Ferrous Metals

Metals we recycle

• Mild Steel

  Low-carbon steel and the most common steel in use. Strong, easy to weld and highly magnetic.

  Commonly found in

  • Structural sections
  • Shelving & racking
  • Gates & fencing
  • Off-cuts

• Carbon Steel

  Steel with a higher carbon content, giving extra hardness and strength.

  Commonly found in

  • Machine parts
  • Springs
  • Pipes
  • Tools

• Alloy Steel

  Steel blended with elements such as chromium, molybdenum or manganese for strength and wear resistance.

  Commonly found in

  • Gears & shafts
  • Vehicle parts
  • Industrial machinery

• Stainless Steel

  Iron-based steel containing chromium, which resists rust. Some grades are only weakly magnetic.

  Commonly found in

  • Kitchen equipment
  • Sinks & counters
  • Food-grade tanks
  • Railings

• Tool Steel

  Very hard, heat-resistant steel made for cutting and shaping other materials.

  Commonly found in

  • Drill bits
  • Dies & moulds
  • Cutting blades

• Cast Iron

  Heavy, brittle iron with a high carbon content, poured into moulds.

  Commonly found in

  • Engine blocks
  • Old baths
  • Manhole covers
  • Radiators

• Wrought Iron

  Low-carbon, workable iron often found in older and decorative ironwork.

  Commonly found in

  • Decorative gates
  • Railings
  • Antique fittings

• Galvanised Steel

  Steel coated in a thin layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion.

  Commonly found in

  • Roof sheeting
  • Gutters
  • Fence posts
  • Ducting

• Heavy Melting Steel (HMS)

  Thicker scrap steel and iron from demolition, construction and industry.

  Commonly found in

  • Beams
  • Heavy plate
  • Demolition steel

• Light & Sheet Steel

  Thin-gauge steel from appliances, panels and packaging.

  Commonly found in

  • Appliance casings
  • Steel cabinets
  • Tin cans
  • Panels