Radiators and boilers
Steel and cast iron radiators, old boilers and cylinders.
Scrap metal · Ipswich
Scrap metal collection in Ipswich
Radiators, boilers, appliances, car parts, cable and building metal collected from homes, trades and businesses and sent for recycling.
- Collected from homes and sites
- All metal recycled
- Bulk and trade collections
Scrap metal collection: what to expect
Metal is one of the most valuable materials in the waste stream, and almost all of it can be recycled again and again. Steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminium and lead are all collected, sorted and sent to be melted down and made into new products.
We collect scrap metal across Ipswich from households clearing out garages and sheds, plumbers and heating engineers with old boilers and radiators, builders with steel and cable, and businesses with old racking, machinery and equipment.
Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, scrap metal must be collected by a licensed dealer or collector, and cash payments for scrap are illegal. Using a licensed collector means you know your metal is recycled properly and not fly-tipped.
Scrap metal we collect
Appliances
Washing machines, cookers and dryers. Fridges go to WEEE treatment.
Copper and brass
Pipework, cylinders and fittings.
Cable
Electrical cable from rewires and strip-outs.
Building and garden metal
Railings, gates, sheds, scaffold and steel.
Car parts
Wheels, engines and parts (not whole vehicles).
Scrap metal tips
Separate valuable metals
Copper, brass and aluminium are worth more than steel. Keeping them separate can reduce or offset collection costs on larger loads.
Licensing matters
Only use a licensed scrap metal collector. Unlicensed collectors operating door to door may not dispose of metal legally.
Hazardous parts
Fridges, batteries and items containing oil need special treatment. Tell us about them so they go to the right facility.
Trade and site collections
Plumbers, electricians and builders can book regular collections or keep a dedicated metal skip on site.
How it works
Get in touch
Tell us what you need and when.
Fixed quote
Clear pricing before we start.
Collection
On the agreed day, often same or next day.
Reuse and recycling
Items reused where possible, the rest recycled.
What affects the price of scrap metal collection
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Type of metal
- Valuable metals may reduce the cost of collection.
- Volume
- Larger loads are more efficient.
- Mixed items
- Items with non-metal parts need more sorting.
- Access
- Heavy items in awkward places take longer.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Scrap metal collection across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay cash for scrap?
No. Cash payments for scrap metal are illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Can you take old radiators and boilers?
Yes, from homes and from heating engineers' jobs.
Do you collect cable?
Yes, including cable from rewires and strip-outs.
Can you take a whole car?
Not at this time. End-of-life vehicles go to an authorised treatment facility.
Do you collect from building sites?
Yes, including metal skips on site.
Is all the metal recycled?
Yes. Metal is sorted by type and sent for recycling.
Book scrap metal collection in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.