Keep each metal stream easy to follow
Steel grouped clearly
Ferrous pieces can be kept apart from copper and aluminium scrap.
Cable details considered
Insulation and attached fittings help explain the material awaiting pickup.
Quantities estimated
Load estimates help us understand several separate metal groups at one site.
Collect separate metal streams from your site
Steel, copper, cable and other metals are easier to understand when they're kept in clear groups. We travel to North Shields for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and copper cable collection from customer and business premises. Tell us the likely material type, its form and the approximate quantity. Steel sections need different information from bundled cable or loose copper pipe, so identify each group separately where possible. If you're unsure about a grade, describe the item and keep it apart from clearly identified material rather than guessing.
Set up an accessible collection point
A clear pickup position can prevent sorted material from becoming mixed again before we arrive in North Shields. Group metal somewhere we can reach and tell us about gates, parking or restrictions around the site. For cable, describe insulation and any attached connectors. For heavier steel, include dimensions and estimated weights where known. Photographs showing the full collection point can be more helpful than close views alone, particularly when several grades or containers are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Do you collect both ferrous and non-ferrous metal?
Yes. We collect ferrous material such as ordinary steel and non-ferrous metal such as copper and aluminium. Keep obvious groups separate where practical and describe any mixed or uncertain pieces.
How should cable be prepared for collection?
Group similar cable together and describe its insulation, plugs or connectors. You don't need to strip it solely for collection. Tell us how it is bundled or stored and provide an estimate of the amount.
What photographs are useful for a mixed load?
Show each material group, the full collection area and the route used to reach it. Include closer photographs of unusual pieces or markings, but make sure we can also see the overall quantity and access.