COMPREHENSIVE METAL RECYCLING SERVICES

Professional scrap metal recycling solutions across East England
Licensed Waste Carriers | BMRA Accredited | Same-Day Payment | 6 Locations

Professional Metal Recycling Across East England

Since 2007, Nationwide Metal Recycling has provided comprehensive metal recycling services to businesses, tradespeople, and the public across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. With 6 strategically located facilities and full licensing, we offer the complete range of scrap metal services.

Whether you're an electrician with cable offcuts, a builder clearing a construction site, a business requiring regular collections, or a homeowner disposing of scrap metal, we have the service, expertise, and facilities to handle your requirements professionally.

18+
Years Experience
6
Facilities
2hrs
Payment Time
1000s
Happy Customers

Our Complete Range of Services

Professional metal recycling and waste management solutions across East England. Competitive prices, same-day service, and payment within 2 hours guaranteed.

Factory Clearance

Complete industrial site clearance including machinery removal, equipment disposal, and structural dismantling. Professional project management from initial survey to final handover.

  • Complete facility clearances
  • Machinery & equipment removal
  • Health & safety compliant
  • Full documentation provided

Site Clearance

Professional site clearance for construction and demolition projects. Metal waste removal keeping sites tidy and compliant with full waste documentation.

  • Construction site clearance
  • Same-day collections available
  • Licensed waste carrier
  • Competitive payment for metals

Commercial Collection

Regular scheduled collections for businesses generating continuous metal waste. Flexible frequency, dedicated account management, and same-day payment.

  • Weekly/monthly schedules
  • Container provision available
  • Trade account facilities
  • Monthly consolidated billing

Container & Skip Hire

Metal skips and containers for construction sites and businesses. Various sizes, flexible hire periods. You get paid for the scrap metal value.

  • Sizes from 2-40 cubic yards
  • Flexible hire periods
  • Exchange service available
  • Payment for metal collected

Metal Recycling

Drop-off services at all 6 locations. All ferrous and non-ferrous metals accepted. Immediate weighing, transparent grading, and fast payment.

  • All metal types accepted
  • 6 convenient locations
  • No appointment needed
  • Payment within 2 hours

Vehicle Recycling

Authorised Treatment Facility for end-of-life vehicles. Free collection, DVLA notification, official Certificate of Destruction provided.

  • Free vehicle collection
  • Official CoD certificate
  • DVLA notification included
  • Environmentally compliant

Specialised Services for Your Trade

Tailored metal recycling solutions with competitive prices, same-day payment, and dedicated trade support

For Electricians

Premium prices for copper cable, THHN, armoured cable. No stripping required. Same-day payment.

  • Accept insulated cable
  • All cable types
  • Collection available
Electricians Service

For Plumbers

Top rates for copper pipe, brass fittings, radiators. No need to remove solder joints or clean fittings.

  • Copper in any condition
  • Brass & radiators
  • Weekly drop-offs welcome
Plumbers Service

For Builders

Site clearance, container hire, structural steel recycling. Full documentation and duty of care compliance.

  • Site collections
  • Container hire
  • RAMS documentation
Builders Service

Trade Account Benefits

Set up a trade account for priority service, dedicated support, and streamlined monthly invoicing. Call us on 01206 231534 to get started.

Which Service Do You Need?

Quick comparison to help you choose the right service for your requirements

Factory Clearance

Best For: Industrial facilities, closures
Frequency: One-off projects
Collection: Yes
Container: Available

Site Clearance

Best For: Construction sites, builders
Frequency: Project-based
Collection: Yes
Container: Available

Commercial Collection

Best For: Regular business waste
Frequency: Weekly/Monthly
Collection: Yes
Container: Yes

Container Hire

Best For: Ongoing projects, workshops
Frequency: Flexible hire periods
Collection: Pickup only
Container: Core service

Metal Recycling

Best For: Public, small quantities
Frequency: As needed
Collection: Drop-off
Container: N/A

Vehicle Recycling

Best For: End-of-life vehicles
Frequency: One-off
Collection: Free
Container: N/A

Still not sure which service you need? Call us on 01206 231534 and our team will help you choose the right service for your requirements.

Service Coverage Across East England

Our 6 strategically located facilities enable us to provide comprehensive metal recycling coverage across 5 counties in East England

Essex

Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Basildon, Southend, Clacton, Braintree, Witham, Brentwood, Grays

Cambridgeshire

Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Huntingdon, St Neots, Wisbech, March, St Ives

Hertfordshire

Hitchin, Stevenage, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, St Albans

Suffolk

Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Diss, Eye, Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Haverhill

Lincolnshire

Spalding, Boston, Holbeach, Market Deeping, Bourne, Stamford, Sleaford

Our Facility Locations

Visit any of our 6 locations across East England for drop-off services or call for collection

Outside Our Coverage Area?

We may still be able to help with larger collections. Call us on 01206 231534 to discuss your requirements.

Why Choose Nationwide Metal Recycling?

Professional metal recycling services you can trust across East England

18+ Years Experience

Established in 2007, we've served thousands of customers across East England with professional, reliable service.

Fully Licensed & Accredited

BMRA accredited, Environment Agency permitted, and fully compliant with all waste management regulations.

Competitive Pricing

Fair market rates based on London Metal Exchange prices. Transparent grading and certified weighbridges.

Fast Payment

Bank transfer within 2 hours of weighing. No delays, no cheques. Immediate payment for immediate service.

Full Documentation

Complete waste transfer notes, duty of care certificates, and environmental compliance records provided.

Environmental Responsibility

Maximize recycling, minimize landfill. All materials processed through certified downstream partners.

What Our Customers Say

Trusted by thousands of businesses across East England since 2007

"Been using NMR for our construction sites across Essex for 5 years. Always reliable, fair prices, and payment is genuinely within 2 hours. Makes a real difference to cash flow."

Mark Thompson Director, Thompson Construction Ltd

"Excellent service for our factory clearance in Colchester. Professional team, full documentation, and they achieved more for our scrap than we expected. Highly recommended."

Sarah Mitchell Operations Director, Engineering Company

"Best scrap metal service we've found. They understand trade requirements - turn up on time, work safely, and provide all the paperwork we need. Payment is fast and fair."

James Russell Russell Electrical Services

Ready to Get Started?

Choose your service above or contact us to discuss your requirements. Professional metal recycling services across East England with same-day collection and payment within 2 hours.

Same-day service
Payment within 2 hours
Fully licensed ATF
BMRA accredited