Metal Screw Recycling
Hassle-free metal screw recycling services for Atherton and the surrounding areas.
Your Local Screw Recycling Yard
Wondering where to recycle nails and screws near you? The team of friendly and professional scrap metal merchants at our local screw recycling yard can help! Whether you’re a builder who needs to replace them, or you’re a roofer with scrap screws to sell – we want your scrap metal! But what’s in it for you? Well, our scrap metal buyers can help you dispose of your scrap screws and nails responsibly – all while making a profit!
Based in Atherton, our team can also service customers located in and around the wider Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas, including (but not limited to) Wigan, Bolton, Chorley, Manchester, Preston, Leigh, Tyldesley, Salford and Westhoughton. Aside from metal screws and nails, we also buy a wide range of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead, iron and more!
Screw Recycling Prices
Scrap metal prices fluctuate in line with supply and demand, so it can be tricky to know whether you’re making a good profit on your scrap metal or not. But it need not be! At Kas Metal Trading, we take this uncertainty away by basing all of our prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME). So you get the fairest, most accurate and competitive price for your scrap every time you weigh-it-in with us!
What is the London Metal Exchange?
The London Metal Exchange, or the LME, is the world centre for industrial metal hedging, pricing, and trading – implementing a globally published set of rules and regulations for the sale and trading of all non-ferrous metals. This sets an international standard to follow and forms the basis of a sustainable and orderly scrap metal trading market. Basing all of our scrap metal prices on the LME allows our scrap metal merchants to offer the very best prices – every, single time!
To read our in-depth guide to the LME, please click here.
Are Metal Screws Recyclable?
Yes! Screws and other structural fasteners, such as nails, nuts or bolts, are all 100% recyclable as they are generally made out of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This means they are also able to be recycled over and over without losing any of their original properties. The following metals are ones we are most likely to accept…
Steel Screws
Known for their strength and durability, steel screws, particularly stainless steel screws, are held in high value amongst the construction industry thanks to their corrosion resistance. They come in various sizes, head types, and thread types, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Aluminium Screws
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant and non-magnetic, aluminium screws are suited to a variety of applications, especially where weight reduction and resistance to certain environments are important. They are commonly used in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and marine industries due to their unique properties.
Brass Screws
Known for their golden appearance and excellent corrosion resistance, brass screws are especially well-suited to moist environments. They are often used in woodworking, furniture assembly and even outdoor projects, due to their resistance to rust and tarnishing.
How Does Metal Screw Recycling Work?
The first step to screw recycling is determining the value of your scrap. This will depend on the amount, type and grade of metal you bring in for a valuation. Our scrap metal merchants will begin by weighing and assessing the screws using the latest in metal analysis systems.
To make things easy and safe, we have a dedicated parking area just for scrap drop-offs, away from the hustle of all other vehicles. Want to see your scrap being weighed and graded? You’re welcome to watch from our designated viewing area.
Once your metal has been assessed, we’ll provide you with a detailed weigh-in ticket that gives you a clear breakdown of how we calculated the final price.
If you’re happy to proceed, our scrap metal merchants will offer you a wide range of flexible and prompt payment options to choose from, including cheques, bank transfers, and our exclusive pre-paid card method. Drop off your screws before 4pm, and we’ll make sure you’re paid the same day! If not, no worries – we’ll simply pay you the following day.
Why Replace Your Metal Screws?
- Rust/Corrosion – Metal screws rust over time, especially in moist, salty or chemical-prone environments. Corrosion then weakens the screw, reducing its ability to hold materials together – potentially leading to leaks or structural failure.
- Improper installation – If the wrong size, type or material has been used, this can lead to structural failure. Over-tightening screws can also be detrimental, as this can strip the threads and damage the washer.
- Structural movement – Construction materials expand and contract with temperature changes, putting stress on the screws. This can cause them to loosen or back out of the material, necessitating replacement.
Why Recycle Your Metal Screws?
The answer is simple. The best way to get rid of your unwanted screws responsibly is to recycle them! This way, they can be melted down and re-used again and again. Not only does this negate the need to mine for new materials, reducing CO² emissions and minimising our impact on climate change, but it also contributes to the concept of a circular economy – ensuring we preserve as many of the Earth’s natural resources as we can. Plus, as a tradesperson, you get the added bonus of some extra cash and a reduction in the weight you’re carrying to your next job!
We can guarantee…
Screw Recycling, Made Simple
If the time has come to replace old, faulty screws, or you’re a tradesperson who comes across this kind of scrap metal on a daily basis, bring it in to us for a quick, reliable & straight-forward valuation! Using the latest in metal analysis systems, we can efficiently and accurately weigh and grade your scrap metal and offer you the best price possible – always based on the LME.
Get in touch with our scrap metal merchants today to learn more, or visit our local scrap metal yard to get the ball rolling now!