At Waste King, we understand the unique waste management needs of your business, regardless of its location across the UK or the industry you operate in. We specialise in providing a comprehensive metal waste collection service tailored to your specific requirements.

To facilitate your metal recycling efforts, we offer complimentary bins for you to accumulate your scrap metal. Simply fill these bins up to the designated weight limit, place them at a predetermined location, and let us know when they’re ready for collection. Our flexible service is designed to work around your schedule, offering collections on a daily, weekly, or fortnightly basis, according to your needs. We can customise our service to include the precise number and size of bins required for your operations, accommodating everything from one-time pickups to ongoing, regular collections, no matter the volume of your metal waste.

For optimal preservation of your metal waste, we recommend storing the bins in a secure, dry area to prevent contamination. We recognise that indoor storage might not always be feasible due to space constraints or the dimensions of the bins. Rest assured, we’re here to work with you to find the best possible solution for your situation. We offer a range of waste storage solutions to help with this.

Optimising metal waste disposal isn’t merely a matter of cleanliness—it’s a cornerstone of conscientious metal waste management. At Waste King, we understand that whether you’re overseeing a small workshop or part of a vast manufacturing operation, the presence of appropriate disposal bins significantly impacts your environment.

Uncertain about your specific requirements? Fear not. Our dedicated team of experts is readily available to assist you. We offer a complimentary waste audit, designed to acquaint ourselves with your unique needs, thereby enabling us to recommend the ideal bin dimensions, quantities, and pickup schedules customiseds specifically for you.

Leverage our proven expertise to ensure your metal waste is managed in a manner that’s not only responsible and efficient but also sustainable.

Numerous sectors generate scrap metal waste, spanning from metalworking establishments and appliance creators to home decor manufacturers. Among these, the automobile, aviation, and construction sectors stand as prominent contributors to scrap metal waste.

The process of metal utilisation in production inevitably results in the generation of waste, manifesting in various forms like metal swarf—tiny metal shavings—to substantial remnants of metal sheets, bars, or rods. A significant portion of this waste is recyclable, underscoring the importance for manufacturing entities to implement efficient metal waste management practices.

Waste King caters to a diverse range of industries requiring metal recycling services, including:

• Automotive Industry: Dealing with scrap vehicles, car components, and used containers such as oil and paint cans.
• Construction Sector: Handling tools and construction materials.
• Manufacturing Facilities: Managing metal swarf and cut-offs from production activities.
• Culinary Establishments: Recycling old or damaged cookware and used aerosol cans for cleaning.
• Retail Sector: Processing food and beverage packaging materials.

These examples highlight the critical need for comprehensive recycling solutions to manage and repurpose metal waste effectively.

At Waste King, we empower businesses to enhance their sustainability efforts by recycling a broad spectrum of metals. The journey towards environmental stewardship is paved with opportunities to recycle, repurpose, and reuse. Among the vast array of metals, several stand out for their recyclability, offering both economic and environmental benefits.

Highly Recyclable Metals for Your Business:

• Aluminium: Widely known for its lightweight and corrosion resistance, aluminium is a staple in recycling efforts.
• Brass: This durable metal is sought after for its recyclability and is commonly used in fixtures and fittings.
• Copper: Valued for its electrical conductivity, copper is highly recyclable and plays a crucial role in electrical applications.
• Iron: A fundamental element in construction and manufacturing, iron can be efficiently recycled to produce new steel.
• Steel: As the most recycled material in the world, steel embodies sustainability in the metal industry.
• Tin: Often used in coatings and alloys, tin is easily recyclable, contributing to sustainable packaging solutions.
• Precious Metals: Silver and gold, known for their conductivity and malleability, also offer significant recycling opportunities.

Metals are generally categorized into two groups, based on their composition:

• Ferrous Metals: Comprising iron and carbon, this category includes alloy steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and wrought iron. These metals are distinguished by their magnetic properties and are pivotal in construction and industrial applications.
• Non-Ferrous Metals: This group excludes iron, featuring metals such as aluminium, copper, lead, tin, and zinc. It also includes precious metals like gold, iridium, palladium, platinum, and silver, known for their rarity and value.

While the recycling potential for metals is vast, certain metals are exceptions due to their hazardous nature or contamination with toxins. Metals like uranium and plutonium, known for their radioactive properties, and those contaminated by dangerous substances, fall outside the recyclable spectrum.

Waste King is dedicated to guiding businesses in navigating the complexities of metal recycling, ensuring that your sustainability efforts are both effective and impactful. Together, we can forge a path towards a more sustainable future, one metal at a time.