Some scrap metal FAQs
Recycling metal uses less mining, purifying and shaping it.
Metal recycling helps preserve critical resources.
Scrap metals such as steel, copper, aluminium, brass, and iron can be recycled and reused numerous times.
You can bring your scrap metal to our fully equipped yard, or KDS Scrap Metals can provide metal collection services across East Lancashire. Call us to discuss.
Depending on the type of metal and several other factors, such as:
Location, Market Price, Time of the year and Demand
Scrap metal is a commodity, and like all commodities, the prices of metal will change depending on supply and demand.
At KDS Scrap Metals, we purchase all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including heavy engineering grade carbon steels, through to lighter gauge mild steels and punchings.
If you want to dispose of your scrap metal at our site, you must bring evidence of identity from all persons disposing of the scrap metal for payment.
Accepted forms of identification include a UK passport, or an original passport from any nationality, a UK photocard driving licence, or an official national identity card.
Our reputation is crucial to us, and all scrap metals and materials are weighed on our own fully calibrated weighbridge.
