CRANFORD, NJ , May 1, 2014 - Metalico, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MEA), a scrap metal recycler and lead products fabricator, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and to provide an update on business developments.  The Company is scheduled to release its results earlier that day.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 446-1671 (toll free) or (847) 413-3362 (toll), Conference Confirmation Number 37131959.  Callers should identify the Metalico First Quarter Results Call.

A transcript of the call will be posted on the Company's website, www.metalico.com, when available.  An audio replay of the call will be accessible at (888) 843-7419 (toll free) or (630) 652-3042 (toll) for the first week after the call's conclusion.  Callers will be required to enter the Conference Confirmation Number to access the recording.

Metalico, Inc. is a holding company with operations in two principal business segments: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling, including PGM and Minor Metals Recycling, and Fabrication of Lead-Based Products.  The Company operates recycling facilities in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Texas, and Mississippi and lead fabricating plants in Alabama, Illinois, and California.  Metalico's common stock is traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol MEA.

This announcement and the May 15 conference call may contain, in addition to historical information, certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Such statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain assumptions.  Actual results could differ materially from the assumptions currently anticipated.

Contact:

Metalico, Inc.
Carlos E. Agüero
Michael J. Drury
info@metalico.com

186 North Avenue East
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 497-9610
FAX:  (908) 497-1097
www.metalico.com

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