When it comes to handling scrap metal, whether you are an individual, a business, or part of an industrial operation, choosing a professional team for scrap metal collection and recycling is essential. But what should you consider when choosing the right company? And how can you be sure to make the right choice for your scrap metal, whether you’re a company or an individual?
What should you consider when choosing a professional team for scrap metal collection and recycling?
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a professional company to recycle your scrap metal. These include:
- Compliance with regulations- Scrap metal recycling in the UK is governed by strict laws, including the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. This legislation requires all scrap metal dealers to hold a valid license and ensures that transactions are conducted responsibly to prevent theft and fraud. When selecting a professional team, ensure they are fully licensed and compliant with all legal requirements. A reputable company like us here at X-Met Metals will also handle the necessary documentation for waste transfer and provide certificates of recycling or destruction where required. This is especially important for businesses needing to demonstrate compliance with environmental standards.
- Experience and expertise- The complexity of scrap metal recycling varies depending on the type and quantity of metal involved. Ferrous metals like steel and iron and non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminium, and brass require different processing methods. Choosing a team like ours here at X-Met Metals, with extensive experience and expertise, ensures that your scrap is handled efficiently and responsibly.
- Range of services offered- Professional scrap metal collection and recycling teams often provide a variety of services to meet diverse needs. Our services, here at X-Met Metals, include:
- Collection services: We offer convenient pick-up options for your scrap metal, collecting from you wherever you are across Manchester and the North West. We can even pay you on the spot too.
- Scrap metal yards: We also have accessible locations across the North West for individuals and businesses to deliver scrap metal.
- Skip hire services: We provide scrap metal skip hire services, with a range of skip sizes to choose from based on your individual requirements.
Here at X-Met Metals, we are Manchester’s leading scrap metal merchants. We travel across the North West, from Manchester to Bolton, including Ormskirk, St Helens and Skelmersdale, as well as further afield to weigh and pay for your scrap ferrous and non ferrous metals. From us, you can even hire a skip for your scrap metal, that we will collect once full. We also offer professional contracts for businesses with a lot of scrap metal waste that will need to be collected regularly. Why not get in touch today to find out more?