Australia’s industries produce millions of tonnes of scrap metal each year. Factories, construction sites, and manufacturing plants can accumulate large piles of metal waste over time. This growing metal waste makes scrap metal removal services more important than ever.
For example, Australians generated over 5.7 million tonnes of metal waste in 2020–21. The good news is about 84% of that was recycled. Dedicated industrial scrap removal helps businesses clear out old machinery and steel, making space for new equipment and keeping the workplace safe and clean. Metal Recyclings provides industrial scrap recycling solutions across Australia, making it easy for factories and warehouses to recycle metal waste.
Why Industrial Businesses Need Scrap Metal Removal
Industrial clients face several challenges if metal scrap builds up. A dedicated scrap metal collection service solves these problems:
- Free Up Space: Piles of scrap metal can take up valuable floor or yard space. Removing scrap clears room for production and storage.
- Improve Safety: Loose metal pieces can be a trip or injury hazard. Sharp edges or heavy scrap can cause accidents. Regular removal keeps workers and equipment safe.
- Stay Compliant: Australia has strict rules for handling industrial waste. Professional scrap removal means you follow these rules and avoid fines or shutdowns.
- Meet Sustainability Goals: Recycling metal supports corporate green targets. Using recycled metal reduces pollution and carbon emissions, which is more sustainable for the economy and environment.
- Enhance Efficiency: A clean, organised site helps workers move around and complete tasks faster. With scrap gone, forklifts and cranes can operate smoothly.
- Protect Your Reputation: Customers and regulators expect companies to manage waste responsibly. Showing that you recycle scrap boosts your corporate image.
Our Comprehensive Scrap Metal Removal Services
Our metal recycling company offers a full range of services to make scrap disposal easy and profitable:
- On-site Pickup and Collection: We provide scheduled pickup from your site. Whether it’s a one-time clean-up or a regular service, our truck comes to your warehouse or plant to collect scrap.
- Bin and Skip Hire: We supply heavy-duty metal bins or skips that you can fill at your own pace. When the bin is full, we pick it up and replace it. This is convenient for ongoing scrap collection.
- Crane Truck Collection: For oversized or heavy scrap (like old machinery, steel frames, or building debris), we offer crane trucks and forklifts. Our crew can safely lift and load large metal items from your site.
- Weighing and Instant Payment: Each load is weighed accurately on site. You get paid instantly based on the weight and type of metal, so you start earning from your scrap immediately. We use fair market rates and full transparency.
- Responsible Recycling: We sort the collected metal and send it to licensed recycling centers. Our partners use advanced equipment to separate, clean, and melt metals. As a leading industrial scrap recycling company, we ensure your materials are processed under environmental guidelines.
- Export and Global Markets: Some metals are sent to overseas smelters and mills. By accessing international markets, we can offer competitive prices. Your scrap may travel overseas to be turned into new metal products.
- Environmental Compliance: We follow all Australian regulations and environmental standards. You will receive paperwork confirming the weight and destination of your scrap, which helps with your own compliance records.
Types of Metals We Accept
We accept all common industrial scrap metals. In Australia about 86% of scrap metal waste is steel, but we handle both ferrous and non-ferrous metals:
- Ferrous Metals (contain iron): Steel beams, iron pipes, metal sheets, car bodies, old machinery. These are magnetic and include most steel and iron items.
- Non-Ferrous Metals (no iron): Aluminium (frames, panels, cans), copper (wiring, pipes, coils), lead (batteries, roofing), brass (plumbing parts), and more. These are not magnetic and often more valuable.
Metals are split into these categories for recycling. We buy and process both types. Even if metal parts are attached to wood, plastic or electronics, we can often separate and recycle the metal parts. If in doubt, just ask – our experts know how to handle most items.
Benefits of Recycling Industrial Metal
Recycling scrap metal has clear advantages for your business and the planet:
- Eco-Friendly: Recycling metal uses much less energy and raw materials than making new metal from ore. It reduces mining and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. Using recycled metals helps fight climate change.
- Earns You Money: Scrap metal has value. By recycling your old metal, you earn cash instead of paying to discard it. This turns your waste into revenue and lowers disposal costs.
- Clears and Organises Workspaces: Removing scrap keeps your site tidy. Employees can move safely, and you can use the cleared space for productive work.
- Supports the Economy: Recycled metal is sent back into manufacturing. This creates jobs in the recycling industry and keeps industry strong by conserving resources.
- Meets Green Targets: Recycling helps companies meet environmental goals. Customers, investors and regulators appreciate businesses that manage waste responsibly.
- Avoids Landfill: By recycling, you reduce the amount of metal waste that goes to landfill. This prevents soil and water pollution from metal waste and dangerous materials.
How the Scrap Metal Recycling Process Works
Our process is simple and transparent:
- Collection: We pick up your scrap metal from your site using trucks, bins or cranes.
- Weighing: Our truck has built-in scales. We weigh the scrap on site so you know the exact weight.
- Sorting: At our recycling center, the scrap is sorted. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are separated. Any non-metal parts (wires, plastics) are removed. Hazardous items (like batteries, oils) are taken out and handled safely.
- Processing: Large pieces are cut or shredded. The metal is then melted in specialized furnaces. Steel goes to a steel mill furnace; aluminium to an aluminium smelter; etc.
- New Products: The melted metal is poured into molds or cast into ingots. These raw materials are used to make new products like car parts, pipes, appliances and building materials.
- Quality Control: We ensure all recycled metal meets industry standards. Contaminants are removed, and the recycled metal is as good as new.
- Documentation: We provide a receipt or certificate detailing the weight and value of your recycled metal. This helps you track savings and comply with regulations.
- Circular Economy: By recycling, your scrap metal completes a loop. Nothing is wasted, and the material is turned into useful products again.
Contact Us and Call to Action
Ready to clear out your scrap metal and earn cash? Metal Recyclings is a leading industrial scrap recycling company serving businesses across Australia. From factories and warehouses to construction sites, we can handle any industrial scrap. Contact us today to schedule your scrap metal collection or bin delivery. Our friendly team will handle everything from pickup to payment.
Phone: (02) 9623 7380 / (02) 8730 8709
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Let us show you how easy and profitable recycling scrap metal can be for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions – Industrial Scrap Metal Removal
What types of scrap metal do you accept?
We accept both ferrous (iron-containing) and non-ferrous metals. Common items include steel pipes, beams, machinery parts, copper wiring, aluminium panels, lead batteries, brass fixtures, and more. If it’s metal (and not hazardous), we can likely recycle it.
How does the scrap metal collection service work?
Simply contact us with your location and volume. We bring a bin or send a truck at an agreed time. You fill the bin or we load up your scrap right away. Then we weigh the load on our truck and pay you on the spot based on the metal type and weight.
How am I paid for my scrap metal?
Payment is fair and immediate. We pay by weight at the current market rate for each metal. Our certified scales ensure accuracy. Once weighed, we issue payment immediately, usually by electronic transfer (EFT) or on-site cash (if arranged).
Do you service my area?
We offer scrap metal removal Australia-wide. Whether you are in a capital city or a regional town, we can arrange pickup. Just call us to find out how we can service your location.
Can I schedule regular pickups for ongoing scrap?
Many industrial clients set up weekly or monthly pickups. We can leave a bin at your site and collect it as it fills, or visit on a set schedule. Contact us to create a custom plan that fits your production cycle.
Do you handle large or heavy scrap items?
Our crane trucks and forklifts allow us to safely collect oversized scrap like old steel structures, machinery or vehicles. We can break down and load large metal items on site if needed, so you don’t have to dismantle them yourself.
Is recycling scrap metal really worth it?
Recycling scrap metal saves on disposal costs, earns you money, and helps the environment. It also keeps your workplace safer and more efficient. Overall, it’s an easy way to turn waste into profit and meet environmental goals.