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23rd July 201810th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Steel

We’ve taken an in-depth look at three different metals so far: copper, iron and aluminium. We’ll be wrapping up our series, “Metal and Their Properties”, with a comprehensive look at one of the world’s most widely used metals: steel. Continue reading

20th June 201810th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Aluminium

Having previously focused on iron and copper as part of our ongoing series “Metals and Their Properties”, we are now discussing aluminium properties and uses, and the reasons why this metal is so popular. Continue reading

30th May 201810th September 2025

Iron: What Could Your Metal Be Next?

A typical day at Morecambe Metals is incredibly varied. We receive and process a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal day in, day out, with record-breaking amounts being collected and recycled last year – the equivalent of 5 Eiffel Towers in 2017 alone! Continue reading

23rd May 201819th March 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Copper

Following from last month’s article on iron, this next instalment in the “Metals and Their Properties” series will focus on copper. While we’ve previously talked a little bit about this metal on our article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, we’re now looking at it a lot more in-depth. Continue reading

19th April 201830th April 2025

How is Metal Recycled?

We are increasingly becoming more aware of how important recycling is – especially when it comes to metal. We can help the environment to conserve natural resources by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less energy compared to making metal from virgin ore. Continue reading

11th April 201810th September 2025

Metals and their Properties: Iron

We work with a large variety of metals here at Morecambe Metals, as we specialise in both non-ferrous and ferrous metal recycling. We have talked about some of these metals in the previous article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, but we are now going more in-depth and discussing them in more detail. Continue reading

1st March 201822nd June 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Metal

Metal is an incredibly versatile material that is used the world over in countless applications. From construction to electronics, metal is essential due to the many qualities it possesses. We aim to be able to assist you and answer your questions, so we have put together an ‘ultimate guide’ to help answer any questions you may have about this incredible material. Continue reading

20th December 201722nd March 2023

Benefits of Factory Clearances

Working in a clean and unobstructed workplace is important for productivity and satisfaction. When doing factory work, it’s natural for waste to accumulate, which then needs to be removed. Factory clearance removes this unwanted scrap metal and waste so that you can work in an uncluttered and safe environment and not worry about having to deal with it yourself. Continue reading

5th December 201722nd November 2022

What is Commercial Waste and What Can be Recycled?

When it comes to industrial premises and commercial waste, a comprehensive and high-quality service from a specially trained crew is important to proper practices. So, what is commercial waste, and keeping in mind the types of metals and other materials which can be found at these commercial locations, what can actually be recycled? Continue reading

8th November 201722nd March 2023

4 Signs That Your Car is Ready for Recycling

In the UK alone, there are between 1.6 to 2 million vehicles that reach the end of their life every year. Making sure that end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are disposed of properly is extremely important, especially for the environment. Continue reading

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