Scrap Metal Bins
Store any type and amount of waste metal your business produces in a separate scrap metal bin or container. This helps segregate metal materials and products at the end of their life from other waste streams, which reduces contamination risks and improves recyclability.
At Business Waste, we can provide free bins for your waste metal. There are no delivery costs or bin hire fees – you only pay for collection. Select from a wide range of scrap metal bins of various sizes suitable for everything from empty food and drink cans to old pipes, sheet metal, and manufacturing byproducts.
Scrap metal bins are available for businesses anywhere in the UK whatever your industry, company size, and the kinds and volumes of waste metal you generate. Get a free no-obligation quote for the metal waste bins your business needs and collections – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.
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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
What can you put in a
scrap metal bin?
Anything made from at least 50% metal materials can be put in a scrap metal bin. This is to ensure as much metal as possible is recycled. You can combine products and items made from different metals in one bin – such as steel, aluminium, iron, copper, bronze, zinc, and any other metals.
The size of the scrap metal bin and kinds of waste your business produces may impact what you put in it. For example, a restaurant may use one to store aluminium cans, foil, and steel food tins. However, a construction company will likely use bigger containers for old metal pipes, tools, scrap parts, and large items.
Common examples of what you can put in a scrap metal bin include:
- Empty food and drink cans
- Clean and empty paint tins
- Metal pipes and sheets
- Old metal tools (including iron nails and screws)
- Some metal appliances
- Scrap car parts
While many electrical items contain metal elements, you should dispose of them with WEEE waste. This should still ensure the metal is removed and makes its way back to the metal recycling stream with hazardous and other materials (like plastic, glass, and ceramics) removed and disposed of safely.
Metal recycling bins
A wide range of metal recycling bins are available to suit the types and volumes of waste your organisation produces. Be aware of any weight limits for metal when choosing a bin, skip or container. Wheelie bins with two or four wheels are suitable for small amounts of scrap metal and lighter loads such as aluminium cans, foil, and tins.
Businesses that produce more substantial scrap metal typically store it in a skip. Skips come in many sizes and can hold heavier items such as pipes, sheet metal, and old metal furniture and car parts. There are various types and sizes of skips available.
Companies that generate large volumes of scrap metal often use roll on roll off containers. These are some of the biggest static waste containers available and ideal if your business regularly has lots of scrap metal to manage or large and heavy items. Sizes vary so ensure you have enough space on site.
Find the right metal recycling bin for your business:
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Wheelie bins
Two and four-wheel bins are suitable for small volumes and lighter metal waste
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Metal skips
A range of skip sizes suitable for storing all sorts of commercial scrap metal
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Roll on roll offs
The biggest available static containers for heavy and huge amounts of waste metal
Get a free quote for
waste metal bin collection
Organise cost-effective waste management for your business with suitable metal refuse bins and collections anywhere in the UK. Save money with free bins and containers to segregate and store your old metal. There are no delivery or rental charges – you only pay for collection.
Select the number, sizes, and types of metal bins and containers you need and ensure you have enough space to place them on your site. Combine with a daily, weekly, or fortnightly collection schedule for affordable and efficient removals. We can provide a tailored quote based on your exact requirements.
We work with local and national metal recycling companies to offer bespoke and competitive prices for metal bin collection in the UK. All metal is recycled, and you receive a free duty of care certificate as well. Get your free quote and speak to our friendly team if you have any questions – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online today.
Get a fast and free quote
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
Published 28th February 2025 by Graham Matthews.