Been using the Colchester site for 3 years now. Always fair prices and quick payment. Much easier than driving to Ipswich. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Serving Colchester, Wivenhoe, Stanway & East Essex Since 2007
Same-Day Payment | Competitive Prices | Licensed & Certified
Welcome to Nationwide Metal Recycling's Colchester facility, your trusted scrap metal recycling centre serving Colchester, Wivenhoe, Stanway, and the wider Essex area. Conveniently located on Haven Road near the Hythe area, our facility has been serving the local community and businesses since 2007.
As Britain's oldest recorded town, Colchester has a thriving construction industry, growing university campus, and strong manufacturing sector. Whether you're an electrician in central Colchester, a plumber working across Wivenhoe, a builder managing a site in Stanway, or a manufacturing firm in the commercial estates, we provide competitive prices and professional service with same-day payment guaranteed.
Our Colchester site features modern weighbridge facilities, secure premises with CCTV, and experienced staff who ensure you receive the best possible price for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. We accept everything from small quantities of copper cable to large-scale factory clearances.
We buy all types of scrap metal at our Colchester facility:
Free collection available in the Colchester area for qualifying loads:
Specialist services for Colchester businesses
Whether you're working on Colchester's growing university campus, renovating properties in the town centre, or managing construction sites across East Essex, 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 Colchester, we pay top rates for all plumbing scrap.
Site clearance and metal recycling for Colchester's construction industry. From small renovations to large commercial projects, we handle structural steel, rebar, and all site metal waste.
Our Colchester facility serves a wide area across Essex including Colchester town centre, Ardleigh, Wivenhoe, West Mersea, Brightlingsea, Rowhedge, Marks Tey, Stanway, Lexden, Great Horkesley, West Bergholt, Elmstead Market, Alresford, Thorrington, Dedham, Langham, and Boxted.
We're also convenient for customers from Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Manningtree, Ipswich, and the wider Tendring district. Whether you're in CO postcode areas or surrounding villages, we're your local metal recycling solution.
Easily accessible from A12 and A120. Just off the main routes serving Colchester and East Essex. Ample parking for all vehicle sizes including HGVs and flatbed trucks.
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 by Colchester Borough Council. BMRA accredited facility. Environment Agency permitted. All operations meet strict standards.
Our Colchester team has decades of combined experience in metal recycling. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who ensure smooth transactions.
Free collection available across the Colchester area for qualifying loads. Regular scheduled collections for trade accounts. Flexible service times.
Take Junction 30 onto A1232 towards Colchester. Follow signs for Hythe/Port area. Turn onto Haven Road. Our facility is on the right after 0.5 miles.
Exit at Junction 28 onto A1124. Follow signs to Colchester town centre, then Hythe area. Continue to Haven Road. Look for NMR signage on left.
Head east towards the Port/Hythe area via Hythe Hill. Turn onto Haven Road. Facility located near the industrial estate, clearly signposted.
Take A133 towards Colchester. Join A12 briefly at Junction 30. Follow signs for Hythe area and Haven Road.
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Postcode for Sat Nav: CO2 8HH
Parking: Ample free parking on-site for all vehicles including HGVs and flatbed trucks.
Been using the Colchester site for 3 years now. Always fair prices and quick payment. Much easier than driving to Ipswich. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Excellent service for our building company. They collected from our Stanway site same day and paid within hours. Very professional operation.
As a plumber working across Colchester, I use NMR regularly. Best prices for copper pipe and brass. No hassle with fittings either - they take everything.
Find answers to the most common questions about our Colchester 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 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 Colchester area for qualifying loads. We cover:
Call 01206 231 534 to discuss your collection requirements. We also offer regular scheduled collections for trade customers.
HGVs and large vehicles should approach via A12 Junction 30, then follow signs for Hythe/Port area. Haven Road has good access for all vehicle sizes. There's plenty of turning space on-site and ample parking. If you have any concerns about vehicle access, call us and we'll guide you in.
Yes, while we're based in Colchester, we serve customers from across Essex including Clacton-on-Sea (20 mins), Harwich (25 mins), Brightlingsea, Walton, and all Tendring district towns. Many customers find us more convenient than other facilities.
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 Colchester facility, premium prices are paid for:
Prices vary daily based on market rates. Call 01206 231 534 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 Colchester Borough Council's recycling centres.
We have 5 other convenient locations across East England
Martells Quarry
Ardleigh
CO7 7RU
Barnwell Junction
Cambridge
CB5 8JZ
Bridge Works
Hitchin
SG4 0SA
5A Fen Road
Holbeach
PE12 8QA
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Get paid fast with East England's most trusted metal recycling specialists. Same-day payment guaranteed.