)......................   $   319,000   $   172,000   $  (865,000)
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------
                                          -----------   -----------   -----------

</TABLE>

                  See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

                                     F-55
<PAGE>

                                 ANGLO METAL, INC.

                     STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

                                 COMMON STOCK
                                 --------------    RETAINED
                                 SHARES  AMOUNT    EARNINGS      TOTAL
                                 ------  ------   ---------      -----
Balance, December 31, 1992 ....  50,000   $50,000  $1,290,000  $1,340,000
Net (loss) ....................                      (865,000)   (865,000)
Dividends paid ................                       (97,000)    (97,000)
                                                   ----------  ----------
Balance, December 31, 1993 ....  50,000    50,000     328,000     378,000
Net income ....................                       172,000     172,000
Dividends paid ................                      (201,000)   (201,000)
                                                   ----------  ----------
Balance, December 31, 1994 ....  50,000    50,000     299,000     349,000
Net income ....................                       319,000     319,000
Dividends paid ................                      (579,000)   (579,000)
                                                   ----------  ----------
Balance, December 31, 1995 ....  50,000   $50,000  $   39,000  $   89,000
                                 ------   -------  ----------  ----------
                                 ------   -------  ----------  ----------

              See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



                                   F-56

<PAGE>

                               ANGLO METAL, INC. 

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
             FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993


<TABLE>
                                                                       1995       1994       1993
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
<S>                                                                  <C>        <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss)................................................ $ 319,000  $ 172,000  $(865,000)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used)
    by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization ...............................   105,000    113,000    100,000
      Changes in:
        Trade accounts receivable .................................    19,000   (335,000)   224,000
        Other receivables, related parties ........................     5,000      5,000    (24,000)
        Inventories ...............................................  (396,000)  (135,000)    92,000
        Prepaid expenses ..........................................    (4,000)   (24,000)    38,000
        Bank overdraft ............................................   218,000         --     (6,000)
        Trade accounts payable ....................................  (265,000)    73,000    (67,000)
        Accrued liabilities .......................................     7,000    (32,000)  (111,000)
        Income taxes payable ......................................   140,000         --         --
        Environmental cleanup liabilities .........................        --         --    729,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
          Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities ........   148,000   (163,000)   110,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property and equipment ..............................   (56,000)  (162,000)  (168,000)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment .................................        --      2,000         --
  Increase in deposits ............................................   (16,000)        --         --
  Increase in cash surrender value life insurance .................    (5,000)    (8,000)   (41,000)
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
          Net Cash (Used) by Investing Activities .................   (77,000)  (168,000)  (209,000)
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM (TO) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Issuance of long-term debt .....................................   247,000         --         --
   Payments on long-term debt .....................................   (36,000)    (8,000)    (3,000)
   Advances on line of credit .....................................   250,000  1,452,000    637,000
   Repayment on line of credit ....................................   (49,000)  (867,000)  (712,000)
   Payments on capital lease obligation ...........................   (50,000)   (58,000)   (40,000)
   Dividends paid .................................................  (579,000)  (201,000)   330,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
          Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing
            Activities ............................................  (217,000)   318,000    212,000 
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH ...................................  (146,000)   (13,000)   113,000
CASH, beginning of year ...........................................   146,000    159,000     46,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
CASH, end of year ................................................. $      --  $ 146,000  $ 159,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST ............................................ $  48,000  $ 102,000  $  56,000
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
See Note 13
</TABLE>


                See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



                                    F-57

<PAGE>

                            ANGLO METAL, INC.

                        NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                       DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

NOTE 1--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

     ACTIVITY 

     Anglo Metal, Inc. dba Anglo Iron & Metal (Anglo) was incorporated in the
State of Texas in December 1985. Anglo operates in the metals recycling industry
(purchasing, processing, selling and brokering ferrous and non-ferrous metals)
with its operations located in southern Texas. Anglo operates one of 12 heavy
duty automotive shredders located in Texas. Processed scrap is sold to steel
mill customers and other metals processors throughout the southern region of the
United States and northern Mexico. 

     SALE OF ANGLO 

     On December 11, 1995, Anglo sold to Recycling Industries, Inc. (RII)
substantially all of the assets and the business of Anglo. 

     The assets sold consisted of a heavy duty automotive shredder, inventories,
metal shearing equipment, balers, heavy equipment, tools and rolling stock used
in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Certain real
property, buildings and leasehold improvements used in the metals recycling
business were also sold. 

     The sales price for Anglo was $6,065,000 comprised of:  $2,079,000 in cash;
$1,865,000 note which is to be paid in ten equal monthly installments of
$186,500 over ten months beginning in February 1996; a $446,000 secured
promissory note payable in 60 consecutive monthly installments of $9,000,
including interest; a $750,000 unsecured note payable in 72 equal consecutive
monthly installments of $10,000, including interest; and 227,693 shares of RII
common stock valued at $925,000. 

     Of the cash received at the closing of the sale, $1,800,000 was obtained
through a sale-leaseback transaction with Ally Capital Corporation,
collateralized by all of the machinery and equipment sold, accounts receivable
and inventory, which has been recorded as a capital lease. The terms of the
sale-leaseback provide for 60 consecutive monthly lease payments of $41,000 with
a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term. The lease contains
numerous covenants for maintaining certain financial ratios and earnings levels.
The remaining $279,000 paid at closing was obtained from the operating cash
reserves and working capital of RII. 

     RII signed a consulting and non-competition agreement with the president of
Anglo. The term of the noncompete portion is for a term of six years and is
valued at $1,000,000 which will be amortized over the term of the agreement
using the straight line method. The consulting portion is for a term of six
months and is payable $5,000 per month. 

     The real property sold and the common stock given by RII have been placed
in escrow to provide for the remediation of environmental contamination related
to the operations of Anglo prior to the acquisition. 



                                   F-58

<PAGE>

     The purchase price has been allocated as follows:

          Equipment under capital lease ....................... $ 1,800,000
          Contract to acquire land and buildings ..............      70,000
          Covenant not to compete .............................   1,000,000
          Inventories .........................................   1,365,000
          Purchase price in excess of net assets acquired .....   1,830,000
                                                                -----------
               Total purchase price ...........................   6,065,000
          Notes payable .......................................  (3,061,000)
          RII common stock ....................................    (925,000)
                                                                -----------
          Cash paid at closing ................................   2,079,000
          Capital lease obligation ............................  (1,800,000)
                                                                -----------
               Cash from operating capital .................... $   279,000
                                                                -----------
                                                                -----------

     CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK 

     Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables exist due
to large balances with a few customers. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, accounts
receivable balances for three major customers were $336,476 and $320,335, or 54%
and 49%, respectively, of the total accounts receivable balance. Ongoing credit
evaluations of customers' financial condition are performed and, generally, no
collateral is required. Anglo does not maintain reserves for potential credit
losses since such past losses, in the aggregate, have not been significant;
therefore, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is zero at December
31, 1995 and 1994. Customers are located throughout the Southern region of the
United States and Mexico. 

     INVENTORIES 

     Inventories consist primarily of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
Inventory costs include material, labor and plant overhead. Inventory is stated
at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. 

     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

     Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and
amortization expense is provided on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 5 to 20 years for equipment and 40 years for building and improvements.
Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant and equipment was
$105,000, $113,000 and $100,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred
and expenditures for major improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired
or otherwise disposed of, the property accounts are relieved of costs and
accumulated depreciation and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged
to operations. 



                                   F-59

<PAGE>

                            ANGLO METAL, INC.

                NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(CONTINUED)
                    DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 


     ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES 

     Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are
capitalized if costs improve Anglo's property as compared to the condition of
the property when originally constructed or acquired or if the costs prevent
environmental contamination from future operations. Expenditures that relate to
an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to
current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded
when environmental assessments are made or remedial efforts are probable and the
cost can be reasonably estimated. 

     These amounts are generally accrued upon the completion of feasibility
studies or the settlement of claims, but in no event later than Anglo's
commitment to a plan of action. 

     USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates. 

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

     The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and
accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these
items. The fair value of notes payable was estimated based on market values for
debt with similar terms. Management believes that the fair value of that debt
approximates its carrying value. 

     INCOME TAXES 

     Anglo and its stockholders have elected under the Internal Revenue Code to
be an S-corporation for tax purposes.  In lieu of corporate income taxes, the
stockholders of an S-corporation are taxed on their proportionate share of its
taxable income.  Accordingly, no provision or liability for federal income taxes
has been included in these financial statements for Anglo for 1994 and 1993.  On
January 1, 1995, Anglo terminated its S-corporation election. 

     Effective January 1, 1995, Anglo adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109 (FAS 109), Accounting for Income Taxes.  Under this method,
deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future
years of temporary differences between the tax basis of the assets and
liabilities and their financial statement amounts at the end of each reporting
period.  Valuation allowances will be established when necessary to reduce
deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  Income tax expense
is the tax payable for the current period and the change during the period in
deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities have
been netted to reflect the tax impact of temporary differences.  The adoption of
FAS 109 and termination of the S-corporation election resulted in recognition of
a net deferred tax asset of $250,000.  Anglo has not recorded a deferred tax
asset at January 1, 1995 or December 31, 1995 since it was more likely than not



                                   F-60

<PAGE>

                            ANGLO METAL, INC.

                NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(CONTINUED)
                    DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 



that the tax assets would not be realized.  Therefore, the adoption of FAS 109
and the termination of the S-corporation election did not have a material effect
on Anglo's financial statements and there was no cumulative effect of this
change in accounting for income taxes at January 1, 1995.  There is also no
effect on net income for the year ended December 31, 1995.

     CASH 

     For purposes of reporting cash flows, Anglo considers all funds with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 


NOTE 2--INVENTORIES 

     Inventories, pledged, consist of the following at:


                                      DECEMBER 31,
                                -----------------------
                                   1995         1994
                                ----------   ----------

          Raw materials ....... $  766,000   $  866,000
          Finished goods ......    671,000      175,000
                                ----------   ----------
                                $1,437,000   $1,041,000
                                ----------   ----------
                                ----------   ----------


     Included in inventory are $50,000 and $10,000 of indirect costs at December
31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 


NOTE 3--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment, pledged, consists of the following at:

                                                               DECEMBER 31,
                                                          ---------------------
                                                              1995       1994
                                                          ---------- ----------

        Land ............................................ $   10,000 $   10,000
        Building and improvements .......................    109,000    109,000
        Heavy machinery and equipment ...................  1,762,000  1,482,000
        Transportation equipment ........................     99,000    115,000
        Asset under capital lease obligation ............         --    208,000
        Office equipment ................................     23,000     22,000
                                                          ---------- ----------
           Total ........................................  2,003,000  1,946,000
        Less accumulated depreciation and amortization ..   (703,000)  (614,000)
                                                          ---------- ----------
           Net .......................................... $1,300,000 $1,332,000
                                                          ---------- ----------
                                                          ---------- ----------



                                   F-61

<PAGE>

                              ANGLO METAL, INC.

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

NOTE 4--CASH SURRENDER VALUE LIFE INSURANCE 

     Anglo is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy on the President of
Anglo. The face amount of the policy is $1,800,000. Anglo's cash surrender value
was $116,000 and $111,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The
policy is collateral for bank debt. 

NOTE 5--ACCRUED EXPENSES 

     Accrued expenses consists primarily of accrued salaries and related
expenses at December 31, 1995 and 1994. 

NOTE 6--LINE OF CREDIT 

     Anglo has a revolving line of credit with a bank for a maximum of $250,000
with interest at prime plus 1% (10% at December 31, 1995) collateralized by
equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, officer life insurance policy and
stockholder and officer personal guarantees. The balance was zero at December
1995 (see Note 8). 

NOTE 7--LONG-TERM DEBT 

     Long-term debt consists of the following at:

<TABLE>
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                      -----------------
                                                                                      1995       1994
                                                                                      ----     --------
<S>                                                                                   <C>        <C>
Note payable to individual with original principal of $245,000 and interest at
 10% per annum; monthly principal and interest payments of $2,600;
 collateralized by a $1,800,000 key man life insurance policy; paid
 December 1995 (see Note 8)......................................................     $ --     $222,000

Note payable to bank with original principal amount of $17,200 and interest
 at 11% per annum; monthly principal and interest payments of $800;
 collateralized by equipment; paid December 1995 (see Note 8)....................       --       12,000
                                                                                      ----     --------
                                                                                        --      234,000
Less current portion.............................................................       --       8,000
                                                                                      ----     --------
                                                                                      $ --     $226,000
                                                                                      ----     --------
                                                                                      ----     --------
</TABLE>


                                     F-62

<PAGE>

                              ANGLO METAL, INC.

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

NOTE 8--DEBT RESTRUCTURE 

     In connection with the sale of Anglo to RII, certain debt of Anglo was paid
by RII prior to December 31, 1995 and has been recorded in the financial
statements as advances from RII, a current liability. The following is a summary
of the debt restructure. 

     In December 1995, RII entered into an agreement with an unrelated entity
(BAF) whereby BAF advances 80% of the purchased trade accounts receivable and
collects payments on purchased receivables from Anglo's customers. BAF charges
RII an administrative fee equal to 1% of the face amount of the purchased
receivables and a monthly finance charge in the amount of 10% of the average
daily outstanding balance of all purchased receivables. RII is required to
repurchase any receivables not collected from customers within 90 days. The
balance at December 31, 1995 was $11,000. 

     On December 13, 1995, RII entered into a capital lease with Ally Capital
Corporation for $1,800,000 of equipment acquired from Anglo (see Note 1). The
proceeds were used to pay off debt in the amount of $1,256,000 and capital lease
obligations of $60,000. The remaining balance of $484,000 was used to reduce a
$750,000 note payable that was guaranteed by Anglo. 

NOTE 9--INCOME TAXES 

     The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating loss
carryforwards that give rise to deferred tax assets and (liabilities) at
December 31, 1995 are as follows:

     Temporary differences:
       Property and equipment.................  $(220,000)
       Accrued environmental liabilities......    362,000
       Inventories............................     68,000
       Valuation allowance....................   (210,000)
                                                ---------
                                                $      --
                                                ---------
                                                ---------

     The provision for income taxes consists of the following at December 31,
1995:

       Current................................  $ 140,000
       Deferred...............................         --
                                                ---------
                                                $ 140,000 
                                                ---------
                                                ---------



                                     F-63

<PAGE>

                              ANGLO METAL, INC.

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

     The components of deferred income tax (benefit) expenses are as follows as
of December 31, 1995:

       Depreciation and amortization..........  $ 40,000 
       Valuation allowance....................   (40,000)
                                                --------
                                                $     --
                                                --------
                                                --------

     Following is a reconciliation of the amount of income tax (benefit) expense
that would result from applying the statutory federal income tax rates to pre-
tax income the reported amount of income tax expense for the year ended December
31, 1995:

       Tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rates......  $170,000 
       Increase (decrease) resulting from:
         Nondeductible items.................................     8,000 
         Depreciation and amortization.......................   (40,000)
         Other..............................................      2,000 
                                                               --------
                                                               $140,000 
                                                               --------
                                                               --------

NOTE 10--ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY 

     The Company is economically dependent on major customers for annual sales
as follows:

                              1995     1994     1993
                              ----     ----     ----
     Customer A...........     26%      25%      34%
     Customer B...........     18%      10%      --%
     Customer C...........     10%      --%      --%
     Customer D...........     12%      --%      12%
     Customer E...........     --%      --%      11%
     Customer F...........     --%      12%      --%

NOTE 11--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

     LOAN GUARANTEE 

     Anglo is guarantor of a note payable for its stockholders to a bank with an
original principal of $750,000; interest at 10.5% per annum; monthly principal
and interest payments of $8,000. The note is collateralized by equipment,
personal guarantees of Anglo stockholders and president, and assignment of key
man life insurance policy; due December 1988. The note balance is $207,000 and
$717,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994. Of the 



                                     F-64

<PAGE>

                              ANGLO METAL, INC.

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

cash received at closing, $484,000 was paid directly to the note holder by 
RII (see Note 8). RII is not a guarantor for the remaining outstanding 
principal. 

     LITIGATION 

     Anglo Metal, Inc. and Anglo Iron & Metal are defendants in a lawsuit by the
State of Texas and Houston Lighting & Power, and Central Power & Light for
$924,000. Anglo is vigorously defending the case. A liability of $465,000 has
been recorded in the financial statements of Anglo. Under the terms of the
purchase agreement, RII shall not assume any liabilities of Anglo arising on or
before the closing date with respect to any action, event or occurrence. 

     Anglo is also a party to a number of lawsuits arising in the normal course
of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will
not have a material adverse effect on Anglo's financial position. 

     ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES 

     Anglo is a party to proceedings before state and federal regulatory
agencies relating to environmental remediation issues. The assessment of the
required response and remedial costs associated with the cleanup is extremely
complex. Among the variables that management must assess are imprecise
engineering estimates, continually evolving governmental standards, potential
recoveries from insurance coverage and laws which impose joint and several
liability. During January 1993, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted
an on site investigation and discovered a violation of the Toxic Substance
Control Act, concerning illegal disposal of Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
containing capacitors. Anglo was assessed a $129,000 penalty and was ordered to
remediate the site and dispose of contaminated soil in accordance with EPA
standards. The initial engineering estimates for remediation and soil disposal
are within the range of $200,000 to $600,000. A liability for $729,000 has been
recorded in the Anglo financial statements. Under the terms of the acquisition
of Anglo by RII, the stock component of the purchase price has been escrowed for
remediation costs. 

     LEASES 

     Anglo leases facilities under non-cancelable operating lease through 2005.
The monthly lease payments are $4,000 per month for the term of the lease. Total
rental expense for each of the three years 1995, 1994 and 1993 was $47,000.
Anglo also leased equipment under a capital lease for $208,000 which was paid in
December 1995.

     Future minimum lease payments are as follows at December 31:

       1996.................  $ 30,000
       1997.................    30,000
       1998.................    30,000
       1999.................    30,000
       2000.................    30,000
       Thereafter...........   150,000
                              --------
                              $300,000
                              --------
                              --------


                                     F-65

<PAGE>

                              ANGLO METAL, INC.

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
                      DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993

NOTE 12--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     In addition to transactions with related parties discussed throughout the
notes to the financial statements, the following related party transactions have
taken place.

     Accounts receivable from related parties consist of advances made to one of
the officers of Anglo and to one of the stockholders. These advances are non-
interest bearing. The officer's balance was $59,000 and $64,000 for 1995 and
1994, respectively, and the stockholder's balance was $11,000 at the end of 1995
and 1994.

NOTE 13--SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR NON-CASH
         INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

     During the year ended December 31, 1995, the long term debt of $1,256,000
and the capital lease of $60,000 were paid by RII.

     During the year ended December 31, 1995, a capital lease in the amount of
$208,000 was entered into for the acquisition of equipment.

     During the year ended December 31, 1995, $17,000 of equipment was acquired
with a note.

     During the year ended December 31, 1995, $807,000 of the line of credit
balance was refinanced to a long-term installment note payable.




                                     F-66


<PAGE>


               REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors
Mid-America Shredding, Inc.
Ste. Genevieve, Missouri 

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Mid-America Shredding, 
Inc., as of December 31, 1995 and the related statements of operations, 
changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These 
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based 
on our audit. 

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Mid-America Shredding, Inc.,
as of December 31, 1995 and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. 


                                   AJ. ROBBINS, PC.
                                   CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS


Denver, Colorado
April 5, 1996



                                   F-67

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEET


<TABLE>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,   MARCH 31,
                                                              ------------  ----------
                                                                 1995          1996
                                                                 ----          ----
                                                                            (UNAUDITED)
                               ASSETS
<S>                                                            <C>           <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash .....................................................  $   30,000    $   18,000
  Trade accounts receivable ................................      87,000       109,000
  Inventories ..............................................      86,000        34,000
  Prepaid expenses .........................................      16,000            --
                                                              ----------    ----------
      Total Current Assets .................................     219,000       161,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net .........................   2,886,000     2,823,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $3,105,000    $2,984,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              ----------    ----------

          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Note payable, bank .......................................  $1,210,000    $1,210,000
  Trade accounts payable ...................................      82,000       129,000
  Trade accounts payable, related party ....................     133,000       143,000
  Accrued liabilities ......................................      35,000        16,000
  Current portion of long-term debt ........................      20,000        21,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
      Total Current Liabilities ............................   1,480,000     1,519,000
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion .......................       7,000         2,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
      Total Liabilities ....................................   1,487,000     1,521,000
                                                              ----------    ----------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, $1.00 par value; 30,000 shares authorized;
    245 shares issued and outstanding ......................          --            --
  Additional paid-in capital ...............................   3,055,000     3,055,000
  Accumulated (deficit) ....................................  (1,437,000)   (1,592,000)
                                                              ----------    ----------
      Total Stockholders' Equity ...........................   1,618,000     1,463,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              $3,105,000    $2,984,000
                                                              ----------    ----------
                                                              ----------    ----------
</TABLE>

              See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



                                   F-68

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                           STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS


<TABLE>
                                                         FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                            FOR THE      --------------------------
                                           YEAR ENDED           MARCH 31,
                                           DECEMBER 31,         ----------
                                              1995          1996           1995
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
                                                         (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)

<S>                                        <C>            <C>            <C>
SALES .................................... $3,866,000    $ 452,000      $1,027,000
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
COST OF SALES AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales ..........................  3,587,000      439,000         814,000
  Personnel ..............................    247,000      124,000         157,000
  Professional services ..................      6,000        5,000           2,000
  Travel .................................      1,000           --              --
  Interest ...............................    125,000       35,000          30,000
  Other general and administrative .......     23,000        4,000          15,000
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
      Total Cost of Sales and Expenses ...  3,989,000      607,000       1,018,000
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) ........................ $ (123,000)   $(155,000)     $    9,000
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
                                           ----------    ---------      ----------
</TABLE>



               See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements




                                   F-69

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                  FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND
              THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                               COMMON STOCK      ADDITIONAL
                                             ---------------      PAID-IN      ACCUMULATED
                                             SHARES   AMOUNT      CAPITAL       (DEFICIT)       TOTAL
                                             ------   ------     ----------   ------------   ----------
<S>                                           <C>        <C>       <C>           <C>             <C>
Balance, January 1, 1995..................    245     $   --     $3,009,000   $(1,314,000)   $1,695,000
Contributed capital.......................     --         --         46,000            --        46,000
Net (loss)................................     --         --             --      (123,000)     (123,000)
                                              ---     ------     ----------   -----------    ----------
Balance, December 31, 1995................    245         --      3,055,000    (1,437,000)    1,618,000
Net (loss)................................     --         --             --      (155,000)     (155,000)
                                              ---     ------     ----------   -----------    ----------
Balance, March 31, 1996 (Unaudited).......    245     $   --     $3,055,000   $(1,592,000)   $1,463,000
                                              ---     ------     ----------   -----------    ----------
                                              ---     ------     ----------   -----------    ----------
</TABLE>







                See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements






                                     F-70

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.
                          STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
                                                                    FOR THE       FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                   YEAR ENDED              MARCH 31,
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,   --------------------------
                                                                       1995           1996          1995
                                                                    ----------    -----------    -----------
                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                    <C>            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss)...............................................  $(123,000)     $(155,000)    $   9,000
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization.................................    173,000         43,000        43,000
    Changes in:
      Accounts receivable.........................................     62,000        (22,000)       48,000
      Inventories.................................................    192,000         52,000        49,000
      Prepaid expenses............................................     12,000         16,000        (9,000)
      Trade accounts payable......................................    (72,000)        47,000        13,000
      Trade accounts payable, related party.......................    106,000         10,000            --
      Accrued liabilities.........................................     22,000        (19,000)        4,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
        Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating 
         Activities...............................................    372,000        (28,000)      157,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property and equipment..............................   (484,000)        (3,000)           --
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment....................         --         23,000        22,000
  Construction in progress........................................         --             --      (204,000)
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
        Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing
         Activities...............................................   (484,000)        20,000      (182,000)
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from note payable, bank................................    144,000             --        43,000
  Payments on note payable, bank..................................    (20,000)            --            --
  Payments on long-term debt......................................    (18,000)        (4,000)           --
  Payment on amount due to former shareholder.....................     (5,000)            --            --
  Capital contributions...........................................     26,000             --         5,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
        Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing
         Activities...............................................    127,000         (4,000)       48,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH...................................     15,000        (12,000)       23,000
CASH, beginning of period.........................................     15,000         30,000        15,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
CASH, end of period...............................................  $  30,000      $  18,000     $  38,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST............................................  $ 127,000      $  34,000     $  30,000
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
                                                                    ---------      ---------     ---------
See Note 10 
</TABLE>

               See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements



                                     F-71

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                        NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

     ACTIVITY 

     Mid-America Shredding, Inc. (Mid-America) was incorporated in the state of
Missouri in July 1989. Mid-America operates in the metals recycling industry
(purchasing, processing and selling ferrous and non-ferrous metals). Mid-America
operates a heavy duty automotive shredder to separate metals into ferrous and
non-ferrous metals. Insulated copper or aluminum wire is processed through a
wire chopping machine to produce clean copper or aluminum chops. Mid-America
operates in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. 

     ACQUISITION OF MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC. 

     On April 15, 1996, the assets and business of Mid-America were sold to
Recycling Industries, Inc. (RII). 

     The assets sold by Mid-America consisted of real property, buildings,
inventories, a heavy duty automotive shredder, a wire chopping plant, heavy
equipment and tools used in the business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous
metals. 

     The sales price for Mid-America was $1,925,000, comprised of $660,000 in
cash, a $55,000 note payable in eight equal monthly installments of $6,900, and
the assumption of Mid-America outstanding bank debt of $1,210,000. 

     The sale will be accounted for using the purchase method and the price will
be allocated as follows:

     Inventories...........................  $    55,000
     Land..................................      310,000
     Buildings and improvements............      560,000
     Machinery and equipment...............    1,000,000
                                             -----------
     Total purchase price..................    1,925,000
     Notes payable.........................   (1,265,000)
                                             -----------
       Cash paid at closing................  $   660,000
                                             -----------
                                             -----------

     UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

     In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements
for the three month period ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 are presented on a
basis consistent with the audited annual financial statements and reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for fair
presentation of the results of such periods. The results of operations for the
interim period ending March 31, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 1996. 

     INVENTORIES 

     Inventories consist primarily of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
Inventory costs for finished goods include material, labor and plant overhead.
Inventories are stated at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.



                                     F-72

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

     Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and
amortization expense is provided on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 10 to 20 years for equipment and 40 years for building and
improvements. Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant and
equipment was $173,000 and $43,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995 and for
the three months ended March 31, 1996 (unaudited), respectively. Maintenance and
repairs are charged to expense as incurred and expenditures for major
improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of,
the property accounts are relieved of costs and accumulated depreciation and any
resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to operations. 

     ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES 

     Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are
capitalized if the costs improve Mid-America's property as compared to the
condition of the property when originally constructed or acquired or if the
costs prevent environmental contamination from future operations. Expenditures
that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not
contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities
are recorded when environmental assessments are made or remedial efforts are
probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated. These amounts are generally
accrued upon the completion of feasibility studies or the settlement of claims,
but in no event later than Mid-America's commitment to a plan of action. 

     USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates. 

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

     The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and
accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of
these items. The fair value of the note payable, bank was estimated based on
market values for debt with similar terms. Management believes that the fair
value of that debt approximates its carrying value. 

     INCOME TAXES 

     Effective July, 1989, Mid-America and its stockholders elected under the 
Internal Revenue Code to an S-corporation for tax purposes. In lieu of 
corporate income taxes, the stockholders of an S-corporation are taxed on 
their proportionate share of Mid-America's taxable income. Accordingly, no 
provision or liability for federal income taxes has been included in these 
financial statements for Mid-America for the year ended December 31, 1995 or 
for the three months ended March 31, 1996.



                                     F-73

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     CASH 

     For purposes of reporting cash flows, Mid-America considers all funds with
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 

NOTE 2--INVENTORIES

     Inventories, pledged, consist of the following:


                                   DECEMBER 31,   MARCH 31,
                                       1995         1996
                                   -----------    --------
                                                (Unaudited)
    Raw materials.................   $74,000      $34,000
    Finished goods................    12,000           --
                                     -------      -------
                                     $86,000      $34,000
                                     -------      -------
                                     -------      -------

     Included in inventories are $2,000 of indirect costs at December 31, 1995. 

NOTE 3--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

     Property, plant and equipment, pledged, consists of the following:

                                                        DECEMBER 31,  MARCH 31,
                                                           1995         1996
                                                        -----------  -----------
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
     Land and improvements...........................   $  359,000   $  359,000
     Building and improvements.......................      163,000      163,000
     Heavy machinery and equipment...................    1,703,000    1,676,000
     Auto shredder mill..............................    1,304,000    1,304,000
     Transportation equipment........................       50,000       46,000
     Office equipment................................       10,000       10,000
                                                        ----------   ----------
       Total.........................................    3,589,000    3,558,000
     Less accumulated depreciation and amortization..     (703,000)    (735,000)
                                                        ----------   ----------
                                                        $2,886,000   $2,823,000
                                                        ----------   ----------
                                                        ----------   ----------

NOTE 4--ACCRUED LIABILITIES 

     Accrued liabilities consist primarily of accrued interest, accrued salaries
and related expenses at December 31, 1995 and March 31, 1996 (Unaudited).



                                     F-74

<PAGE>

                         MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC.

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

NOTE 5--NOTE PAYABLE, BANK

<TABLE>
                                                                           DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                                              1995           1996
                                                                           ------------   -----------
                                                                                          (UNAUDITED)
   <S>                                                                        <C>            <C>
  Note payable to bank with interest payable monthly at prime plus one
   and one-half percent per annum (10% at December 31, 1995 and
   10.5% at March 31, 1996 (Unaudited); collateralized by property
   and equipment, accounts receivable and inventories; due on
   demand; guaranteed by stockholder.....................................   $1,210,000    $1,210,000
</TABLE>

NOTE 6--LONG-TERM DEBT

     Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                                          1995           1996
                                                                      ------------   -----------
                                                                                     (UNAUDITED)
   <S>                                                                   <C>            <C>

  Retail purchase contract for equipment payable to the
   vendor with original principal amount of $21,000 and
   interest at 12% per annum; monthly principal and interest
   payments of $1,000; due February 1997............................     $13,000       $11,000

  Retail purchase contract for equipment payable to the
   vendor with original principal of $18,000 and interest at
   12% per annum; monthly principal and interest payments
   of $846; due June 1997...........................................      14,000        12,000
                                                                         -------       -------
                                                                          27,000        23,000
  Less current portion..............................................      20,000        21,000
                                                                         -------       -------
                                                                         $ 7,000       $ 2,000
                                                                         -------       -------
                                                                         -------       -------
</TABLE>

     The principal maturities for the long-term debts are as follows:
<TABLE>
          <S>                                                             <C>           <C>
        1996........................................................     $20,000       $21,000
        1997........................................................       7,000         2,000
                                                                         -------       -------
                                                                         $27,000       $23,000
                                                                         -------       -------
                                                                         -------       -------
</TABLE>


                                     F-75
<PAGE>
                          MID-AMERICA SHREDDING, INC

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


NOTE 7--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

     LEASES 

     Mid-America has two operating leases with a railroad company for a spur
rail track and industrial property located in Zell, Missouri with annual lease
payments of $2,000. In addition, an office trailer was leased for the year for
$4,000. Total rent expense was $6,000 and $1,500 for the year ended December 31,
1995 and the three months ended March 31, 1996 (unaudited), respectively. 

     LETTER OF CREDIT 

     Mid-America has issued a letter of credit for $50,000 which expires on
December 31, 1997. The local electric utility company constructed a power
substation and the letter of credit guarantees the utility company that the
substation will be used for its intended purpose by Mid-America. The letter of
credit has not been drawn upon as of March 31, 1996. 


NOTE 8--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

     During 1995, Mid-America purchased $116,000 of equipment, parts and repairs
from an electric supply company (a related party) which is owned by the majority
shareholder of Mid-America. At December 31, 1995, Mid-America owed the related
party $133,000. For the three months ended March 31, 1996 (unaudited), Mid-
America purchased an additional $10,000 of equipment, parts and repairs and owed
the related party a total of $143,000 at March 31, 1996 (unaudited).


NOTE 9--ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY 

     Mid-America is economically dependent on three major customers for annual
sales. During 1995, the three customers accounted for 48%, 16% and 10% of sales
volume, respectively. 


NOTE 10--SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR NONCASH
          INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES


     During the year ended December 31, 1995, $39,000 of equipment was acquired
through the issuance of long-term debt. 

     The majority shareholder contributed equipment in the amount of $20,000 in
1995. 


                                     F-76
<PAGE>

             REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors
 Weissman Industries, Inc.
 Waterloo, Iowa 

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Weissman Iron and Metal,
a Division of Weissman Industries, Inc. (the Division), as of December 31, 1995
and 1994 and the related statements of operations, changes in division equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1995.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Division's
management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatements.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Weissman Iron and Metal, a
Division of Weissman Industries Inc. as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

     
                    AJ. ROBBINS, PC.
                    CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND CONSULTANTS 

Denver, Colorado 
April 21, 1996 













                                     F-77
<PAGE>
                                      
                           WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                               BALANCE SHEETS 

                                                DECEMBER 31,      
                                          -----------------------     JUNE 30, 
                                             1995         1994          1996   
                                          ----------   ----------   -----------
                                                                    (UNAUDITED)
                  ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash..................................  $    9,000   $    8,000   $   15,000 
  Trade accounts receivable.............   1,527,000    1,579,000    1,773,000 
  Other receivables.....................       1,000       46,000        1,000 
  Inventories...........................   1,327,000    1,031,000    1,205,000 
  Prepaid expenses......................      10,000       53,000       10,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
      Total Current Assets..............   2,874,000    2,717,000    3,004,000 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net......   5,452,000    5,140,000    5,383,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
                                          $8,326,000   $7,857,000   $8,387,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
   LIABILITIES AND DIVISION EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Bank overdraft........................  $   39,000   $    5,000   $       -- 
  Trade accounts payable................     983,000      612,000      700,000 
  Trade accounts payable, related 
   party................................          --       21,000           -- 
  Accrued liabilities:
    Payroll and related taxes...........     246,000      245,000      459,000 
    Pension termination costs...........      27,000           --       27,000 
    Environmental cleanup costs.........      30,000           --       30,000 
    Sales and property taxes............      40,000       33,000       34,000 
    Other...............................      31,000       20,000       60,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
          Total Current Liabilities.....   1,396,000      936,000    1,310,000 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

DIVISION EQUITY.........................   6,930,000    6,921,000    7,077,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
                                          $8,326,000   $7,857,000   $8,387,000 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 
                                          ----------   ----------   ---------- 

               See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements 



                                    F-78
<PAGE>
                                      
                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                          STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
          FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 AND
           THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED) 

<TABLE>

                                                                              SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                        JUNE 30,       
                                 --------------------------------------    ------------------------
                                    1995          1994          1993          1996         1995    
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
                                                                           (UNAUDITED)  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                              <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>        
REVENUES:
  Sales......................... $16,207,000   $12,959,000   $9,378,000    $7,355,000   $7,791,000 
  Brokerage.....................   2,956,000     1,352,000      241,000     1,875,000      908,000 
  Other.........................       1,000        11,000       11,000        27,000        1,000 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
    Total Revenues..............  19,164,000    14,322,000    9,630,000     9,257,000    8,700,000 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
COST OF SALES AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of sales.................  12,235,000     9,075,000    7,456,000     5,762,000    5,802,000 
  Cost of brokerage.............   2,894,000     1,348,000      237,000     1,828,000      891,000 
  Personnel.....................     654,000       564,000      396,000       303,000      301,000 
  Professional services.........      17,000        26,000       22,000         8,000        4,000 
  Other, general and 
   administrative...............     305,000       270,000      282,000       146,000      198,000 
  Depreciation and amortization 
   expense......................       7,000         7,000        7,000         3,000        3,000 
  Environmental cleanup costs...      30,000            --           --            --           -- 
  Loss on disposal of equipment.          --            --           --            --           -- 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
    Total Cost of Sales and 
     Expenses...................  16,142,000    11,290,000    8,400,000     8,050,000    7,199,000 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
NET INCOME...................... $ 3,022,000   $ 3,032,000   $1,230,000    $1,207,000   $1,501,000 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
                                 -----------   -----------   ----------    ----------   ---------- 
</TABLE>



                See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements 











                                     F-79
<PAGE>
                                      
                           WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN DIVISION EQUITY 
            FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993, 1994 AND 1995 AND
                 THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) 


Balance, December 31, 1992...................................... $ 5,818,000 
Net income......................................................   1,230,000 
Unrecognized pension costs......................................     (64,000)
Distributions to related parties, net...........................    (635,000)
                                                                 ----------- 
Balance, December 31, 1993......................................   6,349,000 
Net income......................................................   3,032,000 
Recognized pension costs........................................      64,000 
Distributions to related parties, net...........................  (2,524,000)
                                                                 ----------- 
Balance, December 31, 1994......................................   6,921,000 
Net income......................................................   3,022,000 
Unrecognized pension costs......................................     (47,000)
Distributions to related parties, net ..........................  (2,966,000)
Balance, December 31, 1995......................................   6,930,000 
Net income (unaudited)..........................................   1,207,000 
Distributions to related parties, net (unaudited) ..............  (1,060,000)
                                                                 ----------- 
Balance, June 30, 1996 (unaudited).............................. $ 7,077,000 
                                                                 ----------- 
                                                                 ----------- 




                                      
              See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements 













                                     F-80
<PAGE>

                           WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
          FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 AND
         FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,             SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 
                                          ----------------------------------------    -------------------------- 
                                              1995           1994          1993          1996           1995     
                                          -----------    -----------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
                                                                                      (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED) 
<S>                                       <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>         
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM 
 OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income............................  $ 3,022,000    $ 3,032,000    $1,230,000    $ 1,207,000    $ 1,501,000 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income 
   to net cash provided by operating 
   activities:
    Depreciation and amortization.......      312,000        261,000       220,000        170,000        143,000 
    Loss on disposal of equipment.......       20,000          6,000         2,000             --             -- 
    Changes in:
      Trade accounts receivable.........       52,000       (464,000)     (618,000)      (246,000)      (179,000)
      Other receivables.................      (21,000)        30,000        (2,000)            --        (24,000)
      Prepaid expenses..................       67,000         (5,000)       (2,000)            --        (73,000)
      Inventories.......................     (296,000)       (66,000)      (16,000)       122,000       (204,000)
      Trade accounts payable............      371,000        156,000       243,000       (283,000)       296,000 
      Accrued liabilities...............       66,000         47,000       106,000        236,000        (10,000)
      Bank overdraft....................       34,000          5,000            --        (39,000)        93,000 
      Environmental cleanup costs.......       30,000             --            --             --             -- 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
        Net Cash Provided by
         Operating Activities...........    3,657,000      3,002,000     1,163,000      1,167,000      1,543,000 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM 
 INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property and equipment....     (644,000)      (648,000)     (424,000)      (101,000)       (95,000)
  Proceeds from sale of property 
   and equipment........................           --             --            --             --             -- 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
        Net Cash Provided (Used) by
         Investing Activities...........     (644,000)      (648,000)     (424,000)      (101,000)       (95,000)
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
CASH FLOWS (TO) FROM
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Unrecognized pension costs............      (47,000)        64,000       (64,000)            --             -- 
  Distributions to related parties......   (2,965,000)    (2,525,000)     (635,000)    (1,060,000)    (1,440,000)
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
</TABLE>


                                     F-81
<PAGE>
<TABLE>

                           WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
          FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993 AND
         FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED)




                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,             SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 
                                          ----------------------------------------    -------------------------- 
                                              1995           1994          1993          1996           1995     
                                          -----------    -----------    ----------    -----------    ----------- 
                                                                                      (UNAUDITED)    (UNAUDITED) 
<S>                                       <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>         
        Net Cash (Used) by Financing 
         Activities.....................   (3,012,000)    (2,461,000)     (699,000)    (1,060,000)    (1,440,000)
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH.........        1,000       (107,000)       40,000          6,000          8,000 
CASH, beginning of period...............        8,000        115,000        75,000          9,000          8,000 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
CASH, end of period.....................  $     9,000    $     8,000    $  115,000    $    15,000    $    16,000 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
CASH PAID FOR INTEREST..................  $        --    $        --    $    1,000    $        --   $         -- 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
                                          -----------    -----------     ---------    -----------    ----------- 
</TABLE>


                See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements 










                                     F-82
<PAGE>

                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                       NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     ACTIVITY

     Weissman Industries, Inc. was incorporated in January 1975 in the State of
Iowa.  Weissman Iron and Metal, a division of Weissman Industries, Inc.
(Weissman) operates in the metals recycling industry (purchasing, processing,
selling and brokering ferrous and non-ferrous metals) with its operations
located in Waterloo, Iowa.  Weissman operates one of three heavy duty automotive
shredders in Iowa.  Processed scrap is sold to steel mill customers located in
or around Waterloo, Iowa.

     AGREEMENT TO SELL WEISSMAN

     The stockholders of Weissman Industries, Inc. have signed an agreement with
Recycling Industries, Inc. (RII) to sell the business of Weissman to RII,
through the sale of all the outstanding stock of Weissman Industries, Inc. 
Prior to the sale of stock to RII, Weissman Industries, Inc. sold its other
operating divisions to unrelated entities.  Since the other operations were
previously sold to unrelated entities, are not being acquired by RII and do not
effect Weissman, they are not included in the financial statements of Weissman.

     Both RII and Weissman Industries, Inc. have agreed to jointly elect section
338(h)(10) treatment under the Internal Revenue Code so that the sale of
Weissman will be treated as an asset sale for federal and state income tax
purposes.

     The assets to be sold consist of a heavy duty automotive shredder, metal
shearing equipment, Coreco aluminum furnace, heavy equipment, tools and rolling
stock, real property, buildings, inventories and accounts receivable used in the
business of recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

     The sale price for Weissman is $12,400,000 and is allocated as follows:

     Trade accounts receivable.............................  $ 1,600,000 
     Inventories...........................................      900,000 
     Buildings and improvements............................    3,000,000 
     Automotive shredder...................................    3,000,000 
     Heavy equipment.......................................    1,900,000 
     Equipment and rolling stock...........................    1,200,000 
     Land..................................................      800,000 
                                                             ----------- 
       Total purchase price................................  $12,400,000 
                                                             ----------- 
                                                             ----------- 

     BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying financial statements include only the assets, liabilities,
equity and operations of the metals recycling division of Weissman Industries,
Inc. that is expected to be acquired by RII through a stock purchase agreement
upon the closing of a public offering of RII common stock.


                                     F-83
<PAGE>



                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements
for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 are presented on a
basis consistent with the audited annual financial statements and reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for fair
presentation of the results of such periods.  The results of operations for the
interim period ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 1996.

     CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

     Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables exist due
to large balances with a few customers.  At December 31, 1995 and 1994, and
June 30, 1996 (unaudited) accounts receivable balances for three major
customers were $1,216,000, $967,000 and $1,287,000, or 80%, 61% and 73%,
respectively, of the total accounts receivable balance.  Ongoing credit
evaluations of customers' financial condition are performed and, generally, no
collateral is required.  Weissman does not maintain reserves for potential
losses since such past losses, in the aggregate, have not been significant;
therefore, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is zero at
December 31, 1995 and 1994, and at June 30, 1996 (unaudited).  Customers are
located in the upper Midwest region of the United States (in or around Waterloo,
Iowa).

     INVENTORIES

     Inventories consist primarily of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. 
Inventory costs for finished goods include material, labor and plant overhead. 
Inventory is stated at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.

     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost.  Depreciation and
amortization expense is provided on a straight-line basis using estimated useful
lives of 5 to 20 years for equipment and 40 years for building and improvements.
Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant and equipment was
$312,000, $261,000, $220,000, $170,000 and $143,000 for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, and for the six months ended June 30, 1996
and 1995 (unaudited), respectively.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred and expenditures for major improvements are capitalized. 
When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the property accounts are
relieved of costs and accumulated depreciation and any resulting gain or loss is
credited or charged to operations.

     ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES

     Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are
capitalized if the costs improve the Weissman property as compared to the
condition of the property when originally constructed or acquired or if the
costs prevent environmental contamination from future operations.  Expenditures
that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not
contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed.  Liabilities
are recorded when environmental assessments are made or remedial efforts are
probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.  These amounts are generally
accrued upon the completion of feasibility studies or the settlement of claims,
but in no event later than Weissman's commitment to a plan of action.

                                     F-84
<PAGE>
                                      
                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)



     USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial 
statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual 
results could differ from those estimates.

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and 
accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of 
these items.

     INCOME TAXES

     Effective December 30, 1988, Weissman Industries, Inc. and its 
stockholders elected under the Internal Revenue Code to be an S-corporation 
for tax purposes. In lieu of corporate income taxes, the stockholders of an 
S-corporation are taxed on their proportionate share of taxable income.  
Accordingly, no provision or liability for federal income taxes has been 
included in these financial statements.

     Upon completion of the sale of Weissman Industries, Inc. to RII, the tax 
status of the Weissman Industries, Inc. will change from an S-corporation to 
a taxable entity.  Due to the tax effect of the sale there will be no 
significant differences between financial statement and tax basis of assets 
and liabilities and therefore the sale will not generate a deferred tax asset 
or liability.

     CASH

     For purposes of reporting cash flows, Weissman considers all funds with 
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

NOTE 2--INVENTORIES

     Inventories consist of the following at:

                                      DECEMBER 31,      
                                 ----------------------     JUNE 30,  
                                    1995       1994           1996     
                                 ----------  ----------    ----------  
                                                           (UNAUDITED) 

      Raw materials ............ $  544,000  $  526,000    $  541,000
      Finished goods ...........    783,000     505,000       664,000
                                 ----------  ----------    ---------- 
                                 $1,327,000  $1,031,000    $1,205,000 
                                 ----------  ----------    ---------- 
                                 ----------  ----------    ---------- 

     Included in inventory is $165,000, $108,000 and $182,000 of indirect 
costs at December 31, 1995 and 1994, and June 30, 1996 (unaudited), 
respectively.

                                   F-85

<PAGE>

                                      
                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


NOTE 3--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at:

                                               DECEMBER 31,      
                                        ------------------------    JUNE 30,  
                                            1995        1994          1996    
                                        -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                                                  (UNAUDITED) 
     Land.............................. $   153,000  $   153,000  $   153,000 
     Building and improvements.........   2,983,000    2,970,000    2,983,000 
     Heavy machinery and equipment.....   4,602,000    4,289,000    4,654,000 
     Roads and railroad tracks.........     184,000      178,000      184,000 
     Transportation equipment..........     863,000      757,000      863,000 
     Office equipment..................      58,000       58,000       58,000 
                                        -----------  -----------  ----------- 
       Total...........................   8,843,000    8,405,000    8,895,000 
       Less accumulated depreciation...  (3,391,000)  (3,265,000)  (3,512,000)
                                        -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                        $ 5,452,000  $ 5,140,000  $ 5,383,000 
                                        -----------  -----------  ----------- 
                                        -----------  -----------  ----------- 

NOTE 4--ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY

     Weissman is economically dependent on three major customers for sales as
follows:

                                                        SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              JUNE 30,         
                      ------------------------      -------------------------
                      1995     1994     1993           1996          1995    
                      ----     ----     ----        ----------    -----------
                                                    (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
Customer A.........    38%      32%      28%            17%           15% 
Customer B.........    19%      22%      12%            11%           17% 
Customer C.........    14%      16%      29%            44%           32% 


     Weissman also purchased inventory from two of these customers as follows:

                                                        SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,              JUNE 30,         
                      ------------------------      -------------------------
                      1995     1994     1993           1996          1995    
                      ----     ----     ----        ----------    -----------
                                                    (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
Customer A.........     5%       6%       9%             3%            7%     
Customer B.........    20%      19%      15%            34%           18%     








                                   F-86

<PAGE>

                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)

NOTE 5--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES

     In November 1993, Weissman Industries, Inc. received a notice from the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it may be a potentially responsible
party (PRP), along with hundreds of others, with regard to a recycling site in
Alabama which received a shipment of material from Weissman.  Under the law, a
PRP may be ordered to perform response actions, may be liable for costs incurred
and may be required to pay damages for injury.

     In October, 1995 the EPA notified Weissman Industries, Inc. that since
Weissman had a lower volumetric ranking, EPA intends to offer a de minimis
settlement to Weissman Industries, Inc. after completing negotiations with
larger ranking PRPs.  Weissman has recorded an accrual in the amount of $30,000
for a de minimis settlement allowance.

     The assessment of the required response and remedial costs associated with
the clean up is extremely complex.  Among the variables that management must
assess are imprecise engineering estimates, continually evolving governmental
standards, potential recoveries from insurance coverage and laws which impose
joint and several liability.

     SELF FUNDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE PLAN

     Weissman maintains and self funds a health care plan for all full time
employees after 90 days of employment.  A third-party administrator is employed
to control costs.  The maximum specific costs are covered by a reinsurance
provider.

     LOAN GUARANTEE

     Weissman's trade receivables and inventories are collateral for a line of
credit with a maximum of $1,000,000 maintained by Weissman Industries, Inc. 
There was $--0--, $775,000 and $--0-- outstanding under this line of credit as
of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and June 30, 1996 (unaudited), respectively.

     UNION CONTRACT

     Substantially all of the labor force that works in the recycling operations
in the yard are members of the International Union of United Automobile,
Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America and work under a
collective bargaining agreement which expires November 30, 1996.  Management has
not yet commenced negotiations, however, in the past have successfully
negotiated contract renewals.

     TURNINGS AND BORINGS CONTRACT

     On September 1, 1991, Weissman entered into a service agreement with a
significant customer to process the customer's turnings and borings for a term
of seven years for a range of $13 to $22 per ton based on the product plus
approximately $4,000 per month for reimbursement of equipment costs.


                                   F-87

<PAGE>

                                      
                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


NOTE 6--RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     In addition to transactions with related parties discussed throughout the
notes to the financial statements, the following related party transactions have
taken place.

     Weissman purchases raw material inventory, sells miscellaneous services and
pays certain expenses to a related division of Weissman Industries, Inc.  This
related division was sold to third parties in February 1995.  The related party
transactions were as follows:

<TABLE>
                                                                       SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                JUNE 30,        
                                  ------------------------------   -------------------------
                                    1995       1994       1993        1996          1995    
                                  --------   --------   --------   -----------   -----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
     <S>                          <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>        
     Purchase of inventory......  $ 31,000   $168,000   $ 99,000      $    --       $31,000
     Management fee charge......  $180,000   $180,000   $180,000      $90,000       $90,000 
     Sales of services, net.....  $ 19,000   $205,000   $168,000      $    --       $14,000 
</TABLE>

     The purchase of the raw material approximates the cost paid to other 
large bulk suppliers of Weissman.  Costs charged are based upon actual 
amounts paid by Weissman.

     The balances due from the other divisions are shown as distributions 
from Division Equity.

NOTE 7--RETIREMENT PLAN

     Weissman Industries, Inc. has a defined benefit plan (the Plan) covering 
substantially all of its employees.  The Plan provides for payment of 
retirement benefits commencing between the ages of 55 and 65.  After meeting 
certain qualifications, an employee acquires a vested right to future 
benefits.  The benefits payable under the Plan are generally determined on 
the basis of an employee's length of service and earnings.  Annual 
contributions to the Plan are sufficient to satisfy legal funding 
requirements.

     Benefits under the Plan were frozen on October 31, 1995 and effective 
December 30, 1995 the Plan was terminated.  Upon receipt of a favorable 
Internal Revenue Service determination letter and approval from Pension 
Guaranty Trust the assets will be distributed to the participants.  The 
termination was approved by the union.  The accrued loss due to curtailment 
at the termination date was $47,000.

     Upon adoption of Financial Accounting Standard Number 87 (FAS 87) 
Employers' Accounting for Pensions in 1989, the fair value of Plan assets 
exceeded projected benefit liability by $83,000.  This initial net asset is 
being amortized over 9.4 years.

     Plan assets consist of a Group Annuity Contract with Principal Financial 
Group.

     Weissman pension activity consists of approximately 43% of the total 
Plan. The following disclosures are for Weissman:

                                   F-88
<PAGE>

                                      
                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     In accordance with FAS 87, Weissman was required to record an additional
minimum pension liability at December 31, 1995 and 1993, and June 30, 1996
(unaudited).  This amount represents the excess of the accumulated benefit
obligations over the fair value of Plan assets and accrued pension liabilities. 
The liabilities have been offset by intangible assets to the extent possible. 
Because the asset recognized may not exceed the amount of unrecognized prior
service cost, the balance of the liability at the end of each period is reported
as a separate reduction to Division Equity.

     Amounts are summarized as follows:

                                              DECEMBER 31,       
                                      --------------------------    JUNE 30,  
                                       1995      1994     1993        1996    
                                      -------   ------   -------   -----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
     Intangible assets..............  $    --   $   --   $ 4,000     $    -- 
     Reduction to Division Equity...   47,000       --    64,000      47,000 
                                      -------   ------   -------     ------- 
     Additional minimum liability...  $47,000   $   --   $68,000     $47,000 
                                      -------   ------   -------     ------- 
                                      -------   ------   -------     ------- 

     The net periodic pension cost is as follows:

<TABLE>
                                                                       SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                JUNE 30,        
                                  ------------------------------   -------------------------
                                    1995       1994       1993        1996          1995    
                                  --------   --------   --------   -----------   -----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
     <S>                          <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>        
     Service costs--benefits 
      earned during the period..   $21,000   $ 25,000    $18,000       $    --     $ 10,000 
     Interest cost on projected 
      benefit obligation........    19,000     18,000     15,000            --       10,000 
     Actual return on assets....   (84,000)    15,000    (23,000)           --      (42,000)
     Net amortization and 
      deferral..................    60,000    (33,000)     3,000            --       30,000 
                                   -------   --------   --------       -------     -------- 
       Net periodic pension
        cost....................   $16,000   $ 25,000   $ 13,000       $    --     $  8,000 
                                   -------   --------   --------       -------     -------- 
                                   -------   --------   --------       -------     -------- 
</TABLE>

     Assumptions used in the accounting were:

<TABLE>
                                                                       SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                JUNE 30,        
                                  ------------------------------   -------------------------
                                    1995       1994       1993        1996          1995    
                                  --------   --------   --------   -----------   -----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
     <S>                          <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>        
     Discount rate..............   6.25%       7.25%      5.75%         --          6.25%   
     Rate of increase in 
      compensation levels.......   5.26%       5.36%      6.00%         --          5.26%   
     Expected long-term rate of 
      return on assets..........   7.75%       7.75%      7.75%         --          7.75%   
</TABLE>

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                          WEISSMAN IRON AND METAL 

                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)


     The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts
recognized in Weissman's balance sheet for its pension plan at:

                                                 DECEMBER 31,     
                                             --------------------   JUNE 30,  
                                               1995       1994        1996    
                                             ---------  ---------  -----------
                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
     Accrual present value of 
      benefit obligation:   
       Vested benefit obligation............ $ 358,000  $ 237,000  $ 358,000 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
         Accumulated benefit obligation..... $ 358,000  $ 244,000  $ 358,000 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
         Projected benefit obligation....... $(358,000) $(268,000) $(358,000)
         Plan assets at fair value..........   330,000    263,000    330,000 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
         Projected benefit obligation in 
          excess of plan assets.............   (28,000)    (5,000)   (28,000)
         Items not yet recognized 
          in earnings:
           Unrecognized net loss............    63,000     52,000     63,000 
           Unrecognized (net asset) at 
            January 1, 1989.................   (15,000)   (22,000)   (15,000)
           Unrecognized prior service cost..        --      3,000         -- 
           Contributions made prior to 
            year end........................        --      6,000         -- 
           Loss on curtailment..............   (47,000)        --    (47,000)
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
           Pension (liability) asset 
            recognized in the balance sheet. $ (27,000) $  34,000  $ (27,000)
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 

















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     NO DEALER, SALESMAN OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY 
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS 
PROSPECTUS.  ANY INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS NOT HEREIN CONTAINED, IF 
GIVEN OR MADE, MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE 
COMPANY. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN 
RESPECT TO THESE SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR 
SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT, 
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE 
IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY OR THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS 
CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS. HOWEVER, IN 
THE EVENT OF A MATERIAL CHANGE, THIS PROSPECTUS WILL BE AMENDED OR 
SUPPLEMENTED ACCORDINGLY.


<PAGE>

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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS                          Page
                                                                           ----

AVAILABLE INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    3

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    4

RISK FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    8

USE OF PROCEEDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10

PRICE RANGE OF THE COMMON STOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

DIVIDEND POLICY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14

BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   28

MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36

CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37

SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   48

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   50

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   53

LEGAL MATTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54

EXPERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54

CHANGE IN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54

DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT
     LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   55

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  F-1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  F-3

                              --------------------



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<PAGE>






                          RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.


                           9,771,574 SHARES OF COMMON
                        STOCK, $.001 PAR VALUE, INCLUDING
                       3,738,651 SHARES UNDERLYING COMMON
                       STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS AND OPTIONS





                               NOVEMBER ___, 1996












                                  ------------
                                   PROSPECTUS
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<PAGE>

              PART II -  INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

ITEM 13 - OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

The following is an itemization of all expenses (subject to future 
contingencies) incurred or to be incurred by the Registrant in connection 
with the issuance and distribution of the securities being offered.  All 
expenses are estimated except the registration fee.

     Registration and filing fee           $11,641 
     NASD filing fee                         4,342 
     Printing and engraving                      * 
     Accounting fees and expenses                * 
     Legal fees and expenses                     * 
     Blue sky fees and expenses                  * 
     Transfer and Warrant Agent                  * 
                                           ------- 
        Total                              $     * 
                                           ------- 
                                           ------- 


     *  To be completed by amendment.


ITEM 14 - INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED UNDER THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

     The Colorado Business Corporation Act (the "CBCA") authorizes the
indemnification of and advancement of expenses to directors, officers,
employees, fiduciaries and agents of a Colorado corporation against liabilities
which they may incur in such capacities.  Article V.B of the Company's Amended
and Restated Articles of Incorporation provides that the Company shall indemnify
and may advance expenses to its directors to the maximum extent permitted by the
CBCA and shall indemnify its officers, employees or agents who are not directors
to the maximum extent permitted by the CBCA or to a greater extent as may be
consistent with law and provided for by resolution of the Company's shareholders
or directors, or in a contract.  A summary of the circumstances in which such
indemnification is allowable under the CBCA is provided below, but that
description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the relevant section of
the CBCA.

     In general, the CBCA provides that any director may be indemnified against
liabilities (including the obligation to pay a judgment, settlement, penalty,
fine or reasonable expense) incurred in a proceeding and have expenses advanced
for such a proceeding (including any civil, criminal or investigative proceeding
whether threatened, pending or completed) to which the director was made a party
because he is or was a director, except that, if the proceeding is brought by or
in the right of the Company, indemnification is permitted only with respect to
reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding.  The CBCA
prohibits indemnification of a director in connection with a proceeding brought
by or in the right of the Company in which a director is adjudged liable to the
Company, or in connection with any proceeding charging improper personal benefit
to the director in which the director is adjudged liable for receipt of an
improper personal benefit.



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<PAGE>

     Indemnity may be provided only if the director's actions resulting in the
liability:  (i) were taken in good faith; (ii) were reasonably believed to have
been in the Company's best interest with respect to actions taken in the
director's official capacity; (iii) were reasonably believed not to be opposed
to the Company's best interest with respect to actions other than those taken in
the director's official capacity; and (iv) with respect to any criminal action,
the director had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
Indemnification may be awarded only after the applicable standard of conduct has
been met by the director to be indemnified as determined by (i) a majority vote
of directors not party to the proceeding comprising a quorum of the Board of
Directors or, if a quorum cannot be obtained, by committee thereof consisting of
two or more directors not party to the proceeding; (ii) by independent legal
counsel selected by the Board of Directors; or (iii) by the shareholders.

     The CBCA further provides that unless limited by the Company's articles of
incorporation, a director or officer who is wholly successful, on the merits or
otherwise, in defense of any proceeding to which he was a party, is entitled to
receive indemnification against reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees,
incurred in connection with the proceeding.  The Company's Amended and Restated
Articles of Incorporation do not limit the foregoing provisions.

     The Company may indemnify or advance expenses to an officer, employee,
fiduciary or agent who is not a director to a greater extent than permitted for
indemnification of directors, if consistent with law and if provided for by its
articles of incorporation, bylaws, resolution of its shareholders or directors
or in a contract.  The provision of indemnification to persons other than
directors is subject to such limitations as may be imposed on general public
policy grounds.

     Upon petition by a director or officer, a court may order the Company to
indemnify such director or officer against liabilities arising in connection
with any proceeding.  A court may order the Company to provide such
indemnification, whether or not he was entitled to indemnification by the 
Company.  To order indemnification, the court must determine that the director
or officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification in light of the
circumstances.  With respect to liability incurred by a director or officer, or
in any proceeding where liability results on the basis that a personal benefit
was received improperly, a court may only require that the director or officer
be indemnified as to reasonable expenses incurred.

     The CBCA specifies that any provisions for indemnification of or advances
for expenses to directors which may be contained in the Company's articles of
incorporation, bylaws, resolutions of its shareholders or directors, or in a
contract (except for insurance policies) shall be valid only to the extent such
provisions are consistent with the CBCA and any limitations upon indemnification
set forth in the articles of incorporation.

     The CBCA also grants the power to the Company to purchase and maintain
insurance policies which protect any director, officer, employee, fiduciary or
agent against any liability asserted against or incurred by them in such
capacity arising out of their status as such.  Such policies may provide for
indemnification whether or not the corporation would otherwise have the power to
provide for it.  No such policies have been obtained by the Company.

     Article V.A of the Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
provides for the elimination of personal liability for monetary damages for the
breach of fiduciary duty as a director except for liability (i) resulting from a
breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company or its shareholders;
(ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of the law; (iii) for approving payment of a
dividend, a stock repurchase, a distribution of assets to 




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shareholders during liquidation or the making or guaranteeing of a loan to a 
director, to the extent that any such actions are illegal under the CBCA; or 
(iv) for any transaction from which a director derives an improper personal 
benefit.  This Article further provides that the personal liability of the 
Company's directors shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent 
permitted by the CBCA.

INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC OFFERING

     The Company and the underwriter for its Public Offering agreed to 
indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under 
the Securities Act, and, if such indemnifications are unavailable or 
insufficient, the Company and the Underwriter agreed to damage contribution 
agreements between them based upon relative benefits received from the Public 
Offering and relative fault resulting in such damages.

INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING BY THE SELLING
SECURITYHOLDERS

     The placement agent for and investors in the private placements of the 
Company's securities occurring in February and May, 1995 and January and 
April, 1996, agreed to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, the 
Company, its directors, its officers and each person who controls the Company 
(within the meaning of the Securities Act) against any losses, claims, 
damages, liabilities and expenses resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue 
statement of material fact or any omission or alleged omission of a material 
fact required to be stated in a registration statement, prospectus, private 
placement memorandum or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or 
necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a prospectus, in the 
light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, in 
each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that any such loss, 
liability, claim, damage or expense arises out of or is based upon any such 
untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission 
made therein in reliance upon and in conformity with written information or 
affidavits relating to such investors or the placement agent furnished to the 
Company for use therein.

ITEM 15 - RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

     During the past three years, the Company has sold its securities in the 
following transactions pursuant to the exemption from the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities 
Act for transactions not involving a public offering and Rule 506 of 
Regulation D promulgated thereunder.  The Company believes that each 
purchaser in such transactions was an accredited investor within the meaning 
of Regulation D.  The share amounts and prices set forth below have been 
adjusted to reflect the Company's one-for-five reverse split of the Common 
Stock effective June 27, 1995:

     (a)   Between September 30, 1992 and September 30, 1994, the Company issued
567,291 shares of Common Stock to various creditors in exchange for the
cancellation of $1,040,249 of indebtedness owed to such creditors by the
Company.

     (b)   On January 1, 1994, the Company granted to Michael I. Price, an
executive officer of the Company, an option to acquire 150,000 shares of Common
Stock at exercise prices ranging from $6.25 to $30.00 per share.  As described
in paragraph 7, below, this option was repriced on January 25, 1995.

     (c)   In connection with the Company's acquisition of its Las Vegas, Nevada
facility on May 12, 1994, the Company issued 38,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock valued at $2,500,000 to Nevada Recycling
Corporation, in partial payment of the purchase price for such acquisition.  On



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December 27, 1994, 25,000 of those shares were cancelled pursuant to a
restructuring of the terms of the Nevada facility acquisition.  In connection
with such restructuring, the Company issued to Nevada Recycling (i) a $2,300,000
secured promissory note payable by the Company, (ii) 120,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock valued at $1,200,000 and (iii) warrants to purchase
20,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share.

     (d)   On May 13, 1994, the Company issued 591,333 shares of Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock to First Dominion Holdings, Inc. ("First Dominion"),
a corporation owned and controlled by Thomas J. Wiens, the Company's chief
executive officer, in satisfaction of outstanding indebtedness payable to First
Dominion in the amount of approximately $880,000 incurred prior to March 31,
1994.

     (e)   On July 15, 1994, the Company issued an option to acquire 360,000
shares of Common Stock to Caside Associates (the "Caside Option").  The exercise
price of the Caside Option was originally $2.50 per share.  On January 25, 1995,
to reflect the then-current offering price of the Company's Common Stock in a
private placement of its securities, the exercise price was reduced to $.90 per
share and the Company issued to Caside Associates warrants to purchase 180,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock at $7.50 per share.  The Caside Option has
been fully exercised.

     (f)   From September through December 1994, in connection with 
approximately $459,000 of bridge loan financing provided to the Company by 
unaffiliated lenders, the Company issued to the lenders warrants to acquire 
39,880 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.90 per share.  In 
April 1995, $450,000 of bridge loans plus accrued interest were converted 
into 510,000 shares of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 255,000 shares 
of Common Stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share.

     (g)   On January 25, 1995, the Company repriced the option granted to
Michael I. Price on January 1, 1994 (see paragraph 2, above) and granted an
option to Jerome B. Misukanis, executive officers of the Company, to purchase up
to 150,000 and 12,000 shares of Common Stock, respectively, exercisable for
nominal consideration.  On August 3, 1995, these options were amended to revise
the exercise price to $.90 per share.  At the time of the repricing of these
options, the Company was selling shares of Common Stock in a private placement
at approximately $.90 per share, which the Company believes represented the fair
market value of the Common Stock on that date.  The options expire on
December 31, 1998.

     (h)   On January 25, 1995, the Company granted NCO Investors III, L.P.
warrants to purchase a total of 100,000 shares of Common Stock in consideration
for lending the Company $125,000 and in consideration for financial consulting
services rendered.  These warrants were cancelled on June 30, 1995 in connection
with the Company's acquisition of a 20% interest in The Loef Company.  NCO
Investors III, L.P. and its affiliates own the remaining 80% interest in The
Loef Company.

     (i)   On January 25, 1995, the Company granted Nagelvoort & Co. warrants to
purchase a total of 300,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for services
rendered to the Company in connection with the financing of a proposed
acquisition.  These warrants were cancelled on June 20, 1995 in connection with
the termination of the relationship between the Company and Nagelvoort & Co.

     (j)   On January 25, 1995, the Company repurchased 291,333 shares of the
Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, acquired the rights to certain
technology and received forgiveness of certain accrued obligations in exchange
for consideration of $750,000.  In connection with this transaction, the Company
granted to Thomas J. Wiens the right to acquire Common Stock valued at
$1,187,000 at a purchase 



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<PAGE>

price equal to the lesser of 50% of the market value of the Common Stock or 
$.90 per share.  Upon exercise of this right on August 8, 1995, Mr. Wiens 
purchased 1,319,445 shares of Common Stock at $.90 per share.

     (k)   From February 1, 1995 through April 17, 1995, the Company conducted a
private placement through First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. as Placement
Agent, of units consisting of 1,200 shares of Common Stock and Series C warrants
to purchase 600 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share,
at an offering price of $1,080 per unit.  Pursuant to this private placement,
the Company sold 2,473,711 shares of Common Stock and 1,295,876 warrants,
including units issued in connection with the cancellation of bridge debt
described in paragraph 5 above, to 34 accredited investors.  In connection with
the private placement, the Company issued to First Equity Capital Securities,
Inc. 139,828 Placement Agent's Warrants, each to acquire two shares of Common
Stock and one Series H Warrant at an exercise price of $1.80.  Each Series H
Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one share of Common Stock at an exercise
price of $7.50 per share.

     (l)   From May 24, 1995 through July 31, 1995, the Company conducted a
private placement through First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. as Placement
Agent, of units consisting of 1,200 shares of Common Stock and Series E warrants
to purchase 600 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share,
at an offering price of $1,080 per unit.  Pursuant to this private placement,
the Company sold 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock and 900,000 warrants to 42
accredited investors.  In connection with the private placement, the Company
issued to First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. and certain selected dealers,
73,560 Placement Agent's Warrants, each to acquire two shares of Common Stock
and one Series H Warrant at an exercise price of $1.80.  Each Series H Warrant
entitles the holder to acquire one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$7.50 per share.

     (m)   In connection with the Company's acquisition of its southern Texas
facilities, on December 1, 1995, the Company issued 227,693 shares of Common
Stock valued at $925,000 to Anglo Metal, Inc., in partial payment of the
purchase price for that acquisition.  In addition, in connection with the
equipment financing for the acquisition, the Company issued to Ally Capital
Corporation a warrant to acquire up to 53,600 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $5.00 per share.

     (n)   During December 1995 and January 1996, the Company borrowed 
$1,500,000 of bridge financing and issued to the bridge lenders Series I 
warrants to acquire 359,250 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of 
$1.50 per share, exercisable through the end of a three-year period 
commencing on the effective date of a registration statement covering the 
shares issuable upon their exercise.

     (o)   In December 1995, the holders of the Company's then outstanding 
Series C and Series E warrants agreed to amend the terms of these warrants 
and related registration rights, and to sell a specified percentage of the 
shares of Common Stock acquired by them in the February 1995 and May 1995 
private placements, discussed above, to the Company for $3.40 per share.  To 
evidence the amended terms of the Series C and Series E warrants, the Company 
issued to each of the holders of such warrants Series G warrants to replace 
all outstanding Series C and Series E warrants.

     (p)   From January 17, 1996 through January 31, 1996, the Company conducted
a private placement through First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. as Placement
Agent, of units consisting of 2,000 shares of Common Stock and Series J warrants
to purchase 1,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per
share, at an offering price of $5,500 per unit.  Pursuant to this private
placement, the Company sold 1,364,156 shares of Common Stock and 682,079
warrants, including units issued upon the conversion of certain bridge
financing, to 60 accredited investors.  In connection with the private
placement, the 



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Company issued to First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. and certain selected 
dealers, 65,445 Placement Agent's Warrants, each to acquire two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant at an exercise price of $2.75. Each 
Series H Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one share of Common Stock at 
an exercise price of $7.50 per share.

     (q)  From February 15, 1996 through April 8, 1996, the Company conducted 
a private placement through First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. as 
Placement Agent, of units consisting of 2,000 shares of Common Stock and 
Series J warrants to purchase 1,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise 
price of $7.50 per share, at an offering price or $5,500 per unit.  Pursuant 
to this private placement, the Company sold 90,000 shares and 45,000 warrants 
to nine accredited investors.  In connection with the private placement, the 
Company issued to First Equity Capital Securities, Inc. and certain selected 
dealers, 4,500 Placement Agent's Warrants, each to acquire two shares of 
Common Stock and one Series H Warrant at an exercise price of $2.75.  Each 
Series H Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one share of Common Stock at 
an exercise price of $7.50 per share.

     With respect to the sales of unregistered securities described in 
paragraphs 2 through 17 above, based on representations made to the Company 
and further investigation by the Company, the Company believes that (i) each 
purchaser was an accredited investor as that term is defined under Rule 
501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
as amended ("Regulation D"), or (ii) alone, or with their purchaser 
representative (as that term is defined in Rule 501(h) of Regulation D), had 
sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he 
was capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the 
Company.

ITEM 16(A) - EXHIBITS

     The following is a complete list of exhibits filed as part of this 
Registration Statement, which Exhibits are incorporated herein.

Exhibit
Number    Description
- -------   -----------

3.1       Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.


3.2       Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2
          to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3,
          1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.1       Form of Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
          4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3,
          1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.3       Form of Series G Warrant Agreement, incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed
          May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.


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4.4       Form of Series G Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.5       Form of Series I Warrant Agreement, incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed
          May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.6       Form of Series J Warrant Agreement, incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed
          May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.7       Form of Series J Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.8       Form of 1996 Placement Agents Warrant Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

4.12      Form of 1996 Placement Agents Registration Rights Agreement, 
          incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to the Company's 
          Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, 
          Commission File No. 333-4574.

5.1       Opinion of Friedlob Sanderson Raskin Paulson & Tourtillott, LLC.**

10.1      Agreements Related to the Acquisition of Nevada Recycling, Inc.:

10.1.1         Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement dated April 30, 1995
               between Nevada Recycling Corporation and Nevada Recycling, Inc.,
               incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(1) to the Company's
               Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 12, 1994, reporting an event
               of May 10, 1994, Commission file No. 0-20179;

10.1.2         Real Estate Installment Sale Agreement dated May 10, 1994 by and
               between Recycling Industries, Inc. and Nevada Recycling
               Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(2) to the
               Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 12, 1994,
               reporting an event of May 10, 1994, Commission file No. 0-20179;

10.1.3         Stock Exchange Agreement dated May 10, 1994 between Recycling
               Industries, Inc. and Nevada Recycling Corporation, incorporated
               by reference to Exhibit (d)(3) to the Company's Current Report on
               Form 8-K filed May 12, 1994, reporting an event of May 10, 1994,
               Commission file No. 0-20179; and

10.1.4         Sale and Security Agreement dated May 10, 1994 by and among
               Recycling Industries, Inc. and Nevada Recycling Corporation,
               incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(4) to the Company's
               Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 12, 1994, reporting an event
               of May 10, 1994, Commission file No. 0-20179.


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10.2      Agreements related to the Restructuring of the Acquisition of Nevada
          Recycling, Inc.:

10.2.1         Termination, Restructuring and Purchase Agreement, effective
               December 30, 1994, between Recycling Industries, Inc., NR
               Holdings, Inc., Nevada Recycling, Inc. and Nevada Recycling
               Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(2) to the
               Company's Current Report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995 on Form 8-K/A, as
               further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and as further
               amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File No.
               0-20179;

10.2.2         Purchase Agreement, dated December 30, 1994, between NR Holdings,
               Inc. and Nevada Recycling Corporation, incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit (c)(3) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
               reporting an event of December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A, as further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and
               as further amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File
               No. 0-20179;

10.2.3         Real Estate Installment Sale Agreement, dated December 30, 1994,
               between NR Holdings, Inc. and Nevada Recycling Corporation,
               Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(4) to the Company's
               Current Report on Form 8-K reporting an event of December 30,
               1994, as amended April 3, 1995 on Form 8-K/A, as further amended
               May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and as further amended June 5, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File No. 0-20179;

10.2.4         Security and Option Agreement, effective December 30, 1994,
               between Recycling Industries, Inc., NR Holdings, Inc., Nevada
               Recycling, Inc. and Nevada Recycling Corporation, incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit (c)(5) to the Company's Current Report on
               Form 8-K reporting an event of December 30, 1994, as amended
               April 3, 1995 on Form 8-K/A, as further amended May 1, 1995 on
               Form 8-K/A-2 and as further amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3,
               Commission File No. 0-20179;

10.2.5         $2,000,000 Promissory Note; December 30, 1994, from NR Holdings,
               Inc. to Nevada Recycling Corporation, incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit (c)(6) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
               reporting an event of December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A, as further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and
               as further amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File
               No. 0-20179;

10.2.6         $300,000 Promissory Note; December 30, 1994, from NR Holdings,
               Inc. to Nevada Recycling Corporation, incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit (c)(7) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
               reporting an event of December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A, as further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and
               as further amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File
               No. 0-20179;

10.2.7         ERS Corporate Guaranty, dated December 30, 1994, by Recycling
               Industries, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(8) to
               the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 30, 1994, as amended April 3,  1995 on Form 8-K/A, as
               further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and as further
               amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File No.
               0-20179;


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10.2.8         NRI Corporate Guaranty, dated December 30, 1994, by Nevada
               Recycling, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(9) to
               the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995 on Form 8-K/A, as
               further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and as further
               amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File No.
               0-20179; and

10.2.9         Subscription to Shares of NR Holdings, Inc., dated December 30,
               1994, for 100 Shares of Common Stock, incorporated by reference
               to Exhibit (c)(10) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
               reporting an event of December 30, 1994, as amended April 3, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A, as further amended May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and
               as further amended June 5, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File
               No. 0-20179.

10.3      Agreements Related to the Acquisition of Metal Recovery, Inc.:

10.3.1         Memorandum of Understanding dated January 18, 1995 between
               Recycling Industries, Inc., the ACI Principals, Sierra Holdings
               Limited Partnership, Military Scrap, L.P. and Thomas J. Wiens,
               incorporated by reference to Exhibit (c)(1) to the Company's
               Current Report on Form 8-K reporting an event of December 30,
               1994, as amended April 3, 1995 on Form 8-K/A, as further amended
               May 1, 1995 on Form 8-K/A-2 and as further amended June 5, 1995
               on Form 8-K/A-3, Commission File No. 0-20179;

10.3.2         ACI Option Agreement dated February 28, 1995 by and between
               Recycling Industries, Inc., Ralph Paglieri, Peter Lukesch and
               Scott Fischer, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.2 to the
               Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996,
               as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.3.3         Option Agreement by and between Thomas J. Wiens, Ralph Paglieri,
               Peter Lukesch and Scott Fischer, incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 
               S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.3.4         Pledge and Hypothecation Agreement by and among Recycling
               Industries, Inc., Nevada Recycling Corporation, Ralph Paglieri,
               Peter Lukesch and Scott Fischer, incorporated by reference to
               Exhibit 10.3.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 
               S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.4      Warrant Solicitation Agreement between First Equity Capital
          Securities, Inc. and Recycling Industries, Inc., incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.5      Placement Agency Agreement dated February 1, 1995 between First Equity
          Capital Securities, Inc. and Recycling Industries, Inc., incorporated
          by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Registration Statement
          on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 
          333-4574.

10.6      Placement Agency Agreement dated June 6, 1995 between First Equity
          Capital Securities, Inc. and Recycling Industries, Inc., incorporated
          by reference to Exhibit 10.6 


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          to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 
          1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.7      Placement Agency Agreement dated January 17, 1996 between First Equity
          Capital Securities, Inc. and Recycling Industries, Inc., incorporated
          by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Registration Statement
          on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 
          333-4574.

10.8      Amended and Restated Stock Acquisition Agreement dated July 10, 1995
          by and among Recycling Industries, Inc., Thomas J. Wiens and First
          Dominion Holdings, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to
          the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996,
          as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.9      Agreements related to the Acquisition of Anglo Iron & Metal

10.10.1        Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 1, 1995 by and among
               Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc., Recycling Industries, Inc.,
               Anglo Metal, Inc. d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal and Robert C. Rome,
               incorporated by reference to the Company's current report on Form
               8-K reporting an event of December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15,
               1996 on Form 8-K/A, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.2        First Addendum dated December 11, 1995 to the Asset Purchase
               Agreement dated December 1, 1995 by and among Recycling
               Industries of Texas, Inc., Recycling Industries, Inc., Anglo
               Metal, Inc. d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal and Robert C. Rome,
               incorporated by reference to the Company's current report on Form
               8-K reporting an event of December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15,
               1996 on Form 8-K/A, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.3        Inventory Purchase Agreement dated December 11, 1995 by and
               between Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc. and Anglo Metal, Inc.
               d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal, incorporated by reference to the
               Company's current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15, 1996 on Form 8-K/A,
               Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.4        Consulting and Non-Compete Agreement dated December 11, 1995 by
               and between Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc. and Robert C.
               Rome, incorporated by reference to the Company's current report
               on Form 8-K reporting an event of December 11, 1995, as Amended
               April 15, 1996 on Form 8-K/A, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.5        Real Estate Purchase Contract dated December 11, 1995 by and
               between Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc. and Anglo Metal, Inc.
               d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal, incorporated by reference to the
               Company's current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15, 1996 on Form 8-K/A,
               Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.6        Form of Proposed Remediation Escrow Agreement by and between
               Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc., Recycling Industries, Inc.,
               Anglo Metal, Inc. d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal, incorporated by
               reference to the Company's current report on Form 8-K reporting
               an 


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               event of December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15, 1996 on Form
               8-K/A, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.7        Escrow Agreement dated December 11, 1995 by and between Recycling
               Industries of Texas, Inc., Recycling Industries, Inc., Anglo
               Metal, Inc. d/b/a Anglo Iron & Metal, Robert C. Rome and Stewart
               Title of Hidalgo County, Inc., incorporated by reference to the
               Company's current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of
               December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15, 1996 on Form 8-K/A,
               Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.8        Master Lease Agreement dated December 12, 1995 by and among Ally
               Capital Corporation as lessor and Recycling Industries of Texas,
               Inc. and Recycling Industries, Inc. as co-lessees, incorporated
               by reference to the Company's current report on Form 8-K
               reporting an event of December 11, 1995, as Amended April 15,
               1996 on Form 8-K/A, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.10.9        Equipment Schedule to the Master Lease Agreement dated
               December 12, 1995 by and among Ally Capital Corporation as lessor
               and Recycling Industries of Texas, Inc. and Recycling Industries,
               Inc. as co-lessees, incorporated by reference to the Company's
               current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of December 11,
               1995, as Amended April 15, 1996 on Form 8-K/A, Commission File
               No. 0-20179.

10.11     Agreements Related to the Acquisition of Mid-America Shredding, Inc.:

10.11.1        Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 16, 1996 by and among
               Recycling Industries of Missouri, Inc., Recycling Industries,
               Inc., Mid-America Shredding, Inc. and Linda Lawton incorporated
               by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current report on
               Form 8-K reporting an event of April 15, 1996, Commission File
               No. 0-20179.

10.11.2        Assumption Without Release and Modification Agreement, dated
               April 15, 1996, by and among Mid-America Shredding, Inc.,
               Recycling Industries of Missouri, Inc., Recycling Industries,
               Inc., Linda F. Lawton, Personal Representative of the Estate of
               Robert L. Lawton, Deceased and Linda Lawton incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's current report on Form
               8-K reporting an event of April 15, 1996, Commission File No.
               0-20179.

10.11.3        Security Agreement, dated April 15, 1996, between Recycling
               Industries of Missouri, Inc. and Southwest Bank of St. Louis
               incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
               current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of April 15, 1996,
               Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.11.4        Continuing Unlimited Guaranty Agreement dated April 15, 1996,
               between Recycling Industries, Inc. and Southwest Bank of St.
               Louis incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's
               current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of April 15, 1996,
               Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.11.5        Loan Agreement dated April 8, 1992, between Mid-America
               Shredding, Inc. and Southwest Bank of St. Louis incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the 


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               Company's current report on Form 8-K reporting an event of 
               April 15, 1996, Commission File No. 0-20179.

10.11.6        Promissory Note dated February 8, 1996, between Mid-America
               Shredding, Inc. and Southwest Bank, Inc. incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's current report Form
               8-K reporting an event of April 15, 1996, Commission File No.
               0-20179.

10.12     Agreements Related to the Acquisition of Weissman Industries, Inc.:

10.12.1        Stock Purchase Agreement Dated July 1, 1996 by and among
               Wesley J. Weissman, Walt Weissman, Wayne Weissman, Nancy Sarles,
               Recycling Industries of Iowa, Inc., and Recycling Industries,
               Inc, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12.1 to the
               Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996,
               as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.12.2        Letter of Intent with Coast Business Credit, incorporated by
               reference to Exhibit 10.12.2 to the Company's Registration
               Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission
               File No. 333-4574.

10.12.3        Letter Agreement dated July 17, 1996, amending Exhibit 10.12.1,
               incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12.3 to the Company's
               Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as
               amended, Commission File No. 333-4574. 

10.13     Form of Share Repurchase Offer and Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.14     Form of Series I Warrant Exchange Offer and Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.15     Amended Form of Share Repurchase Offer and Agreement, incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Registration Statement on
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.16     Form of Series J Extension Offer and Modification Agreement,
          incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's
          Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended,
          Commission File No. 333-4574.

10.17     Loan and Security Agreement dated June 14, 1996 by and among Recycling
          Industries, Inc., Nevada Recycling, Inc., Recycling Industries of
          Texas, Inc., Recycling Industries of Missouri, Inc. and Coast Business
          Credit, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
          Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended,
          Commission File No. 333-4574.

11        Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings.*


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18.1      Letter from AJ. Robbins, P.C. dated April 11, 1996, addressed to the
          Securities and Exchange Commission, incorporated by reference to the
          Company's Current Report on Form 8-K/A reporting an event of March 25,
          1996, Commission File No. 0-20179.

21.1      List of the subsidiaries of Recycling Industries, Inc. incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on 
          Form S-1, filed May 3, 1996, as amended, Commission File No. 333-4574.

23.1      Consent of Friedlob Sanderson Raskin Paulson & Tourtillott, LLC - see
          Exhibit 5.1

23.2      Consent of AJ. Robbins, P.C.*

23.3      Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP*

24.       Power of Attorney - See Signature Page of Registration Statement

27        Financial Data Schedule.*

- --------------

*    Filed herewith

**   Filed by amendment

ITEM 16(B) -  FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

     Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended September 30, 1995
and 1994 and for the nine months ended June 30, 1996.

ITEM 17 - UNDERTAKINGS

The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:

     1.   To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement: (a) to include any
prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; (b)  to reflect
in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the
registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof)
which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement; (c) to include any material
information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in
the registration statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement.

     2.  That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the 
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to 
be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, 
and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the 
initial bona fide offering thereof.



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<PAGE>

     3.  To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment 
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination 
of the offering.

     4.  Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the 
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and 
controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions discussed 
under Item 14 - Indemnification of Directors and Officers, or otherwise, the 
Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as 
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.  In the event that a 
claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by 
the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or 
controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, 
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling 
person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant 
will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by 
controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the 
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as 
expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such 
issue.










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<PAGE>

                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Englewood, State of
Colorado, on November 12, 1996.

                                       RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                       By /s/ Thomas J. Wiens
                                          ------------------------------------
                                          Thomas J. Wiens, Chairman and Chief
                                          Executive Officer


     KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned officers and/or
directors of Recycling Industries, Inc., by virtue of their signatures appearing
below, hereby constitute and appoint Thomas J. Wiens, with full power of
substitution, as attorney-in-fact in their names, places and steads to execute
any and all amendments to this Registration Statement on Form S-1 in the
capacities set forth opposite their names below and hereby ratify all that said
attorney-in-fact may do by virtue thereof.

     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.


SIGNATURES                            TITLE                    DATE
- ----------                            -----                    ----
/s/ Thomas J. Wiens
- --------------------------     Principal Executive       November 12, 1996
Thomas J. Wiens                Officer and Director

/s/ Michael I. Price
- --------------------------     Director                  November 12, 1996
Michael I. Price

/s/ Brian L. Klemsz
- --------------------------     Director, Principal        November 12, 1996
Brian L. Klemsz                Financial and
                               Accounting Officer

/s/ Jerome B. Misukanis
- --------------------------     Director                  November 12, 1996
Jerome B. Misukanis

/s/ Graydon H. Neher
- --------------------------     Director                  November 12, 1996
Graydon H. Neher

/s/ Barry Plost
- --------------------------     Director                  November 12, 1996
Barry Plost



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(b) STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS


                                 EXHIBIT 11
                  Computation of Earnings per Common Share

<TABLE>
                                                                       Nine Months Ended        Proforma        Proforma    
                                     Years Ended September 30,               June 30,          Year Ended   Nine Months Ended
                              -------------------------------------  ----------------------- -------------- -----------------
                                  1995         1994         1993        1996        1995     Sept. 30, 1995  June 30, 1996
                              -----------   ----------  -----------  ----------   ---------- -------------- -----------------
<S>                           <C>           <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>            <C>             
Primary Earnings
 Net income (loss)             $1,815,000   $ (924,000) $(2,483,000) $(1,028,000) $1,400,000   $4,783,000      $  354,000
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------  ----------   ----------      ----------
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------  ----------   ----------      ----------
Shares                                                                                                        
 Weighted average number of                                                                                   
  common shares outstanding     5,142,498    2,504,762    2,376,823    9,309,447    4,234,980    5,142,498       9,309,447
                                                                                                              
Assumed exercise of options                                                                                   
 and warrants (as determined                                                                                  
  by the application of the                                                                                   
   treasury stock method)         957,196           --           --           --      655,514      957,196         929,297
                                                                                                              
Common shares issued for                                                                                      
 acquisition of Anglo Iron                                                                                    
  & Metal                              --           --           --           --           --      227,693          59,814
                                                                                                              
Common shares issued for                                                                                      
 acquisition of Weissman                                                                                      
  Iron & Metal                         --           --           --           --           --      363,637         363,637
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------   ----------      ----------
Weighted average number                                                                                       
 of shares outstanding                                                                                        
  as adjusted                   6,099,694    2,504,762    2,376,823    9,309,447    4,890,494    6,691,024      10,662,195
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------   ----------      ----------
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------   ----------      ----------

Primary earnings per common
 share:
  Net income (loss)            $     0.30   $    (0.37) $     (1.04) $     (0.11)  $     0.29    $     0.71      $     0.03
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------    ----------      ----------
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------    ----------      ----------

Fully Diluted Earnings
 Net income (loss)             $1,815,000   $ (924,000) $(2,483,000) $(1,028,000)  $1,400,000
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------

Shares
 Weighted average number of
  common shares outstanding     6,099,694    2,504,762    2,376,823    9,309,447    4,890,494

Assuming conversion of 
 convertible  preferred stock     252,121      118,307           --      252,121      252,121
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------

Weighted average number of 
 common shares outstanding 
  as adjusted                   6,351,815    2,623,869    2,376,823    9,561,568    5,142,615
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------

Fully diluted earnings per 
 common share:
  Net income (loss)            $     0.29   $    (0.35) $     (1.04) $     (0.11)  $     0.27
                               ----------   ----------  -----------  -----------   ----------

</TABLE>



<PAGE>

                                    [LETTERHEAD]


                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of 
our reports dated:


           REPORT DATE:             FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF:
           ------------             ------------------------

           March 22, 1996           Anglo Metal, Inc.
                                     dba Anglo Iron & Metal

           April 5, 1996            Mid-America Shredding, Inc.

           April 21, 1996           Weissman Iron and Metal,
                                     a Division of Weissman Industries, Inc.

           November 3, 1995         Recycling Industries, Inc.

and to the reference made to our firm under the caption "Experts" included in 
or made part of this S-1 Registration Statement.


                                           /s/ AJ. ROBBINS, P.C.
                                           ----------------------------------
                                           AJ. ROBBINS, P.C.
                                           CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                                           AND CONSULTANTS


Denver, Colorado
November 12, 1996





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                                                             EXHIBIT 23.3

                          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT
                       CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



Recycling Industries, Inc.
Englewood, Colorado


     We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting a part of 
this Registration Statement of our report dated May 17, 1996, relating to the 
consolidated financial statements of Recycling Industries, Inc. which is 
contained in that Prospectus.

     We also consent to the reference to us under the caption "Experts" in 
the Prospectus.


                                         BDO Seidman, LLP


Denver, Colorado
November 12, 1996


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          SEP-30-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             OCT-01-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                         396,000
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                2,084,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                    10,000
<INVENTORY>                                  2,082,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             5,913,000
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