Scrap Metal Recycling
Bring ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal to our Chatham yard or speak to us about larger loads.
WB Phillips Metals · Chatham, Kent
Scrap Metal Recycling & Collection in Kent & Medway
WB Phillips Metals buys and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from households, tradespeople and businesses across Kent and Medway.
Bring your scrap metal to our Chatham yard for weigh & pay, or ask about collection for suitable larger, bulky or commercial loads.
Not sure what metal you have? Send us photos, your postcode and an approximate quantity and we will help you work out the best next step.
- 35+ Years’ Experience
- Public, Trade & Business
- Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals
- Yard Drop-Off
- Collection for Suitable Loads
Start Here
What Do You Need Help With?
Choose the option that best matches what you have. If you are not sure, send us a photo and we will point you in the right direction.
Weigh & Pay
Bring your scrap to the yard, have it weighed and graded, and receive payment using an approved cashless method.
Scrap Metal Collection
Collection may be available for suitable larger, bulky or commercial loads, depending on material, quantity, location and access.
Commercial Scrap Metal
One-off or regular scrap arrangements for trades, contractors, workshops and businesses across Kent and Medway.
Cable Recycling
Scrap cable and wiring from electrical work, sites, businesses and clear-outs.
Automotive Part Recycling
We recycle unwanted automotive parts and vehicle-related scrap metal from homes, garages, workshops and businesses.
Materials
What Scrap Metal Do We Buy?
We buy a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. If you are unsure what you have, send us some clear photographs before travelling.
Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal
Non-ferrous metals do not contain significant amounts of iron and often have a higher scrap value by weight.
- Copper pipe, tanks and fittings
- Brass taps, valves and fittings
- Aluminium
- Lead
- Stainless steel
- Zinc
- Cable and electrical wiring
Ferrous Scrap Metal
Ferrous scrap contains iron and includes many common steel and iron items found around homes, workshops, construction sites and businesses.
- Steel
- Iron
- Light iron
- Heavy steel
- Structural steel
- Metal frames
- Fabrication offcuts and suitable metal waste
Your Options
Two Ways to Recycle Your Scrap Metal
Bring It to Our Chatham Yard
WB Phillips Metals LtdYard 28 Glencoe Road
Chatham, Kent
ME4 5QB
Yard drop-off is often the simplest option for household scrap, trade offcuts and other manageable loads.
Simple Process
Selling Scrap Metal Made Straightforward
Tell Us What You Have
Call, message us or send photographs. Include the metal type if known, approximate quantity and your postcode.
Drop Off or Arrange Collection
Bring manageable loads to our Chatham yard or ask about collection for suitable larger, bulky or commercial loads.
We Weigh & Grade It
Scrap metal is assessed according to its metal type, grade and weight.
Cashless Payment Is Arranged
Payment is arranged using an approved cashless method in line with scrap metal regulations.
Important: Scrap metal dealers cannot legally purchase scrap metal for cash in England and Wales.
For Trade & Business
Scrap Metal Recycling for Trades & Businesses
WB Phillips Metals works with trades, contractors, workshops and businesses across Medway and Kent that need a straightforward way to deal with scrap metal.
- Builders and construction companies
- Electricians
- Plumbers and heating engineers
- Engineering and fabrication businesses
- Maintenance contractors
- Demolition and strip-out contractors
- Workshops and garages
- Property and facilities companies
One-off collections · Regular arrangements · Site clearances · Yard drop-off
Why WB Phillips
Why Customers Choose WB Phillips Metals
35+ Years’ Experience
Local scrap-metal knowledge built over decades.
Chatham Yard
A physical local yard serving Medway and the wider Kent area.
Public, Trade & Business
From household clear-outs to regular commercial scrap.
Licensed & Responsible
Scrap handled within the regulations that apply to the industry.
Visit Us
Visit Our Chatham Scrap Metal Yard
WB Phillips Metals LtdYard 28 Glencoe Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 5QB
- Telephone
- 07939 201 736
- Alternative telephone
- 01634 847377
Opening Hours
- Monday–Friday
- 8:30am–5:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am–2:00pm
- Sunday
- Bookings and appointments only
Travelling with a large, unusual or mixed load? Send us photos or call before setting off.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
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“Very helpful and prompt.”
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“Fantastic service. Great guy and extremely helpful.”
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“Excellent service, polite, friendly.”
Useful Advice
Helpful Scrap Metal Advice
Not sure what metal you have, how to prepare it or what to do before collection? These practical guides can help.
How to Tell Copper from Brass
Copper and brass can look similar once old or tarnished. Learn some simple ways to tell them apart before recycling.
Planning a Scrap Metal Clear-Out
A little planning can make a household, garage, shed or workshop clear-out easier and safer.
Commercial Scrap Metal Clear-Outs
Useful guidance for businesses planning larger or end-of-project scrap metal clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scrap Metal Questions We Are Often Asked
What types of scrap metal do you buy?
We buy many ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, zinc and suitable cable. If you are unsure what you have, send us photographs before travelling.
Can members of the public bring scrap metal to your yard?
Yes. We welcome householders as well as trade and commercial customers at our Chatham yard.
Where is the WB Phillips Metals scrap yard?
Our yard is at Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB. The yard serves customers from Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham and across the wider Kent area.
Do you collect scrap metal?
Yes, collection is available for suitable loads. Whether collection is practical depends on the type and amount of metal, access, location and distance. Send us your postcode, photographs and approximate quantity and we can advise.
How much is my scrap metal worth?
Scrap metal values vary according to metal type, grade, weight and current market conditions. For a useful initial conversation, tell us what you have, roughly how much there is and send photographs where possible.
How do you pay for scrap metal?
Scrap metal dealers in England and Wales cannot legally purchase scrap metal for cash. WB Phillips Metals uses approved cashless payment methods in line with scrap metal regulations.
What identification do I need when selling scrap metal?
Scrap metal dealers must verify the name and address of people selling scrap. Please bring suitable identification and proof of address. Contact us before travelling if you are unsure what documents to bring.
Can businesses arrange regular scrap metal collections?
Potentially, yes. Tell us the types of metal you produce, approximate volumes, location and expected frequency and we can discuss whether a regular collection arrangement would be suitable.
Should I separate different metals before bringing them in?
Where practical, separating obvious different metal types can make grading and weighing easier. Do not dismantle or handle anything in a way that is unsafe simply to separate the metal.
What should I send when asking for a quote or collection?
The most useful information is your postcode, clear photographs, approximate quantity, metal type if known and a brief note about access.
Have Scrap Metal to Recycle?
Tell us what you have and we will help you work out the most practical next step.
For a quicker answer, send: photos + postcode + approximate quantity.