The recycling and waste management sector has undergone many changes throughout the last few decades, especially with the welcome addition of technology to the industry. Some streets will still hear the familiar foghorn blasting from a flatbed truck, with a passenger ready to jump out and pick up scrap from the side of the road, […]
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With the recent rise in fires starting at scrap metal merchants, we’re reminding people what you can and can’t scrap at Singleton’s and how to do it safely. Earlier this month, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters attended a large fire that started at a scrap car dealership. Eight fire engines from Bury, […]
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Everyone knows that one of the best ways to support sustainability and help the environment is to recycle, but did you know you can even recycle your car? Global Recycling Day last month has jump-started the scrap metal and recycling industries’ drive towards net zero. The British Metals Recycling Association released a statement in support […]
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Singletons are helping the construction industry make changes to reduce its carbon footprint. By offering the best prices for scrap steel, we’re encouraging businesses to reuse and recycle their manufacturing metals. With over 30 years of scrap metal industry experience, Singletons want to share their knowledge on how to make the most out of your […]
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Recent data indicates that over the past five years, only 1% of reported catalytic converter thefts across England and Wales resulted in someone being charged for the crime. This meant that just short of 50,000 catalytic converter thefts were left unsolved. A freedom of information request has shockingly revealed that, between 2017 and 2021, a […]
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A fantastic invention with the potential for some exciting scrap metal recycling applications was presented at Northern Europe’s largest design event, Dutch Design Week, this October. This year’s theme was ‘Get Set’, with a focus on products that foster change through innovation. This was in no doubt achieved by graduate student Jelle Seegers who showcased […]
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The high price of copper has made it a tempting target for organised crime. In recent years there has been a rise in theft of the valuable metal across the UK since the pandemic saw the price of copper soar. Rise in UK copper theft At the end of August, £60K worth of copper cables […]
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A spokesperson for the Great Central Railway has asked for local scrap dealers and merchants to keep their eyes out for copper piping, expansion links, and steam boiler valves that were stolen from the Loughborough train depot this weekend. The 1946 Boscastle steam engine was undergoing major restoration work when parts specifically designed for the […]
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Several things are having a major impact on the supply and demand of metals this year. Notably the Russian invasion of Ukraine; as both countries are top exporters of various metals, the war has led to supply shortages worldwide. Pig iron supply shortages have had a knock-on effect on the price of steel around the […]
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Does this affect you? If you’re a scrap metal collector looking to renew your licence or apply for a new licence from April 2022, you’ll have to complete an online tax check to confirm your tax responsibilities. As well as licences for scrap metal collectors and sites, taxi and private hire licences will now also […]
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