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The biggest difference between ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal is that while ferrous scrap metal may contain iron, non-ferrous metal does not. One of the most widely-recycled scrap metals, steel, is an example of a ferrous scrap metal. Other examples of ferrous scrap metal include light & cast iron. Ferrous metals are usually much more bulky than non-ferrous metals.
Quick Answer. Examples of ferrous metals include carbon steel, mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron and wrought iron. Any metal that has iron as the main metal in its composition is considered to be ferrous.