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Do You Need to Hire a Skip? A Tradesman’s Guide

Hiring a skip is often the default solution. In many cases, that’s simply because it’s familiar rather than because it’s the best fit for the waste being produced.   At Morecambe Metals, we speak to tradespeople every week who have booked skips out of habit, only to discover that much of the waste could have been recycled or sold.   Continue reading
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7 Tips About Recycling

Being eco-friendly is now more popular than ever. However, there are several recycling facts and mistakes that people are making every day. This article explores seven key areas where you can recycle more efficiently, particularly focusing on metals and materials that hold real value. Continue reading
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The Metal Industry’s Issues and How They Are Adapting in 2025 

The metal and recycling industry is no stranger to difficulties. However, over the past few years, the world has overcome and seen many issues that have affected not just one industry but every sector, from sales to manufacturing. Like the rest of the global population, the knock-on effect of the pandemic of 2020 and other challenges have made it a tough time for the entirety of the metal industry.  Continue reading
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Recycling in 2025: What’s Changed and What Comes Next? 

Over the past few years, UK businesses and households have been making gradual progress towards a more sustainable waste management. But it hasn’t been entirely smooth. At Morecambe Metals, we’re right in the middle of this. Not only do we collect and recycle commercial scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles, but we also purchase bulk waste metal both from the UK and overseas, processing it to extract maximum value and reuse potential.  Continue reading