Waste Disposal & Specialty Removal
Scrap metal collection removes ferrous and non-ferrous metal — appliances, radiators, cable, tools, machinery and general scrap — and sends it for recycling. iTrade also separates metal from mixed loads during clearances.
Who it is for: Householders, farms, tradespeople and businesses with scrap metal to clear.
What it covers: Collection of household and commercial scrap metal for recycling, on its own or from a wider clearance.
When a survey is needed: A photo is usually enough; larger or mixed loads may need a quick look.
Metal is one of the most recyclable materials, so separating it from general waste keeps it in use and out of landfill. iTrade recovers metal both as a standalone collection and while sorting other clearances.
iTrade collects scrap metal as part of a waste collection and recycling service. The service does not include buying scrap, paying cash for metal or applying a scrap-value credit.
Scope
How the work runs
Send a photo and say roughly what metal there is and how much.
Your quotation covers collection and handling. It does not include purchasing the metal, paying cash or applying a scrap-value credit.
A collection is arranged to suit you.
Metal is separated by type and sent for recycling.
The completed area is checked against the agreed scope. Before booking, confirm which waste transfer record applies to the job, who will issue it and who must retain it.
Your quote
| Factor | What it means for your quote |
|---|---|
| Quantity and type of metal | How much, and whether it is ferrous or non-ferrous. |
| Heavy or awkward items | Large items and machinery need extra handling. |
| Access | Whether a vehicle can reach the metal and how far it must be carried. |
| Recoverable value | The quotation is based on collection, handling, access and the receiving route; no scrap-value payment or credit is applied. |
Responsible handling
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Reuse | Working items and reusable equipment are directed to reuse where practical. |
| Recycle | Metal is separated by type and sent to permitted recycling facilities. |
| Recover | Mixed metal is processed so materials are recovered rather than wasted. |
| Responsible disposal | Any non-metal residue goes for controlled disposal under duty-of-care rules. |
Before you enquire
The more of this you can share, the faster iTrade can give a realistic figure:
Reassurance and compliance
iTrade provides scrap metal collection as a waste service; it does not purchase scrap, pay cash for metal or apply a scrap-value credit.
iTrade Recycling Ltd is registered with the Environment Agency as an Upper Tier carrier, broker and dealer under CBDU521652. The public record was checked on 10 August 2026 and expires on 9 February 2027; customers should follow the official register link and check it again before hiring.
Read the full guide: how to check a waste carrier registration
Official guidance
Use these official records and guidance pages to check the waste, safety or legal information referenced above.
Common questions
No. iTrade collects scrap metal for recycling as a waste service and does not buy scrap, pay cash for metal or apply a scrap-value credit.
Both ferrous metals, such as steel and iron, and non-ferrous, such as copper, brass and aluminium.
Yes. Metal is separated and recovered while sorting house, garage, barn and commercial clearances.
Yes, subject to a look at size, weight and access, with larger items needing extra handling.
Practical guidance
Talk it through
Share a few details and get a clear, no-obligation quote. If it helps to talk first, call and we will guide you through what is involved.
