Scrap Metal Frequently Asked Questions

We take all ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.

Ferrous scrap is anything that contains iron. This includes:

• washing machines
• tumble dryers
• combi-boilers
• radiators
• household appliances
• girder
• plate
• gates, doors, railings etc.

Non-ferrous scrap does not contain iron. This includes:

• Copper – tube, pipe, wire
• Brass – taps, fittings, ornaments
• Aluminium – used aluminium, HE9, new production cuttings, car wheels, cast
• Cables – household cable, data cable, singles, armoured
• Lead – flashing, pipe
• Stainless steel – sinks, utensils, commercial fittings, valves
• Zinc – sheeting, diecast
• Motors – standard electrical motors, starters and alternators, washing machine motors

No, we buy scrap from everyone – both new and existing customers.

Contact our office on 01942 88 33 22 or atherton@kasmetal.com (Manchester), or 01767 31 31 13 or biggleswade@kasmetal.com (Bedfordshire), and we will be happy to help. If we can’t identify your scrap, we have systems on site that will analyse your metal for you.

No, we don’t accept any white goods at our recycling centre.

We can offer collection in the form of skip hire from our Bedfordshire site.

All items must be delivered to our Manchester site.

Just contact our friendly office on 01942 88 33 22 or atherton@kasmetal.com (Manchester), or 01767 31 31 13 or biggleswade@kasmetal.com (Bedfordshire).  We’ll be happy to help.

We have two UK sites, one based in Atherton, Manchester, and another in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and buy scrap metal from all over the UK.

In Great Manchester, we cover:
Atherton
Bolton
Chorley
Manchester
Preston
Lancashire
Salford
Wigan
Leigh
Tyldesley
Worsley
Westhoughton

In Bedforshire, we cover:
Henlow
Potton
Shefford
Sandy
Arlesey
Stotfold

All our contact details are here.

Yes, you can find us at the below accounts:

We are known for our competitive and fair pricing, which is based on the London Metal Exchange. As this rate changes daily, please contact the office on 01942 88 33 22 or atherton@kasmetal.com (Manchester), or 01767 31 31 13 or biggleswade@kasmetal.com (Bedfordshire), for a quote.

We offer flexible, prompt payments and a variety of payment options – including Bank Transfers, Cheque or Prepaid Card. Please contact us for more information.

To register with us just bring a photo driving licence or a passport with proof of address. Accounts are set up instantly so you can weigh-in your scrap on the same day.  You can also complete the required details form in advance of your visit via the registration page.

All transactions before 4pm are paid on the same day; any after 4pm are paid the following day.

No, we will do this on site when you deliver. All material is weighed on our platform scales and processed through our weighing software system. Each weigh is grossed and tared to avoid weighing errors. A weigh ticket is issued – fully compliant with waste regulations – with all weighing and grading information, giving our suppliers a transparent view of the process.

We offer a well-maintained and clean unloading area which ensures vehicle safety when visiting our site. Our large, dedicated trade scrap yard enables visitors to unload and segregate their material, while remaining separate from all other vehicles.

Yes, we provide a safe waiting area for suppliers to watch material being weighed, before receiving a weigh ticket and payment.