UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   October 29, 2012

Metalico, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-32453 52-2169780
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
186 North Ave. East, Cranford, New Jersey   07016
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (908) 497-9610

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

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Kenneth P. Mueller, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ferrous and Nonferrous Scrap Metal Recycling, has resigned from his position with the Company effective November 16, 2012. Since joining the Company in 2011, Mr. Mueller has commuted to its facilities in Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio from his residence in Arizona. He has indicated a desire to reduce his travel and remain closer to his home.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Metalico, Inc.
          
October 29, 2012   By:   /s/ Carlos E. Aguero
       
        Name: Carlos E. Aguero
        Title: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer