Commercial Metal Recycling Services
Recycling metal waste isn’t just good for the environment; it makes commercial sense. Waste Mission offers nationwide commercial metal recycling services that transform scrap metal into value, combining transparent pricing, traceable processes, and over 40 years of industry expertise. Whether it’s ferrous or non-ferrous metals, our scrap metal recycling helps businesses reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and contribute to a circular economy.
Our Commercial Metal Recycling Process
Each stage of our process is designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs for clients, making waste management both sustainable and commercially rewarding. From car batteries to cast iron, steel, aluminium, and copper, we recycle a wide range of metal types for commercial customers. Our fully licensed scrap yard facilities and collection teams meet Environment Agency standards, so you can trust that your metal waste is handled safely and responsibly.
With over four decades of experience in scrap metal recycling, Waste Mission offers innovative, compliant, and fully traceable solutions for businesses across the UK. Every collection and recycling process is carefully managed to meet environmental regulations and delivers measurable results through our customer portal.
Scrap Metal Collection
We provide a reliable nationwide scrap metal collection service for commercial customers, also assisting with efficient storage and sorting systems on our customers’ sites.
Our fleet of tracked vehicles and trained drivers collect scrap metals from industrial and manufacturing sites, ensuring safe transportation and proper documentation. Clients can view schedules, certificates, and notes through our customer portal for complete visibility.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Collected metals are processed in our facilities. We recycle and repurpose ferrous metals, such as iron and steel, and non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, brass, lead, and copper.
Each batch is weighed to ensure a fair price for our customers, reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Scrap Metal Disposal
For any remaining waste that cannot be recycled, we handle disposal responsibly in compliance with UK regulations. Non-recyclable materials are diverted from landfill sites whenever possible.
All documentation, recycling rates, and waste transfer notes are available and stored in the Waste Mission portal, ensuring every step is traceable and audit-ready.
Turning Waste Into A Valuable Resource
Commercial metal recycling with Waste Mission enables businesses to transform waste into a valuable resource benefitting both their operations and the environment. By recycling scrap metal efficiently, clients can lower production costs, improve on-site efficiency, and strengthen their ESG reporting.
The process supports measurable reductions in carbon emissions and landfill use while enhancing environmental credibility and financial performance for the businesses we work with.
Types Of Commercial Metal We Process
We handle a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, copper, brass, lead, cast iron, and swarf. Waste Mission also supports specialist industries, from manufacturing, engineering, defence and aerospace to signage, automotive, and construction.
Each stream is managed separately to protect value and maintain full traceability, with rebates available for carefully sorted, high-value materials. Our core materials are metals from manufacturers and infrastructure companies along with the defence and automotive supply chain.
Sustainable Metal Recycling and Compliance
Recycling metal waste through Waste Mission reduces energy use, prevents unnecessary landfill disposal, and supports a greener supply chain. Our recycling methods help businesses stay compliant with Environment Agency guidelines while contributing to national sustainability goals.
The Waste Mission portal offers instant access to recycling rates, carbon savings, and compliance documentation, enabling businesses to demonstrate accountability and transparency.
Trusted by Leading Manufacturers
Our commercial metal recycling services have helped manufacturers and engineering firms increase efficiency, recover value, and meet compliance standards. Companies including SRD Engineering, Drurys Engineering, RE Thompson, and NCS Fabrication trust Waste Mission for fair pricing, accuracy, and traceability.
Drurys Engineering ISO 14001 Certification
Drury’s Transport needed to streamline its complex, multi-stream waste and achieve the rigorous ISO 14001 certification. Through the implementation of a unified digital tracking system,the installation of a pucking machine, and certified recycling programs, Drury’s achieved full compliance, secured 98% resource recovery, and established itself as a clear leader in verified sustainability.
Book Your Metal Waste Collection Today
Find out how much more value your business could recover by partnering with Waste Mission. Our commercial metal recycling service offers a transparent and traceable solution that helps you reduce costs, stay compliant, and achieve your sustainability objectives. We can arrange one-off or regular scrap metal collections for commercial, industrial, and domestic sites.
For many years, Waste Mission has been an invaluable partner, consistently providing friendly, helpful, and supportive waste management services. Their commitment to excellence has been instrumental in enabling Drurys’ continuous business improvement.
Mike Danson | Drurys Engineering
FAQs
We support our clients at every stage of their metal recycling journey, offering expert guidance, tailored solutions, and transparent data. Below are answers to questions we’re commonly asked.
How quickly can collections be arranged?
Collection times depend on your site location and volume; however, we typically arrange collections within a few working days. Our scheduling team will confirm your preferred time slot to keep operations running smoothly.
What areas do you cover?
Waste Mission operates nationally throughout the UK. Our commercial metal recycling services are available to businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, offering the same level of service, traceability, and compliance, regardless of your location.
What happens if my metal waste is contaminated?
We manage collections for businesses of all sizes, from small garages with occasional metal waste to large manufacturers producing high volumes. Each collection is tailored to your operational needs.
How is Waste Mission different from other scrap metal recyclers?
We combine four decades of expertise with full transparency. Our customer portal gives clients complete visibility over pricing, weights, and compliance documentation, offering accuracy and accountability often missing from traditional metal recycling services.
Do you also handle electrical or battery waste?
Yes. Many of our commercial clients generate additional waste streams, such as electronic equipment and batteries, alongside metals. We provide compliant WEEE recycling and battery recycling services that can be managed together for convenience and reduced vehicle movements. You can learn more about these on our WEEE Recycling and Battery Recycling pages.
What documentation and reports do you provide?
We provide all required waste transfer notes, consignment notes, and recycling certificates as part of every service. Clients also receive access to detailed reports through the Waste Mission customer portal, including recycling rates, carbon savings, and compliance documents for audits and ESG reporting.
Do you buy scrap metal or offer a pay service?
We always offer a fair price for your scrap metal and ensure fair measurements of weight. Our team will weigh and assess each load accurately to determine its value, and payments are processed promptly according to the Environment Agency and Scrap Metal Dealers Act requirements.
What metal waste examples do you collect?
We collect and recycle a wide range of metal waste from commercial sites, such as manufacturing offcuts, swarf, shavings, and end-of-life components and machinery, copper cable and wiring, structural beams, and aluminium panels and more. These materials are processed and recycled to recover their full value while reducing landfill waste.