A Family Business Built on 46 Years of Experience 

Morecambe Metals is a third generation business currently led by Managing Director James Varley alongside his father and chairman James Varley. The company was established on its current site in 1980 by James Varley Senior, who still remains a familiar face around the yard today. 

That continuity matters. It means our business decisions are made with long term responsibility in mind. The way we operate has been shaped by decades of practical and hands-on experience in the scrap metal recycling industry.

We currently have a dedicated team of over 35 employees working on site. Each person contributes to a business that values consistency, accountability and highly straightforward customer service.

Morecambe Metals

What Types of Scrap Metal Do We Recycle
We specialise in the complete collection, handling, processing and recycling of scrap metal. All materials are processed at our Morecambe facility using established methods to produce high quality recycled metal that passes all international export standards.

Our daily operations cover a wide variety of materials.

  • Ferrous metals such as heavy steel and iron from construction or industrial projects
  • Non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminium, brass and lead
  • Demolition scrap and waste, electrical and electronic equipment
  • End of life vehicles which are safely depolluted and recycled in our authorised facility

Corporate and Commercial Scrap Metal Solutions 

For our commercial clients, scrap metal handling is a major part of your wider operational and legal compliance responsibilities. We support businesses including factories, power stations, building sites and industrial operations with structured recycling services that fit perfectly around your existing processes.

We tailor our commercial services to suit the exact scale of your work.

  • Factory and site clearances to safely dismantle and remove obsolete machinery 
  • Regular scrap metal collections scheduled to suit your daily site operations 
  • A competitive scrap metal buying service to ensure you get the best market value 
  • Professional baling solutions designed to cut your haulage costs and save site space

How Do We Support Domestic and Trade Customers

We work closely with local domestic customers and tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, roofers and builders who need a reliable way to dispose of scrap metal.

Whether you are clearing out a residential garage or handling ongoing waste from trade work, we provide a practical collection service. Our large fleet of wagons is set up to handle different volumes. This makes it much easier to remove and recycle metal without disrupting your busy workday.

We also operate as an Authorised Treatment Facility for vehicle depollution. Your old vehicle is processed strictly in line with current environmental regulations. We then issue a Certificate of Destruction, ensuring everything is recorded legally with the DVLA so you have complete peace of mind.

Strict Standards and Industry Compliance 

Morecambe Metals operates strictly in line with UK health and safety legislation and environmental regulations. Our entire site runs under a comprehensive management system designed to maintain safe operations at all times. 

We provide full documentation for every transaction, ensuring complete traceability for your business.

We are also proud members of the British Metals Recycling Association. This membership ensures our daily processes remain fully aligned with the latest legislation, best industrial practices and environmental protection guidelines.

Why Choose Morecambe Metals for Your Recycling Needs

Customers choose us because they need a scrap metal service that works without any hidden complications.

  • We guarantee clear communications from the very first phone call
  • We provide highly reliable collections that turn up exactly when promised 
  • We ensure the proper legal handling and documentation of all materials 

If you need help with scrap metal collection, profitable recycling or a large site clearance our team can guide through the most practical approach. Please contact Morecambe Metals today to discuss your exact requirements and see how we can help.

FAQs

Who Are Morecambe Metals?

Here at Morecambe Metals, we know how important family is, and we believe that’s what has spurred us on to be highly successful for the past 46 years. Being family-run allows us to give consistently high-quality service to people who know the scrap metal recycling industry inside out.

Where are we based?

We are based in the seaside town of Morecambe and specialise in processing and recycling various ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. This can be anything from end-of-life vehicles, demolition scrap or even consumer goods that are no longer needed or functioning, providing a reliable recycling service for many clients.

How do we protect the environment?

The environment is something that we want to help protect, and our recycling of metals is helping to combat waste which can potentially damage the environment that we live in. We’re wholly committed to consistently ensuring that the scrap metal collection, processing, handling and quality of our scrap metal is meeting health and safety, as well as environmental, legislation.

How Can We Help Local Businesses?

We offer a wide range of services designed specifically for businesses and trade sectors.

How Do We Help the Local People?

Although we don’t tend to collect single pieces of domestic equipment, if you happen to be doing a house renovation or clearance, we can still help. You can request various sizes of skips to collect your disregarded appliances and cables, and we will come and take your scrap metal away to be sorted through our Eddy Current Separator. Even if you are not a business owner, you can also use our scrap car services to get rid of your old vehicle.