Scrap Metal Skips and Recycling

Scrap Metal Skip Sizes

Generally speaking, you can have any skip size for your scrap metal waste. The most popular sizes for chain lift skip are 6 yards, 8 yards, 12 yards, 14 yards and 16 yards. For roll on roll off bins these would be 20 yard and 40 yard. For guidance on skip sizes you can look at our guide to skip sizes here. We can also provide some enclosed scrap metal skips if you need to secure your scrap metal. This will ensure the safety of your scrap metal waste and also deter others from adding other waste streams to your skip.

We provide scrap metal skips and waste skips for all types of commercial projects, some examples are, shopping center escalators, factory metal conveyor systems and site demolition.

How Do You Get Paid For Scrap Metal

How do you get paid for your scrap metal through Findaskip Ltd? At the point of booking we will tell you the current market rate for your scrap metal (this is subject to change, prices change daily) and the cost of the skip if applicable. Depending on the quantity, the skip might be free. We will arrange for a skip to be delivered on-site and once filled, we will arrange for the skip to be collected and weighed. A weighbridge ticket will be produced and you will receive a rebate if money is owed to you.

Here at Findaskip Ltd we will always endeavor to get you the best current market price for your scrap metal. Metal is priced on the type of metal you are disposing of, which could generally be either ferrous metal or non-ferrous metal.

Things To Consider:

Things to consider when hiring a skip for scrap metal:

• The quantity of scrap metal waste
• The skip size
• Is it worth separating your metals to maximise your return
• Possible contamination issues
• Is your site secure

Check the skip size you need before you make a booking, for instance, if you have long lengths of metal that can’t be cut, you may need to opt for a roll on off bin to give you the length you need. As always, if you are unsure, our team is always available to give the best advice and information.

Is it worth having different skips for different types of metal? Yes 100% if you do have large quantities of different metals, for instance, if you have light iron, copper or aluminum, it would be worth separating as the difference in price between light iron and copper is thousands of pounds per tonne.

If you hire a scrap metal skip, you will need to ensure that there is no contamination, for example, rubbish, wood, soil, hardcore etc. You may be charged for a waste skip if the skip is collected and contains items that are not metal. Some scrap metal companies are not licensed to accept other waste streams at their depot and the skip may be rejected with additional charges applied.

Is your site secure? Scrap metal theft is big business; if you have an unsecure site, it might be worth hiring an enclosed skip. Let us know and we will provide you with a secure enclosed skip.