WB Phillips Metals · Trade & business · Kent
Commercial Scrap Metal Recycling in Kent & Medway
Scrap metal building up at your workshop, site or business? WB Phillips Metals helps Kent trades and businesses arrange suitable collections, recycling and non-ferrous yard drop-offs.
From steel offcuts and site clearances to copper, brass, cable and fabrication scrap, send us photos, your postcode, an approximate amount and access details. We’ll advise on a practical route for your material.
For contractors, trades & businesses
Commercial scrap metal services
Whether your business has a single larger clearance or metal accumulating week by week, we’ll assess the material and recommend a suitable arrangement.
One-off site clearances
Scrap steel, building metal, refurbishment offcuts and workshop clear-outs. We assess quantity, material and safe loading access before confirming collection.
Regular business collections
For recurring scrap from fabrication, maintenance or trade work, ask us about planned or repeat collection arrangements where suitable.
Skips & builders bags
Skips or builders bags may be provided for suitable bulk or regular trade loads. Availability, quantities, positioning and access are agreed first.
Workshop & factory scrap
Metal offcuts, engineering and fabrication scrap, pipework and other identifiable trade materials. Send clear photos for a material check.
Non-ferrous yard drop-off
Manageable copper, brass, aluminium and other suitable non-ferrous scrap can be brought to our Chatham yard for weighing and payment.
Ferrous scrap collections
Steel and iron are collection-only. Please do not bring ferrous scrap to the Chatham yard.
Business scrap recycling
Who we help
Common enquiries come from trades and organisations managing unwanted metals as part of their normal work.
Builders & contractors
Structural steel, renovation scrap, metal fittings and demolition or strip-out offcuts, subject to safe handling checks.
Electricians & plumbers
Scrap copper pipe, brass fittings, electrical cable and suitable metal installations removed during jobs.
Workshops & engineering firms
Production offcuts, fabricated steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other identifiable metal waste.
Maintenance & facilities teams
Metal removed during planned maintenance, building repairs and property clearances.
Garages & automotive businesses
Suitable scrap automotive components, wheels, radiators and metal parts, subject to checking material and condition.
Yards & commercial premises
Accumulated metal from warehouses, storage yards and business sites. Access and load suitability are reviewed first.
Choose the correct route
Commercial collection or Chatham yard?
Not all metals are accepted at the yard. The distinction matters for site teams arranging deliveries and collections.
Steel, iron and ferrous loads
Collection only
Ferrous scrap from building, fabrication or engineering work is handled by collection. Send photographs, load details and site access information for an assessment.
Copper, brass, aluminium and more
Non-ferrous yard or collection
Manageable non-ferrous trade scrap can come to our Chatham yard. Larger, heavy or awkward non-ferrous loads may qualify for collection; contact us first.
Important for site teams: do not send steel or iron to the yard. If you have a mixed load, unusual material or access restrictions, share photographs before arranging transport.
Common business metal enquiries
What commercial scrap metal do we buy?
We assess a range of ferrous and non-ferrous metal types. Material type, grade, condition and amount affect the recycling route and value.
Cable & wiring
Electrical and trade cable; send photos for mixed or unusual grades.
Aluminium & stainless steel
Sheet, lengths, sections and workshop offcuts.
Lead & zinc
Suitable roofing and building-metal offcuts; condition and safe handling assessed first.
Not sure of the material?
Send a photograph rather than guess. Some containers, hazardous or contaminated materials require separate handling and cannot be assumed acceptable.
From first contact to completion
How commercial scrap recycling works
- Describe the metalTell us your company name, postcode, metal type, estimated amount and whether this is one-off or regular scrap.
- Show us the siteSend photos and explain loading space, access, lifting needs and any restrictions on vehicle entry.
- Agree an arrangementWe discuss non-ferrous yard drop-off, suitable collection options, any containers, availability and applicable charges before work is booked.
- Weigh, grade & documentMaterial is assessed and weighed using suitable calibrated equipment. Where metal is purchased, cashless payment and relevant collection paperwork are arranged.
The exact collection method, charges and paperwork depend on your load. Please confirm arrangements before sending a vehicle or scheduling a clearance.
Useful to know before booking
Weights, payment, paperwork and collection costs
Metal grade & weight
Value depends on material, condition, separation and weight. Suitable collections can be weighed using calibrated portable scales where appropriate.
Cashless payment
Where we purchase scrap metal, payment is made using an approved cashless method after weighing and grading. No cash payments for scrap.
Waste-transfer records
Relevant waste-transfer and duty-of-care paperwork, including waste transfer notes, is provided for applicable collections. Tell us what documentation your business requires.
Are collections free? Is there a minimum? We don’t promise either. Collection suitability, charges, equipment and minimum quantities depend on material, volume, distance and access. Ask for confirmation before booking.
For business preparation tips, read our guide to commercial scrap clear-outs.
Based in Chatham, serving Kent
Commercial scrap metal recycling across Kent & Medway
WB Phillips Metals is based at Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham. We discuss commercial collection enquiries from Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Maidstone and elsewhere in Kent, subject to load type, quantity and access.
Planning a yard visit?
Our yard accepts non-ferrous scrap. Ferrous steel and iron must be discussed as a collection, not brought to the yard. If you have heavy, mixed or unusually large loads, ask us before arranging transport.
Commercial scrap metal questions
Do you collect scrap metal from construction sites and workshops?
We assess one-off or repeat collections from builders, workshops and other commercial premises across Kent. Send the metal type, approximate quantity, postcode and access details so we can confirm suitability.
Can we arrange regular scrap metal collections?
We can discuss regular arrangements for businesses with suitable recurring material. The frequency and method depend on the type and amount of scrap and the site.
Do you provide skips or builders bags for businesses?
Skips or builders bags can be provided for suitable trade loads. Please ask about availability, quantities, positioning, access and any applicable charge before booking.
Can a builder bring steel scrap to your Chatham yard?
No. Our Chatham yard accepts non-ferrous scrap only. Steel and iron are ferrous metals and are handled by collection.
What non-ferrous commercial scrap can be brought to the yard?
Suitable copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, zinc and cable may be brought in when manageable and correctly prepared. Contact us about unusual or mixed materials first.
Is commercial scrap collection free or subject to a minimum?
Charges, minimum quantities and suitability vary with material, quantity, distance and access. We discuss these before agreeing collection.
What paperwork can we receive for commercial scrap?
We provide relevant waste-transfer and duty-of-care documentation for applicable collections. If you require particular records for your site, please tell us when enquiring.
How are businesses paid for scrap metal?
Material is graded and weighed; where purchased, payment is arranged by an approved cashless method. Prices depend on the type, grade, weight and current market conditions.
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Talk to our Chatham team
Ask about your commercial scrap metal
Tell us what your business generates, roughly how much there is, your postcode and whether vehicle access is straightforward. For a quicker assessment, send clear photographs.
Call: 07939 201 736
Yard: Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 5QB
Email: w.b.phillipsmetals@gmail.com
Suitable business collections are assessed individually. Ferrous scrap is collection-only; manageable non-ferrous scrap can come to our Chatham yard.