An important consideration when it comes to waste accumulation concerns safe and responsible disposal. Recycling tends to be the answer, and shredding is recognised as a crucial part of the metal recycling process. Since the role of shredding helps to reduce the size of a material, its significance in this process should never be underestimated, as it holds many advantages to you, scrapyards and the environment. Continue reading “What is the Role of Metal Shredding?”
The Evolution of Scrap Metal Collection and Recycling
Scrap metal collection and metal recycling have been an important service for various industries for years, with recycled metal used for machines, structures, and objects. But, the value of this process has not always been widely recognised.
The evolution of scrap metal collection and recycling, and what we know of it today, is different to how it may have been traditionally known. Years ago, recycling was critical to sustaining war efforts, and even today many UK towns are missing metal railings that were recycled into arms used to defend our nation. Continue reading “The Evolution of Scrap Metal Collection and Recycling”
What is End of Life Vehicle Recycling?
As a scrap metal recycling company, we work with a variety of different scrap metals within the recycling sector, including ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. Being an authorised treatment facility, this means we can provide vehicle recycling services for the depollution of end of life vehicles (ELVs). Continue reading “What is End of Life Vehicle Recycling?”
Record Breaking Year at Morecambe Metals
When it comes to breaking records, Morecambe Metals are currently pleased to say that last year we were part of an enormous success. In last annum, regarding scrap metal tonnage, we were at the top of our league, managing to buy and process the most amount we have ever accomplished. With the recent dip in the industry, we are proud to reveal the numbers to you, all with big thanks to our customers.
Welcome to our Brand-New Website!
You may have noticed a bit of a change in our website lately – we’ve changed our design to make sure that you can navigate more easily!
With an emphasis on both domestic & trade, as well as corporate & commercial, our new website is focused on easy and optimised use. With sections on both sides of the business, the functioning of our website and of our services is clearer.
Do You Need to Hire a Skip? A Tradesman’s Guide
Whether you’re working on the plumbing of a property or conducting a thorough clean out which will result in a lot of scrap metal being produced, you’re probably thinking about hiring a skip. After all, it’s the easiest way to dispose of your scrap metal, right?
However, there are some considerations to keep in mind before jumping in and hiring a skip for your project.
Here at Morecambe Metals, we provide a comprehensive scrap metal collection service which can be a better option for many – especially if you need bulk collection. So, as a tradesman, should you opt for skip hire or a full scrap metal collection service? And what do you need to know before using either?
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What Metal Should You Scrap, What Shouldn’t You Scrap and What Should You Recycle?
Can all Metals Be Recycled?
Often all metals are recyclable, metals are one of the easiest materials to recycle. One advantage is that most of it can be recycled again and again without changing its properties. Metals include cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and many more.