Scrap metal removal in Bilston

Here's the step-by-step process for scrap metal collection and removal:

1. Contact and bookingCall or message with a brief description of what you have—approximate weight, type of metal (copper, aluminium, steel, lead), and access. We'll confirm availability and give you a time window.
2. Our arrival in BilstonOur crew arrives with a van or truck suited to the job. We'll park close to your property and walk the area with you to check what's being removed.
3. On-site sorting and removalWe separate ferrous metals (iron, steel) from non-ferrous (copper, brass, aluminium, lead). We dismantle what's safe to dismantle, load it, and leave the area clean and tidy.
4. Payment and paperworkWe weigh the metal at our licensed depot and pay you on the day via bank transfer (cashless). You receive a waste transfer note recording what was collected and its destination.
5. Recycling confirmationYour metals are sent to BMRA-affiliated processors for smelting and re-use in manufacturing.

Our fee covers labour (crew time on-site), equipment (van, tools, weighing at depot), safe removal of metal items, and disposal through a licensed recycling route. We'll dismantle items that are safe to take apart—for example, stripping copper wire from old installations or separating steel frames from fixtures. We sweep up small offcuts and leave your space ready to use again.

What we don't include: items containing hazardous materials (asbestos, PCBs, lead paint on antiques) must be flagged before we arrive so we can advise or decline safely. Awkward access (narrow stairs, basement windows, very steep terrain) may require extra labour, which we'll confirm on the call. If you're unsure whether something is scrap metal or has resale value, mention it when you ring—we can sometimes point you toward a specialist buyer instead.

We operate under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, holding a current site licence issued by the local authority. This means we record the source and destination of all metal, cannot accept cash payments (all transactions are cashless bank transfer), and maintain records for inspection. When we collect from you, you'll receive a waste transfer note—a legal document confirming what was removed, its weight, and where it's going. Keep this for your records; it protects both you and us.

Once at our licensed depot, ferrous metals (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminium, brass, lead) are separated and sold to accredited recycling processors affiliated with the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). They melt and re-manufacture the metals into new products—pipes, cans, automotive parts, building materials. Nothing ends up in landfill; 100% is recycled. If your items contain electrical components or wiring, we ensure they meet End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 or WEEE standards, depending on their origin.

Same-day removal is available if you call before 10 a.m. on a weekday and our van is in your area of Bilston that day. It suits urgent clearances—a business closing, a skip hire you want to cancel, or a garden overgrown with metal waste. Scheduled removal (next working day or later that week) gives us better route planning, often reduces wait time, and is fine if you're not in a rush.

Factors affecting availability: bad weather (we work in rain but not during heavy storms), access challenges, and the metal type (specialist collections for lead or rare alloys may need 48 hours' notice). Ring 07751 979473 to check today's slots; we'll be honest if we're full.