Keep lightweight scrap easy to identify
Many forms accepted
Frames, sheet, sections, panels and offcuts can all form part of a load.
Mixed items considered
Tell us about steel fixings, plastic parts and other attached materials.
Load condition recorded
Loose, bundled or installed aluminium can be described before collection.
Clear aluminium in its different forms
Aluminium is a lightweight, non-ferrous metal that can be recycled repeatedly. It appears in frames, sheet, sections, panels, components and production offcuts, often with other materials attached. We arrange aluminium scrap collection in Newcastle upon Tyne for loose pieces and larger accumulated loads. Describe the form and estimated quantity, then tell us whether the metal is bundled, dismantled or still part of a bigger item. This helps us distinguish straightforward aluminium scrap from mixed equipment or assemblies.
Separate fixings and mixed attachments
Steel screws, brackets, plastics and other attachments can make aluminium harder to identify as a clear material group. Separate them where this can be done easily, but don't dismantle difficult items solely for collection. Instead, keep mixed pieces together and explain what they contain. If aluminium is spread across a workshop or stored among other scrap, grouping it at an accessible point can simplify the pickup. Photographs are helpful for panels, frames and larger items whose construction isn't obvious from a short description.
Frequently asked questions
Which aluminium items can I enquire about?
You can ask about frames, sheet, sections, panels, components and production offcuts. Tell us whether the items are loose or part of a larger assembly, and give an estimate of the overall quantity.
Must steel fixings be removed first?
Remove obvious attachments only where this is easy and practical. Don't dismantle difficult items solely for collection. Describe any steel, plastic or other materials that remain attached to the aluminium.
How should loose aluminium be prepared?
Group it together at an accessible point if possible. Keep clearly identified aluminium apart from general steel and mixed waste. Tell us whether it is loose, bundled or stored in containers when you enquire.