A Reputable, Trustworthy Buyer of Scrap Metal in Hertfordshire | Cheshunt Metals Ltd

Most Hertfordshire residents are now fully aware of what an important and overwhelmingly positive contribution metal recycling makes to our world – both in terms of reducing carbon emissions and similar environmental harm, and in terms of creating and sustaining UK jobs. So our scrap merchants are going to take the will to recycle as a start point in this latest blog, and provide a guide on recycling scrap metal.

If you’re already clued up or have a question regarding the scrap metal recycling services we provide Hertfordshire and its surrounds, then don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team of time served scrap merchants on 01992 642 066 or 01992 625 622.

Scrap Metal Recycling – A Guide for First Timers

We’re not the only means of recycling scrap metal, Hertfordshire residents can:

• Use local collection programs
• Visit recycling centres
• Or sell consignments to our scrap merchants directly

It is worth considering however that the first two options won’t get you paid; our scrap merchants on the other hand, constantly monitor global scrap values to ensure we can pay you every single penny your particular type and quantity of scrap metal is worth, using technologically sophisticated weighing and grading equipment.

But, you might be asking – I’m not even sure what scrap I’ve got! The two broad categories are ferrous and non-ferrous. The former includes iron and steel (separated from the rest by means of a magnet), while the latter includes aluminum, brass, stainless steel, copper and bronze. While ferrous metals are not worth much, they’re often found in heavier loads and larger quantities, so certainly aren’t worth ignoring or turning away.

Those around Hertfordshire who are keen on adding up a tidy sum via scrap metal recycling should keep an eye out for non-ferrous metals, which are the real earner. You have two strategies available: recycle as you go, bringing a regular stream of small quantities to our scrap merchants; most, however, opt to stockpile scrap metal for a while and then bring it all in together. This has the bonus of saving you time and money in transportation costs.

While many of our domestic clients only visit rarely, following a spring cleaning or when they’re replacing old items which contain or are made of metal, Hertfordshire’s tradesmen, builders and commercial entities are constantly bringing consignments to us; so if you’re an electrician, builder or a similar trade used to encountering unwanted metal, consider visiting a scrap metal specialist like Cheshunt Metals Ltd – there’s money to be made!

Keep in mind that the Scrap Metal Dealers Act puts into place a number of regulations that need to be accounted for; most crucially the ban on cash payments (scrap merchants need to pay out with cheque or bank transfer), and the need for photo I.D before payment can be made.