The materials flow of nickel was analyzed into up-stream and down-stream based on the literature survey. Dischargeand recycling stages in the down-stream were analyzed through the field survey. The waste nickel resources circulationflow were analyzed into 4 stages such as discharge·import, collection·disuse, resource recovery and product production·export, which are divided into nickel scrap and stainless steel scrap. The nickel scrap of 1,500ton was collected andrecycled and exported, which are from battery, catalyst and etc. The stainless steel scrap of 55,200ton are recycled fromdomestic and imported sources, which are 28,800ton and 26,400ton, respectively. The resource circulation rate of 45.3%is obtained from the above flow and the various plans are suggested each stage to increase resource circulation rate. Atdischarge·import stage, it is suggested this kind of waste may be classified as resources if the classification of waste isdone in detail and suitably. Also, it is suggested to apply quota tariff to this kind of waste. At collection·disuse stage, theplan of stabilizing supply and demand is suggested through the improvement of bidding system. At resource recovery stage,the fostering plan for specialized crushing companies and the win-win plan between conglomerate and medium-smallcompanies are suggested. At product production·export stage, it is suggested the integrated approval for licensing to registeras waste-treating facilities instead of exempting registration under the present condition to activate recycling industries.