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Metal Waste Disposal & Recycling Services

Recycling metal protects the environment, reduces costs, and keeps valuable materials in use. Metals are infinitely recyclable, and most commercial metal waste can be recovered to create new products rather than being sent to landfill.

We make metal waste disposal simple with free bins, nationwide collections, and fully licensed recycling. From manufacturing offcuts to used food tins, we collect and recycle all types of metal from any UK business. You only pay for the collection.

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Get a fast FREE quote for your metal waste disposal

  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of metal waste
  • FREE skips, bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK
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Metal Waste Collection Process

  1. Request your free quote

    Tell us what metal waste you produce and how often you need collections. Receive a tailored quote within one hour.

  2. Free metal waste bins delivered

    We provide skips, wheelie bins, and containers depending on the quantity and type of metal waste you produce.

  3. Safe storage onsite

    Fill containers within the weight limits and keep them secure to prevent contamination. Indoor storage is ideal but not essential.

  4. We collect and recycle

    Licensed carriers remove your metal waste at a time that suits your operations. All metal is taken to authorised recycling facilities.

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Why Use Business Waste for 
Metal Waste Collections?

Common Waste Metal Challenges

  • Overflowing metal bins disrupt operations
  • Metal theft risk if stored unsecured
  • Landfill disposal wastes valuable materials
  • Non-compliance risks fines and reputational damage

What Business Waste Provides

  • Reliable collections tailored to your production schedule
  • Secure containers to prevent contamination and theft
  • Full recycling with zero landfill where possible
  • Duty-of-care documentation for every load

We recycle everything we collect to conserve resources, lower your carbon footprint, and often reduce your costs.

Interested in recycling rebates? Check out our metal recycling rebates service

Metal Recycling Rebates

Bespoke Metal Waste Disposal 
for Your Business

Every industry produces metal waste in different forms, including:

Whether it is daily scrap from a production line or occasional volumes during refurbishment, we tailor bins, collection frequency, and recycling routes to suit your site and waste mix.

We can also advise where rebates may be available. Metal has value when recycled correctly.

Metal Waste Bins

Store metals securely and separate from other waste streams to maximise recycling quality and avoid contamination.

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  • 240L Wheelie Bins

    The standard size wheelie bin – perfect for tins, cans and small scrap.

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  • 660L Wheelie Bins

    A larger size bin – fits more small-scale waste metal items.

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  • 1100L Wheelie Bins

    Our largest wheelie bin – fits the most amount of small-scale waste metal items.

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Skips & Large Containers 
For Metal Waste

Our larger containers – perfect for bulky metal waste and high-volume manufacturing waste.

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Read Our Customer Reviews

Trusted by 30,000+ UK Businesses

5 Star Rating

Efficient communication

We have worked alongside Business Waste for quite a few months now, and their efficiency with communication and resolving queries is great. Allie especially is a pleasure to liaise with. Great company from a B2B perspective

Flo Bolton-Smith

5 Star Rating

The real definition of service

The service received from was simply outstanding. Good advice and a demonstration of a willingness to help and get me a solution.

Jide Banwo

5 Star Rating

Exceptional service

I’ve been using Business Waste for our weekly rubbish collection, and I can’t recommend them highly enough! They are an exceptional, well-run, and organised company that truly understands the needs of their clients.

Gregory Harrand

5 Star Rating

Excellent service set up process

I was impressed by the the speed of setting up the service. I made a single phone call and all the necessary paperwork was done efficiently.

Yahya Saeed

Our Commitment to 
Metal Waste Compliance

We ensure your business meets:

You receive:

  • Licensed carriers and secure transport
  • Recycling and recovery rather than landfill
  • Documentation for full traceability
  • Storage and segregation guidance for your team
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Get a fast FREE quote for metal waste collection

  • Free quote within 1 hr
  • Any type of metal waste
  • FREE skips, bins and delivery
  • We cover all of the UK

Metal Waste Disposal FAQs

  • METAL What is metal waste?

    Any item that is at least 50 per cent metal and no longer usable, including swarf, offcuts, tools, cans, or metal components.

    Explore more about metal waste in our comprehensive scrap metal guide.

  • METAL How is metal waste disposed?

    We separate, shred, melt, and reform metals into new products at specialist facilities. Recycling uses significantly less energy than producing metals from raw materials.

  • METAL What bins should metal waste go in?

    Metal must be separated in designated bins or skips to prevent contamination and ensure full recycling. We provide these free of charge.

  • METAL How much metal waste is produced each year in the UK?

    The UK generates millions of tonnes of metal waste annually. Much of this is from manufacturing and engineering. Almost all of it can be recycled when handled correctly.

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Published 6th April 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 9th December 2025