"Been using the Cambridge site for 3 years now. Always fair prices and quick payment. Much more convenient than other facilities. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Serving Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket & Cambridgeshire Since 2007
Same-Day Payment | Competitive Prices | Licensed & Certified
Welcome to Nationwide Metal Recycling's Cambridge facility, serving Cambridge city, South Cambridgeshire, Ely, and the wider region. With Cambridge's continuous development driven by the biomedical campus, technology sector growth, and university expansion, metal recycling services are in constant demand.
Whether you're an electrician working on science park developments, a plumber handling installations across the colleges, a builder managing new housing projects, or a manufacturing firm in the research parks, we provide competitive prices and professional service with same-day payment guaranteed.
Our Cambridge site is easily accessible from the A14 and serves the city's thriving construction, technology, and academic sectors. We handle everything from small quantities of copper cable to large-scale commercial clearances.
We buy all types of scrap metal at our Ardleigh head office:
Free collection available in the Cambridge area for qualifying loads:
Specialist services from our head office:
Whether you're working on Cambridge's growing university campus, renovating properties in the city centre, or managing construction sites across Cambridgeshire, we make metal recycling simple and profitable.
Turn your cable offcuts into cash. We accept all electrical scrap - insulated cable, armoured cable, copper wire, and transformers. No need to strip cables. Premium prices paid with instant payment.
Popular with electricians working on:
Best prices for copper pipe, brass fittings, radiators, and cylinders. Whether you're doing bathroom refits or heating installations across Cambridge, we pay top rates for all plumbing scrap.
Site clearance and metal recycling for Cambridge's construction industry. From small renovations to large commercial projects, we handle structural steel, rebar, and all site metal waste.
Our Cambridge facility serves a wide area across Cambridgeshire including Cambridge city centre, Ely, Newmarket, Haverhill, Saffron Walden, Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives, Cottenham, Waterbeach, Bar Hill, Cambourne, Royston (south), Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, and all CB postcode areas.
We're also convenient for customers from north Hertfordshire and south Lincolnshire borders. Whether you're in CB postcode areas or surrounding villages, we're your local metal recycling solution.
Easily accessible from A14 and main routes. Just off the primary corridors serving Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Ample parking for all vehicle sizes including HGVs.
Competitive rates for all metals. We regularly match or beat competitor prices. Transparent weighing process with certified equipment.
Same day payment guaranteed. No waiting, no cheques. Get paid fast for your scrap metal with instant processing.
Fully licensed by Cambridge City Council. BMRA accredited facility. Environment Agency permitted. All operations meet strict standards.
Our Cambridge team has decades of combined experience in metal recycling. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who ensure smooth transactions.
Free collection available across the Cambridge area for qualifying loads. Regular scheduled collections for trade accounts. Flexible service times.
Exit A14 at the appropriate junction for Cambridge. Follow signs towards the city centre/industrial areas. Navigate to [Your Street Name]. Our facility is clearly signposted with NMR branding.
Take the A14 westbound towards Cambridge. Exit at the appropriate junction and follow signs for [area]. Continue to [Your Street Name]. Look for NMR signage on the left/right.
Head towards [direction - north/south/east/west] Cambridge via [main road name]. Follow signs for [industrial area/business park]. Turn onto [Your Street Name]. Facility is located near [landmark], clearly signposted.
Take A10 southbound towards Cambridge. Join A14 or continue into Cambridge following signs for [your area]. Navigate to [Your Street Name] where our facility is located.
What3Words: ///plants.ties.sharp
Postcode for Sat Nav: CB5 8JZ
Parking: Ample free parking on-site for all vehicles including HGVs and flatbed trucks.
"Been using the Cambridge site for 3 years now. Always fair prices and quick payment. Much more convenient than other facilities. The staff are friendly and helpful.
"Convenient location near the science parks. We bring mixed loads from our research facility and always get competitive prices. Payment is always same-day via bank transfer.
"As a plumber working across Cambridge and Ely, I use NMR regularly. Best prices for copper pipe and brass in the area. No hassle with fittings either - they take everything."
Find answers to the most common questions about our Cambridge facility.
No appointment is necessary during our opening hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm). Just drive in with your scrap metal and our team will assist you. For large loads or specific requirements, you're welcome to call ahead on 01223 XXX XXX.
UK law requires photo ID for all scrap metal transactions. Please bring:
This helps us comply with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and prevents metal theft.
Yes, we offer free collection in the Cambridge area for qualifying loads. We cover:
Call 01223 XXX XXX to discuss your collection requirements. We also offer regular scheduled collections for trade customers.
Yes, easily accessible from A14 with clear signage. Perfect for contractors working across Cambridgeshire. HGVs and large vehicles have excellent access with plenty of turning space on-site. If you have any concerns about vehicle access, call us and we'll guide you in.
Yes, while we're based in Cambridge, we serve customers from across Cambridgeshire including Ely (15 mins), Newmarket (20 mins), Huntingdon (25 mins), and all surrounding towns and villages. Many customers find us more convenient than other facilities in the region.
We guarantee bank transfer payment within 2 hours during business hours. Most customers receive payment within 30-60 minutes. We don't use cheques - just fast, secure bank transfers straight to your account.
At our Cambridge facility, premium prices are paid for:
Prices vary daily based on market rates. Call 01223 XXX XXX for today's prices.
We focus on scrap metal rather than WEEE (electrical waste). However, we can accept:
For complete electrical appliances with circuit boards, contact Cambridge City Council's recycling centres.
We have 5 other convenient locations across East England
Martells Quarry
Ardleigh
CO7 7RU
16 Commerce Way
Colchester
CO2 8HH
5A Fen Road
Holbeach
PE12 8QA
Complete the form below and we'll respond within 2 hours during business hours. For urgent enquiries, call us directly on 01206 231534.
Get paid fast with East England's most trusted metal recycling specialists. Same-day payment guaranteed.