Free Scrap Metal Collection

Can't get to a depot? We come to you. Free commercial collection within 50 miles of Preston, Stockport, and Sheffield.

Free
No collection charge
50 mi
Radius per depot
Same Day
Payment on collection

How Collection Works

Three steps from WhatsApp to payment in your bank.

1
Contact Us
WhatsApp or call us with your location, what metals you have, and an approximate quantity. We'll confirm if it's within our collection area and give you a quote based on current prices.
2
We Arrange the Visit
We'll agree a date and time. For large or regular loads we can supply an on-site container — fill it at your pace and we collect when it's ready.
3
Collected & Paid
We weigh at collection. Payment by BACS same day — no waiting, no invoicing, no messing.

What We Collect

All ferrous and non-ferrous metals — from a van load to a full site clearance.

Copper (all grades)
Brass & bronze
Aluminium
Lead
Stainless steel
PVC & armoured cable
Heavy & light steel
Cast iron
Electric motors
Car batteries
🏗️ Site Clearances

Got a full site to clear? We handle demolition scrap, redundant plant, and mixed commercial loads. Contact us to discuss — large jobs get dedicated collection scheduling.

Book a Free Collection

WhatsApp is fastest — send us your location and what you've got.

WhatsApp — Book Collection 0808 304 0673 Freephone

Collection FAQs

Is collection really free?
Yes — we don't charge for collection on commercial loads. The value of the metal more than covers the cost of sending a vehicle. For very small loads (under ~200kg) it may be quicker and more cost-effective to bring them in yourself.
What's the minimum quantity for collection?
There's no hard minimum, but collection is most practical for loads of half a tonne or more. WhatsApp us with what you've got and we'll advise honestly.
How quickly can you collect?
Usually within 1–3 working days depending on your location and load size. Urgent jobs — give us a call.
Do you cover all three depot areas?
Yes — collections from within 50 miles of Preston, Stockport, or Sheffield. If you're between depots, we'll work out which is most practical.
Can you supply a skip or container?
Yes — we supply on-site containers for businesses accumulating scrap over time. Fill it at your own pace; we collect when it's ready. Call us to discuss.
📦 What we collect

Metals We Collect and What We Can't Take

We collect the full range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals from commercial sites.

Non-ferrous metals collected include copper (all grades — bright wire, heavy, braziery), brass (clean and mixed), aluminium (sheet, extrusions, cast), lead (sheet, pipe, flashing), stainless steel, cable and wire, and electric motors. These are typically the highest-value loads and are prioritised for collection.

Ferrous metals collected include heavy steel (structural sections, plate), light iron (sheet, fabrication offcuts), cast iron, and new steel offcuts. For ferrous-only loads a minimum volume applies — call ahead to confirm whether a collection is viable for your quantity.

What we cannot collect: Hazardous waste, asbestos-containing materials, fridges and air conditioning units containing refrigerant (these require specialist disposal), and any material that requires a hazardous waste carrier licence. If you're unsure, call us and we'll advise.

💡 Not sure if collection is worth it for your volume? For non-ferrous metals, a collection makes financial sense from around 100kg. For ferrous-only loads you'd typically need a full van or more. Call us for an honest answer.

🗺️ Coverage area

Where We Collect From

Free commercial collection within 50 miles of each of our three depots.

Preston depot covers all of Lancashire — Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley, Lancaster, Blackpool, Southport, Leyland, Skelmersdale, Clitheroe, and south into Wigan and north Cheshire.

Stockport depot covers Greater Manchester and north Cheshire — Manchester city, Stockport, Hyde, Macclesfield, Altrincham, Warrington, and across into Derbyshire.

Sheffield depot covers South Yorkshire and north Derbyshire — Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, and the northern Peak District.

The three catchments overlap — if you're between depots we'll send whichever vehicle is closest. For very large loads outside all three radii, call us — we may be able to arrange collection at cost.

🔄 Ongoing & container services

Regular Collections and Site Containers

For businesses generating scrap metal continuously, we can structure something more permanent.

Scheduled collections run on a fixed frequency — weekly, fortnightly, or monthly — depending on how quickly your scrap accumulates. We agree a schedule, you accumulate the metal, we arrive on the agreed day and pay you. No need to call each time. This suits engineering companies, demolition contractors, active building sites, and manufacturers.

Site containers — we deliver a skip or roll-on/roll-off container, you fill it at your own pace, and call us when it's ready. We collect, weigh at the yard, and pay you for the contents. Container size depends on your volume and metal type — contact us to discuss what works for your site.

Both services come with formal paperwork — a purchase note on collection and a payment confirmation — suitable for your accounts. Trade account holders receive monthly statements summarising all transactions.

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