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Practical guides on metals, recycling, prices and compliance for UK businesses.

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Planning a Factory Clearance: A Step-by-Step Guide

How a fully licensed, documented factory or industrial site clearance should run — from first survey to the final weighbridge ticket.

Why scrap prices change daily, what the LME has to do with it, and how grade and cleanliness affect what you're paid.

What a waste transfer note is, why you legally need one, and how to stay compliant when you sell or dispose of scrap metal.

Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal — here's how grade, cleanliness and the LME decide what you're paid, and how to maximise it.

Aluminium comes in many grades, and each pays differently. Here's a plain-English guide to the grades we buy and how to sort them.

The single most useful thing to know about scrap: ferrous vs non-ferrous, why it matters, and the simple test that tells them apart.

Recycling metal is one of the most effective things a business can do for the planet. Here's the impact behind every tonne.

A little preparation gets you a better price and a faster collection. Here's how to get your scrap ready.

Get a fast, fair quote with free West Midlands collection.