Been using the Ardleigh head office for years. The original and still the best. Always fair prices and the team really knows their business. Great location too."
Serving Ardleigh, Colchester, Manningtree & Essex Since 2007
Same-Day Payment | Competitive Prices | Licensed & Certified
Welcome to Nationwide Metal Recycling's head office facility at Martells Quarry in Ardleigh, Essex. This is where it all began in 2007 when Doug and Jimmy Edwards founded the company. Our Ardleigh site remains the heart of our operations and our flagship facility.
Located between Colchester and Manningtree, our head office serves the local Ardleigh community and surrounding villages with the same professional service that built our reputation. Whether you're from Dedham Vale, the Tendring villages, or Colchester's outskirts, our Ardleigh facility offers comprehensive metal recycling services.
As our largest and most established site, Ardleigh features our most extensive facilities including a 50-tonne weighbridge, secure processing areas, and our central management team. 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 in the Ardleigh area for qualifying loads:
Specialist services from our head office:
Whether you're working in Dedham Vale, managing projects across north Colchester, or serving the Tendring villages, our head office facility makes 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 the area, we pay top rates for all plumbing scrap.
Site clearance and metal recycling from our head office facility. From small renovations to large commercial projects, we handle structural steel, rebar, and all site metal waste.
Our Ardleigh head office serves a wide area across Essex including Ardleigh, Dedham, Lawford, Manningtree, Mistley, Elmstead Market, Great Bentley, Alresford, Thorrington, Frating, Great Bromley, Little Bromley, and all CO7 postcode areas.
We're convenient for customers from north Colchester, Dedham Vale AONB area, and Tendring villages. Whether you're in CO7 postcode areas or surrounding rural areas, we're your local metal recycling solution.
Our flagship facility offering the complete scrap metal recycling experience
Our largest and most established site. Where Nationwide Metal Recycling began in 2007. Features our most extensive facilities including 50-tonne weighbridge and central management team.
Competitive rates for all metals. We regularly match or beat competitor prices. Transparent weighing process with certified equipment.
Bank transfer within 2 hours guaranteed. No waiting, no cheques. Get paid fast for your scrap metal with instant processing.
Fully licensed facility. BMRA accredited. Environment Agency permitted. All operations meet strict standards from our head office.
Our head office team includes company founders and decades of combined experience. Professional staff who ensure smooth transactions.
Free collection available across the Ardleigh area for qualifying loads. Regular scheduled collections for trade accounts. Flexible service times.
Ready to experience our flagship facility?
Contact Ardleigh TodayOur flagship facility where Nationwide Metal Recycling began in 2007. Featuring our most extensive equipment and experienced team.
Take A137 towards Manningtree. Follow signs for Ardleigh. Turn into Martells Quarry. Our head office facility is clearly signposted with NMR branding.
Take A137 towards Colchester. Follow signs for Ardleigh. Turn into Martells Quarry. Look for NMR signage - this is our head office location.
Head down Station Road, then right onto Slough Lane. Turn into Martells Quarry. Our head office facility is clearly signposted and is the main entrance.
Take local routes towards Ardleigh via A137. Follow signs to Martells Quarry where our head office is located with clear NMR signage.
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Postcode for Sat Nav: CO7 7RU
Parking: Ample free parking on-site for all vehicles including HGVs and flatbed trucks.
Been using the Ardleigh head office for years. The original and still the best. Always fair prices and the team really knows their business. Great location too."
""Excellent service from the head office team. They collected from our Dedham site same day and paid within hours. Very professional operation with real expertise."
"As an electrician working across north Colchester, the Ardleigh head office is perfect. Best prices for copper and brass. The 50-tonne weighbridge handles everything."
Find answers to the most common questions about our container hire service.
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 01206 231 534.
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 Ardleigh area for qualifying loads. We cover:
Call 01206 231 534 to discuss your collection requirements. We also offer regular scheduled collections for trade customers.
Ardleigh is where Nationwide Metal Recycling began in 2007, founded by Doug and Jimmy Edwards at Martells Quarry. It remains our largest facility with a 50-tonne weighbridge (our biggest), the most extensive processing capabilities, and our central management team. It's the heart of our operations across all six locations.
Yes, while we're based in Ardleigh, we serve customers from across the area including Colchester (10 mins), Manningtree (8 mins), Dedham (5 mins), and all surrounding villages. Many customers find us more convenient than other facilities in the region.
We guarantee same-day bank transfer payment. Most customers receive payment within 30-60 minutes. We don't use cheques - just fast, secure bank transfers straight to your account.
At our Ardleigh head office, premium prices are paid for:
Prices vary daily based on market rates. Call 01206 231 534 for today's prices.
We have 5 other convenient locations across East England
NMR, 16 Commerce Way
Whitehall Industrial Estate
Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HH
Cambridge Yard, Barnwell Junction
Swann Road, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JZ
Hitchin NMR, Bridge Works
Cadwell Lane, Hitchin
Herts, SG4 0SA
Holbeach NMR, 5A Fen Road
Holbeach, Spalding
Lincolnshire, PE12 8QA
Eye NMR, The Yard
Denham Street, Near Eye
Suffolk, IP21 5EX
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Where it all began - serving Essex since 2007.