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Materials We Handle

Waste and metals, ferrous and non-ferrous

Materials

The Metals We Buy and the Waste We Collect

We are active buyers of the metals listed below and collectors of the waste types shown. Metal prices vary according to grade, condition and current commodity market rates, which change daily in line with the London Metal Exchange.

Non-Ferrous Metals

Priced daily against the London Metal Exchange, by grade and cleanliness.

Copper

All grades from bright wire to mixed copper. Price reflects grade and cleanliness, set daily against LME copper.

Bright wire (No.1 copper)
Heavy copper (No.2)
Mixed copper
Copper turnings & swarf
Copper sheet & plate
Copper roofing

Aluminium

Cast, extruded and sheet — priced by alloy type and cleanliness.

Cast aluminium
Extruded section
Sheet & plate
Turnings & swarf
Mixed aluminium
Radiators

Brass

An alloy of copper and zinc. Pricing reflects copper content and cleanliness.

Clean brass
Mixed brass & fittings
Rod brass
Gunmetal castings
Brass turnings

Lead

From construction, roofing and plumbing sources.

Sheet lead
Lead pipe
Mixed lead
Soft & hard lead

Stainless Steel

Grade identification is critical — pricing varies significantly between alloys.

304 grade
316 grade
Mixed stainless
Turnings & swarf

Zinc

Die-cast and sheet zinc from automotive, construction and galvanising operations.

Die-cast zinc
Zinc sheet
Zinc dross
Mixed zinc

Nickel Alloys

High-value alloys from aerospace, engineering and power generation — priced individually on confirmed composition.

Inconel (various)
Monel
Hastelloy
Mixed superalloys

Bronze

From engineering, marine and heritage construction sources. Tin and copper content dictate price.

Phosphor bronze
Manganese bronze
Gunmetal castings
Mixed bronze

Cable & Wire

Priced by estimated metal recovery or conductor weight.

Insulated Copper Cable

All gauges of PVC and XLPE insulated copper cable. Pricing by estimated copper recovery.

Single & multicore PVC
Armoured cable (SWA)
XLPE
Flexible & extension leads
Telephone & data
Mixed insulated cable

Aluminium Cable

Overhead line conductors and armoured aluminium cable — priced by conductor weight.

ACSR overhead line
Armoured aluminium
General aluminium wiring

Bright Copper Wire

Stripped, clean, uncoated bright copper. The highest grade and the best price per kilogram.

Bare bright copper
Free of solder & tinning

Ferrous & Mixed Metals

Typically handled in bulk loads and priced per tonne.

Heavy Ferrous

Structural steel, heavy plate, girders and thick-walled pipe — typically in bulk loads.

Structural steel
Heavy plate
Beams & girders
Thick-walled pipe

Light Iron & Steel

Thin-gauge steel pressings and light fabrications from manufacturing.

Light pressings
Mild steel
Mixed light iron

Mixed Metals

General mixed loads — priced conservatively at a blended rate.

Blended rate
Separate for a better price

Non-Hazardous Waste

Collected from commercial premises and sites, with a waste transfer note on every load.

Commercial & Trade Waste

Day-to-day waste from offices, workshops, retail units and trade premises.

General commercial waste
Cardboard & paper
Plastics & packaging
Pallets & timber

Construction & Site Waste

Waste arising from building, refurbishment and fit-out work.

Mixed site waste
Rubble & hardcore
Timber & sheet materials
Metal off-cuts

Clearance Waste

Redundant items removed during strip-outs and premises clearances.

Shelving & racking
Fixtures & fittings
Redundant plant & machinery
Pipework & ducting

What We Do Not Take

We collect non-hazardous waste only. We do not accept asbestos, chemicals, clinical waste or any other material classified as hazardous. If you are unsure how your material is classified, ask us before arranging a collection.

Not sure what you have?

Contact us first. Our buyers can often advise from a description or photograph, so you receive an accurate price indication in advance.

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