Industry

Scrap Metal Recycling for the General Public

Members of the public can use Nelson Metals for local scrap metal recycling, yard drop-off and advice on common ferrous and non-ferrous metals from DIY, household clear-outs and one-off loads.

Accepted grades

Material and grade examples

Copper pipe
Cable
Brass
Lead
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Steel
Cast iron
Mixed recyclable metal

What to bring

What to bring

Common public loads include copper pipe, cable, brass, lead, aluminium, stainless steel, steel, cast iron and mixed recyclable metal.

Before visiting

Before visiting

Separate metals where possible and contact the yard first if you are unsure whether a material can be accepted.

ID and payment

ID and payment

No cash buying. Sellers must provide valid ID and address verification. Payments are made through compliant electronic routes only.

Next step

Route your metal to the right team.