The Top 5 Recyclable Scrap Metals For Builders
Builders come across a wide range of scrap metal every day. But, which ones will get them the most bang for their buck at our scrap metal recycling yard? Read on to discover the top 5 recyclable scrap metals for builders!
Steel
One of the most valuable scrap metals for builders, steel is often used for beams and columns in the construction industry, as it is a strong, durable and low-cost metal that can be worked into a variety of shapes.
100% recyclable, steel is one of the easiest materials to recycle and reuse. Other common scrap steel products you can find in the building trade include, but are not limited to:
- Reinforcing bars
- Framing
- Studs
- Cladding panels
- Roof trusses
Aluminium
Did you know 75% of aluminium produced is still in use today? That’s because it’s one of the most heavily reused metals across the world thanks to its ease of recyclability.
Able to be recycled repeatedly without losing any of its original properties, aluminium is a lightweight, durable and malleable non-ferrous metal, often used to make windows and doors, as well as cans, foils, kitchen utensils and even aeroplane parts.
The building trade is definitely not short of aluminium, from day-to-day builders are likely to come across the following aluminium products:
- Doors, windows & roofs
- Staircases & railings
- Cladding
- Guttering
Lead
Also losing no quality when recycled, scrap metal buyers can purchase scrap lead at the same quality as mining new lead, which not only protects the environment but it also means scrap lead is always in high demand – especially at our scrap metal yard!
Our scrap metal merchants are always happy to trade scrap lead, as the metal is renowned for its malleability and versatility, demonstrated by its use across several applications and sectors. But, in the building trade, the following products are commonly recycled:
- Roof flashings
- Pipework
- Electrical conduits
- Cornices (decorative moulding that frames a building or furniture element)
Iron
A ferrous metal with extremely magnetic properties, iron has a low manufacturing cost, but a high strength when produced. One of the most abundant metals on our planet, scrap iron comes in all shapes and sizes.
This can include, but is not limited to, automotive parts, construction materials, industrial equipment, machinery, garden furniture, fencing and much more! If you’re a builder, you’re more likely to find scrap iron in:
- Structural columns, beams & girders
- Roofing & ridge cresting
- Railings, gates & finials (a distinctive ornament at the apex of a roof)
Copper
Known for being one of the most valuable non-ferrous metals to sell, copper can hold up to 95% of its original value – a much higher statistic than other metals. Always in high demand, copper is also capable of being recycled endlessly without losing any of its conductivity or durability.
Due to its unique set of properties, copper lends itself to a wide variety of applications across the construction sector, including but not limited to:
- Cable or wiring
- Pipework for plumbing and heating systems
- Roofing features, e.g. domes, spires, vaults, etc.
- Cladding for the facades of buildings
- Drainage systems
Building Scrap Metal Prices
The quality, quantity, and grade of your building scrap will directly influence the price you receive during trade. However, with the latest metal analysis systems at our scrap yard, you can trust that you’ll always get the best price for your scrap metal, no matter the material or how much of it you bring to us.
This is because our scrap metal prices are based on the London Metal Exchange (LME), the global leader in industrial metal trading, pricing, and hedging.
This approach ensures we follow industry standards, offering competitive, fair, and accurate scrap metal prices that adjust in line with supply and demand fluctuations.
Read our in-depth guide to the LME.
Scrap Metal Recycling For Builders
As merchants who work in a trade ourselves, we understand the need for a fast, reliable and straightforward scrap metal recycling service.
That’s why, if you bring your scrap metal to us before 4pm, we can guarantee you a same-day payment! Can’t get it to us before 4pm? No problem – we’ll simply pay you the following day.
While our services are suited to the following tradespeople, we welcome all customers to our local scrap yard. As well as builders, we can also service:
Recycle Your Building Scrap With Kas
Now you’re clued up on the top 5 recyclable scrap metals for builders, if you have plenty of building scrap lying around, why not visit our local scrap metal buyers to get something back for your metal?
Give us a call, email or visit our local scrapyard today. We are based in Atherton so we can also service the following areas: Preston, Leigh, Wigan, Tyldesley, Bolton, Worsley, Lancashire, Chorley, Westhoughton and Salford. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest company updates and industry news.
