Our BUSSINESS
Scrap metal business means a commercial establishment, which, as one of its principal business purposes, purchases scrap metal for purposes of resale or processing including transient buyers of scrap metal and itinerant businesses, as defined herein.
What We Do
Scrap Metal Recycling
What We Collect
Scrap Metal Collection Process
Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Recyling
According to research conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, recycling scrap metals can be quite beneficial to the environment. Using recycled scrap metal in place of virgin iron ore can yield:
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REDUCTION IN WATER USE
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REDUCTON IN AIR POLUTION
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SAVING IN RAW MATERIAL USED
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REDUCTION IN WATER POLUTION
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REDUCTION IN MINING WASTES
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ALUMINIUM SAVINGS OF ENERGY
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COPPER SAVINGS OF ENERGY
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LEAD SAVINGS OF ENERGY
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ZINC SAVINGS OF ENERGY
What We Collect
Without metals, the gadgets and gizmos you depend on every day – including the computer you are using to visit our website – could not exist. They are present and significant in many industries such as construction, transport, energy, packaging, and domestic. Scrap metal means any old, waste or discarded metal or metallic material, and any product, article or assembly which is made from or contains metal and is broken, worn out or regarded by its last holder as having reached the end of its useful life. Anything from a car to a hair dryer contains one of the two main recyclable types of metals, which we are ready to collect and recycle, protecting environment on your behalf.
- ferrous metals which those containing iron such as nickel, steel and iron itself
- non-ferrous metals including common metals such as aluminium, tin, copper and zinc
Scrap Metal Collection Process
If you’re looking for a company that will take care of all your scrap metal, you’ve come to the right place! The process is quick and easy, and we’ll take care of all the dirty work for you. No matter how much you have or how problematic your scrap can be, you can be sure that we will dispose of it in a safe, convenient and legal manner. Just follow these easy steps and you’re good to go.
Scrap metal to collect
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weighting (electronic scales)
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recycling process
- Gather all your scrap metal for us to collect. The more organised you are, the faster we’ll be able to collect it.
- Once everything is in place, give us a call.
- After we arrive at your door, we need to confirm your identity, so have an ID ready.
- Then we commence the weighting process. We use high-tech electronic scales to get a precise reading on the weight of your scrap metal.
- With the weighting done, we commence with the collection proper. Using cranes and other specialised devices depending on the size of your scrap metal heap, we load all your trash on our vehicle.
- The time has come to make payment. The weight and material determines the price.
- Once the transaction has been finalised, we take all the scrap metal for it to undergo a recycling process.
Scrap metal prices
Prices for scrap metal are in a state of constant flux, as they change in accordance with the global market. You can be sure that by trusting Trans Metal, you always get the best deal for your scrap. Even though the price of scrap changes on a daily basis, you can predict how the price will change based on current market needs. If you want to find out the most up-to-date prices for scrap metal, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
The money you get for your scrap depends on the weight of your scrap. In order to determine the amount of money you’ll receive, we weigh your scrap on the spot using our precise weighbridge. You’ll get a printed receipt and the money in a form of your choosing – cash or credit. We buy various types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals – contact us to find out if we’ll take your scrap if you’re still having doubts!