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Specialist scrap metal buyers for titanium, aluminium, nickel and cobalt alloys. Nationwide collections for high-value aerospace, engineering and production scrap, plus trusted local ferrous and non-ferrous recycling across Lancashire.
BMRA British Metals Recycling AssociationWAMITABWAMITAB Accredited
30+ YearsEstablished
Own FleetProfessional collections
No Cash BuyingCompliant payment routes
Choose your route
A faster route for every serious scrap metal enquiry.
Whether you are selling high-value alloy scrap, arranging commercial collections or bringing in trade metals, Nelson Metals routes your enquiry to the right team quickly.
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Nationwide Alloy BuyingFor titanium 6/4, CP titanium, aluminium production scrap, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, swarf and recurring high-value production material.
Commercial CollectionsFor factories, workshops and commercial sites that need containers, collection planning, weighing and documentation.
Nelson Pro Trade SellersFor electricians, plumbers, builders, roofers and contractors who want preferential trade rates and compliant payment options.
Local Lancashire RecyclingFor local ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, yard drop-off, skips, containers and commercial support across Nelson and Lancashire.Specialist materials
Grade-specific pages built for high-value acquisition.
The site makes serious sellers feel Nelson understands their material before they ever touch the form.
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Industries we serve
Supporting industry. Powering progress.
We partner with businesses across the UK to supply, collect and recycle metals responsibly and efficiently.
Trade membership
Stop leaving trade metal value on the table.
Nelson Pro turns repeat trade scrap into a cleaner, faster and more rewarding route. Separate copper, cable, lead, brass, aluminium, stainless and ferrous trade metals, get clear grading at weigh-in, unlock member benefits and use compliant payment options built for serious regular sellers.
Nelson Pro
Free prepaid Mastercard optionIncluded at no extra cost for eligible members, giving regular sellers a secure cash alternative with loyalty rewards built in.
Subject to onboarding, ID, ownership and compliance checks, provider approval and payment processing.Value potentialMarket-linked
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No cash buying. Payment routes, rewards and prepaid Mastercard access are subject to ID, ownership, compliance checks, provider approval where relevant and payment processing.
Preferential trade rates
Enhanced trade pricing for clean, separated, regular material streams.
Better sorting and repeat volume can support stronger recovered value.Market-linked pricing
Rates informed by grade, weight, cleanliness, demand and market movement.
You get pricing logic built around the material in front of us.Integrated loyalty rewards
Rewarding repeat visits, better segregation and higher-quality trade loads.
Regular sellers are recognised for quality, frequency and preparation.Fast payment target
Electronic payment targeted within one hour once checks are complete.
Less waiting around after weigh-in, with compliant payment records.Free prepaid Mastercard option
Included at no extra cost for eligible Nelson Pro members through onboarding and provider approval.
A secure cash alternative for fast electronic trade payments and reward bonuses.Trade statements
Clear records for jobs, accounts, repeat selling and compliance paperwork.
Cleaner paperwork for repeat jobs, accounts and business admin.Popular trade streams
Bring the metals that move fastest. Separate them better. Make every visit count.
98% clean copper wireDry bright copperHousehold cableSWA armoured cableData cableClean copper pipeCopper cylindersBrass taps and valvesLead flashingAluminium extrusionStainless steelHeavy and light iron
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Electricians- 98% clean copper wire
- SWA, household and data cable
- Busbar and electrical metals
- Photo route for today's rate
Plumbers- Clean copper pipe and tube
- Cylinders, brass taps and valves
- Lead pipe and heating metals
- Fast weigh-in trade records
Builders- Steel, rebar and site metals
- Lead flashing and copper pipe
- Aluminium frames and extrusion
- Skips, containers and collections
Why Nelson Metals
Compliance. Trust. Results.
We combine local service with national capability and the highest standards of compliance.
Family-run, customer-focused
A family business built on honesty, practical advice and long-term relationships.
Fully licensed & accredited
BMRA Member and WAMITAB accredited with compliance-led operation.
Local yard, national reach
Lancashire yard backed by nationwide alloy buying and collections.
Compliant payment routes
Secure electronic transfer only. No cash buying.
Professional collections
Own fleet, trained team and planned commercial service.
Responsible recovery
Practical recycling routes for valuable metals and production scrap.