Metals Collection and Recycling
A simple, sustainable and cost-effective way to dispose of your metal recycling
Waste Metal Collections for Businesses of All Sizes
If your business regularly generates metal as a waste output, whether it’s kitchen waste, old office equipment or manufacturing offcuts, Printwaste can help.
We collect all kinds of metal, regardless of type or volume, before sorting and sending them off to be recycled back into new materials. From a few drinks cans each week to tonnes of industrial scrap, we will adapt our service to your needs.
Our metal recycling service integrates seamlessly with your existing operations, turning this waste stream into a valuable resource, boosting your recycling rate and reducing your general waste disposal costs.
What we collect
We can collect and recycle a wide range of cardboard materials, including:
Aluminium
Brass
Copper
Iron
Steel
From cans to collection: Smarter metal and scrap recycling solutions
Every business handles metal waste differently. In an office environment, that might mean collecting empty drinks cans and food tins from staff areas. On a manufacturing site, it could involve managing heavier offcuts and scrap metal that builds up over time. At Printwaste Recycling & Shredding, we make metal recycling straightforward and efficient for organisations of every size and type, providing the right solutions to match your specific needs and scale.
Proper storage makes recycling your businesses metal waste easier. We offer a range of storage solutions based on the amount your business produces:
For small volumes:
We provide bags, small office bins or stations up to wheeled 1100litre bins
For larger volumes:
We provide 35/40 cu Yd. RORO containers for bulk volumes.
How our metal recycling collection service works
Talk to us
Tell us about the volume of metal your business generates, and where, or book a free waste audit with one of our experts at a time convenient to you. We will send you a bespoke proposal tailored to your requirements, showcasing how and where we can add value.
Get your containers
Our team will provide a range of dedicated bins or containers to fit your available space and operations, making it quick and convenient to collect and store all your metals until we collect them. We will label them to help your staff use them correctly.
Collection
We will service your containers according to your schedule and safely transport your metals back to our Materials Recycling Facility. After each collection, you will receive a Waste Transfer Note to keep you compliant with all relevant waste regulations, including the new Simpler Recycling rules.
Recycling
All the metals we collect are sorted and separated by type, then delivered to the most appropriate reprocessors to be recycled back into new products or materials.
Ongoing review
As your business activity evolves and your needs change, your account manager will work with you to ensure your waste management practices remain fit for purpose across all areas of your organisation.
Why choose Printwaste?
Save money
Cost-efficient processes help reduce your waste removal costs and enhance sustainability.
Simplicity
Simplify your recycling activities with one provider for all your waste streams.
Multi-site contracts
Enjoy the ease of working with one point of contact across all your locations.
Unlimited quantity
From a bag of empty drinks cans to a bulk load of scrap, we can collect and sort any volume of waste metals.
Flexible
Your collection schedule and containers are tailored to the volume and frequency of the waste metals you generate.
Peace of mind
Receive detailed, auditable reports for complete transparency on your recycling rates and service costs.
Our accreditations and partners
Our commitment to excellence is backed by multiple accreditations and partners, including:
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Frequently asked questions
Which metals can be recycled?
We can collect and recycle most metals your business uses, including aluminium, brass, copper, iron, steel and tin.
How do you categorise recyclable metals?
Recyclable metals typically fall into two categories. Ferrous metals contain iron and carbon and include alloy steel, carbon steel, cast iron and wrought iron. Non-ferrous metals include aluminium, copper, lead, tin and zinc, as well as precious metals like gold, iridium, platinum and silver.
What happens to my metals after you collect them?
When your metals arrive at our materials recycling facility, we will sort and separate them by type. Once sorted, we send each stream to the relevant reprocessing plant, where they will be shredded, melted down, re-cast and sent to manufacturers, ready to be made into new products.
Are there any metals you cannot recycle?
While most metals are recyclable, there are a few exceptions. These include aerosols and certain types of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) that contain hazardous waste metals. We can still collect these and advise you on the most sustainable way to dispose of them.
Is it worth recycling small metal items like clips or fasteners?
Absolutely. Even small metal items are valuable when collected in volume. Our sorting processes can recover these tiny components.
Do you provide documentation for our metal recycling?
Yes. We provide a Waste Transfer Note for all the metals we collect, giving you auditable evidence to support your environmental reporting and sustainability credentials.
Get started today
Let Printwaste take care of your metal collections. Contact us for a free quote and discover why businesses across the UK trust us with all their waste management needs.
