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Metals We Buy

We specialise in purchasing non-ferrous metals of all shapes and sizes, so if you have iron-free metal waste that you would like to dispose of, our team would be glad to purchase them from you.

Sell Your Non-Ferrous Metals

If you aren’t sure what non-ferrous metals are, simply put, they are metals that do not contain iron. We purchase a wide range of non-ferrous metals here at Millhouse Waste Traders, including copper, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, phosphor bronze, lead, cable, and gunmetal.

Copper

Aluminium

Brass

Lead

Stainless Steel

Bronze

Metals We Accept

Below is a list of metals and items we accept. If you are unsure if we will accept your item, feel free call our experts today on 07856 932176 and we’ll be happy to help.

  • Swarf (shavings fillings or turnings)
  • Zink
  • Electric motors
  • Catalytic converters
  • Aluminium
  • Aluminium wheels
  • Irony aluminium
  • Batteries
  • Gun metal
  • Dry bright copper wire
  • All cables
  • Clean copper pipe
  • Painted copper pipe
  • Braziery
  • Copper tanks
  • Brass
  • Lead
  • Stainless steel

How It Works

  1. Bring your non-ferrous metals to our premises (Millhouse Waste Traders, Top Yard, Mill House Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3LN).
  2. On arrival, we have various containers for your materials to be deposited into. Your metals are then weighed on our weighing scales which are annually calibrated.
  3. We will offer you a competitive price (which is often paid same day), and provide you with the relevant paperwork.

Please note, a current photo-card driving license is needed to confirm your full name, date of birth, and residential address. If you do not have a photo-card driving license, you can produce another form of photo ID, along with separate proof of your address. You’ll need one item from each of the two Government approved lists:

Accepted forms of photo ID:

  • Valid UK passport.
  • Valid passport issued by a European Economic Area state.
  • Valid UK biometric immigration document.

Accepted forms of address verification (which must not be older than 3 months):

  • Bank or building society statement.
  • Credit or debit card statement.
  • Council tax statement or demand letter.
  • Utility bill (e.g. gas, electricity, water), but not a mobile phone bill.

Find out more

At Millhouse Waste Traders, we are proud to purchase non-ferrous metals from customers at some of the best prices you’ll find in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax and surrounding areas. If you would like to be given a price estimate, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team and we’ll be happy to help.

As metal prices can change regularly. We offer very competitive prices calculated on the grade and weight of your metal. Once calculated, payment is made directly to the bank of your choice.

Below is a list of metals and items we accept. If you are unsure if we will accept your item, feel free call our experts today on 07856 932176 and we’ll be happy to help.

  • Swarf (shavings fillings or turnings)
  • Zink
  • Electric motors
  • Catalytic converters
  • Aluminium
  • Aluminium wheels
  • Irony aluminium
  • Batteries
  • Gun metal
  • Dry bright copper wire
  • All cables
  • Clean copper pipe
  • Painted copper pipe
  • Braziery
  • Copper tanks
  • Brass
  • Lead
  • Stainless steel

Please note, we do not accept fridges, freezers, and cylinders.

Yes, you will need to provide proof of address and a form of photo ID in order to sell your non-ferrous metals. In the UK, the Scrap Metal Dealers Act requires we confirm your identity when you hand over your scrap metal.

A photo-card driving license is all that we need to confirm your full name, date of birth, and residential address.

If you do not have a photo-card driving license, you can produce another form of photo ID, along with separate proof of your address. You’ll need one item from each of the two Government approved lists:

Accepted forms of photo ID:

  • Valid UK passport.
  • Valid passport issued by a European Economic Area state.
  • Valid UK biometric immigration document.

Accepted forms of address verification (which must not be older than 3 months):

  • Bank or building society statement.
  • Credit or debit card statement.
  • Council tax statement or demand letter.
  • Utility bill (e.g. gas, electricity, water), but not a mobile phone bill.

If you wish to enquire about a collection of your non-ferrous scrap metal, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team and we’ll be happy to help. We offer collections throughout Calderdale and free site visits to discuss your requirements.

Yes, we are fully licensed and registered with the Environment Agency, and other local authorities.

Site license: SND0004
Waste carriers license: CBDU365327

We are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 17:00, and Saturday from 08:00 – 12:00. We are closed on Sundays.

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Sell Your Non-Ferrous Metals To Us Today.

Dispose of your non-ferrous metals today, our team would be glad to purchase them from you.