Metals

On average, 3% of the contents of an average businesses waste container will made up of various types of metal waste.

Metals Waste Stream icon - aluminium and steel food and drink cans, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, metal shelving and fixtures, empty clean drums, electrical cable cut-offs

This is likely to include a broad range of metal related waste, such as aluminium and steel food and drinks cans, ferrous (iron) and non-ferrous scrap metals, metal shelving and fixtures, empty but clean drums, electrical cable cut-offs, metal bottle tops... etc etc..

The good news is that most metal waste is highly recyclable, so by taking it to your local TRC and not putting it into waste containers you can avoid paying premium rates for disposal.

Some metals are heavy, others are bulky. For instance the disposal of cans (which can be very bulky) can often equate on average to £6.37 per container. Heavy and bulky metals can cost considerabally more and prices will vary by type and volume. Recycling at your local TRC really is the answer.

Top Tips for Recycling your metal - by using your local TRC you are saving on expensive waste container space, landfill tax and for paying out for the legal disposal of your metal waste.

Take your metal waste to your local TRC - you will have unlimited access, unlimited volume and it is open 362 days a year - all for just £7.95 per week. Join TRC now.

For cans and tins:

For all your cans and tins use our Recycling Boxes (don't forget to include your metal bottle tops)
If you are looking for smart, colourful and cost effective internal recycling boxes then take a look at our POS Recycling Box Kit - a full range of containers specially designed to take cans, paper, plastic bottles and polystyrene cups, and they look great too.
TRC Top Tip 1: always use the clear internal bag liners to help define and measure your segregation performance - making your smart kit entirely re-usable..
TRC Top Tip 2: this kit looks so good, you can feel confident taking them with you to trade shows, launch events or even a party at home - your own mini recycling station!

For other metals:

TRC Top Tip 3: Struggling to encase loose metal tubing etc - then use TRC Bundling Tape to wrap up the problem - your TRC tape does not affect the recycling of any waste streams, accepted by your local TRC.
Please ensure large drums are empty, oils have been removed from engines or motors and batteries show no sign of leakages. For further information ask any of our site agents or call us on 01942 728090.