Although the scrap metal market took a major hit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been recovering well throughout 2021 on an upwards trajectory that’s set to continue for the next two decades. While precious metals are at a low point, we’re seeing the value of aluminium reach a 10-year high this […]
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As the environmental benefit of using recycled materials becomes better understood in the public consciousness, the pressure on manufacturers to use recycled materials in their production increases. This pressure from consumers is having a big impact on the scrap metal market, which is now set to rise over the next two decades as a result […]
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Thinking of selling your scrap metal but don’t have the means to transport it yourself? Organising a skip for collection can be a great solution. Find a service that will deliver a skip or container to you so you can fill it at your convenience and then remove it for you. Remember that recycling your […]
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By all accounts 2020 has been a pretty tough year so far. Many industries have suffered, and families are thinking a lot harder about their spending to try and save their pennies wherever they can. One piece of good news that’s provided us a bit of comfort at least is that the price of scrap […]
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Waking up to the recent news that Greater Manchester will be back in a more severe lockdown wasn’t fun – but we’re confident that we can continue to provide a safe service for anyone who still wants to drop off and sell their scrap. If you’d like to learn more about what we’re doing to […]
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It can be a great way to make some extra money if there’s enough of it lying around – selling scrap metal from your home may even earn you much more than you think, particularly if you have a highly valuable metal like copper in the pipes you just had removed while remodelling. But before […]
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Metal recycling centre EMR carried out a survey, via YouGov, which showed only 32% of people in the UK are selling their scrap metal to merchants. Although a lot of our scrap metal here at Singleton’s comes from trade and manufacturing, there’s a huge opportunity for more members of the public to earn some extra […]
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What can’t you do with just a click of a mouse or a tap of your phone screen these days? Order a pizza? Sorted. Book a plumber? Easy. Watch live webcams from a Norwegian cruise ship? Glad you asked. But can you deal scrap metal online? Buying scrap metal Take a quick look at any […]
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All scrap metal dealers will offer different prices for your scrap metal, as the price isn’t set in stone. Some days you might come away from dropping off a van load with more in your pocket (or on your card, as we can’t pay cash!), but other times you may come away with less – […]
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It’s a lot easier than you might think to sell an old car for scrap. But you should never sell it for cash! Why? Well, selling scrap metal of any kind for cash is illegal, and has been since 2013 – so even if you’ve done it in the past, you shouldn’t do it again. […]
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