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Households and DIY clear-outs
Useful for garage clear-outs, garden metal, old radiators, pipework, appliances, metal fixtures and renovation waste from homes around Gillingham.
Scrap metal recycling near Gillingham
Scrap Metal Recycling & Collection Gillingham
Clearing scrap metal in Gillingham? WB Phillips Metals helps households, trades and businesses recycle unwanted metal with clear advice before anything is loaded or moved.
From copper pipe, cable and brass fittings to aluminium, steel, lead and mixed trade metal, you can contact us first, send photos on WhatsApp, then visit our licensed Chatham yard or ask about scrap metal collection for suitable larger Gillingham loads.
- Over 35 years’ experience
- Domestic, trade and commercial
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Licensed and responsible recycling
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5-star rated service
Trusted by homeowners, trades and businesses across Medway and Kent.
A practical scrap metal service for Gillingham customers
Gillingham customers use WB Phillips Metals when they want straightforward advice, responsible recycling and a nearby Kent yard they can speak to before loading a vehicle or asking about collection.
- Local Medway business
- Domestic and commercial customers
- Send photos first
- Collection support for suitable loads
Scrap metal recycling for Gillingham homes, trades and business sites
Gillingham has a mix of homes, workshops, garages, trades, small businesses and light industrial sites. Useful scrap metal often builds up after repairs, refurbishments, maintenance work, property clearances and business projects.
We help customers with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, steel, cable and mixed metal. If you are not sure what you have, send photos first and we will guide you.
Our aim is to make the next step clear: what can be recycled, whether your load is suitable for collection, and whether a visit to the yard is the easiest route.
Gillingham scrap metal service
Real vehicles, real loads and a proper Kent scrap yard
Who we help
Who we help around Gillingham
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Tradespeople and contractors
Helpful for plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, fitters and maintenance teams with metal left after work across Medway.
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Commercial and business loads
Suitable for workshops, garages, offices, warehouses, facilities teams and local businesses with one-off or repeat metal waste.
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Larger loads and collections
If the load is heavy, bulky, mixed or awkward, speak to us before moving it so we can suggest the safest and most practical route.
Local services
Scrap metal services for Gillingham customers
Scrap yard near Gillingham
Our licensed yard is nearby in Chatham. Send photos first if you are unsure what to bring or how the metal should be sorted.
Open yard directionsScrap metal collection Gillingham
Collection support may be available for suitable larger, heavy, awkward or commercial metal loads.
Scrap metal collectionMetal recycling Gillingham
Recycle useful metal properly instead of leaving it to take up space at home, in a workshop or on a business site.
Metal recycling in KentCommercial weighbridge near Gillingham
Our yard uses a clear weigh-and-pay process for suitable trade and commercial metal loads.
Commercial weighbridge and weigh-and-payNon-ferrous metal recycling Gillingham
Copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and cable are common non-ferrous metals customers ask about.
Non-ferrous scrap metalCommercial scrap metal Gillingham
For workshops, businesses, trades and site clearances where metal needs sorting and recycling properly.
Commercial scrap metalSimple process
How the Gillingham scrap metal process works
Tell us what you have
Call, message or send photos. Tell us where in Gillingham you are, what the metal came from and roughly how much you have.
Drop off or ask about collection
Smaller loads can usually be brought to our nearby Chatham yard. Larger business or awkward loads may be better discussed first.
We weigh and assess it
Your metal is handled through a clear weigh and pay scrap metal process and assessed by type.
You get paid
Payments are handled properly and in line with UK scrap metal rules. No cash payments are made for scrap metal.
Need help with scrap metal near Gillingham?
Send the metal type, rough amount, postcode and a photo if you can. We will help you decide whether to visit the yard or ask about collection.
For businesses and trade
Commercial scrap metal recycling and weighbridge services near Gillingham
Gillingham businesses, workshops, garages and trade customers often need somewhere reliable to weigh, sort and recycle metal. Our nearby Chatham yard provides a clear route for suitable commercial loads.
We help with metal from maintenance work, engineering, plumbing, electrical jobs, commercial refurbishments, garages, workshops, units and general business clearances.
Commercial weighbridge
Useful for suitable business and trade loads that need a clear weight and metal assessment.
See the weigh-and-pay processTrade and workshop scrap
For metal from garages, workshops, maintenance work, plumbing, electrical jobs and building projects.
Larger collections
For heavy, bulky or repeat commercial loads where bringing the metal to the yard is not practical.
For heavy or bulky loads, speak to our team first so we can advise on the safest and most practical route.
Scrap metal prices near Gillingham: what affects the value?
Scrap metal prices change based on metal type, weight, cleanliness, market conditions and whether the load is separated or mixed. Copper, brass, aluminium, lead and clean cable are often worth more than general steel or mixed iron.
Send photos and a rough quantity before travelling if you need guidance. This is particularly helpful for trade loads, workshop metal and mixed commercial scrap.
Higher-value metals often include:
Things that can affect the price:
- Clean vs mixed metal
- Weight of the load
- Current market rates
- Attached waste or contamination
- Whether each metal is sorted
Useful guide: How to tell copper from brass.
Areas covered
Serving Gillingham and nearby Medway areas
We support Gillingham customers as part of our wider Medway and Kent scrap metal service. If you are searching for a scrap yard near me, metal recycling near me or scrap metal collection near Gillingham, contact us first and we can guide you.
- Gillingham
- Twydall
- Hempstead
- Wigmore
- Parkwood
- Darland
- Brompton
- Rainham
- ME7
- ME8
Our yard is based at WB Phillips Metals Ltd, Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB. You can contact us here or use the directions button before setting off.
Plan your visit from Gillingham
Gillingham is close to our Chatham yard, but it is still worth sending photos before travelling if the load is mixed, bulky or difficult to identify.
Yard address:
WB Phillips Metals Ltd
Yard 28 Glencoe Road
Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB
Gillingham to our Chatham yard: the journey is local, but traffic and access can vary. For heavy, mixed, bulky or commercial loads, contact us first so we can advise whether drop-off or collection is the better route.
Responsible scrap metal recycling for Gillingham customers
Scrap metal should be handled properly, not dumped or left to take up useful space. We follow proper recycling processes for domestic, trade and commercial metal loads from Gillingham and across Kent.
You may need to bring ID when selling scrap metal, and payments are made through traceable methods rather than cash. This helps protect customers, businesses and the wider recycling industry.
Helpful official resources
Seasonal planning
When Gillingham customers often need scrap metal recycling
Home and garage clear-outs
Useful for old radiators, pipework, appliances, garden metal, sheds and leftover DIY materials.
Trade and maintenance work
Helpful after plumbing, electrical, building, garage, roofing and facilities maintenance jobs.
Business and workshop tidy-ups
Suitable for commercial sites that need to clear metal and free up working space.
Useful scrap metal services
Helpful links for Gillingham customers
Scrap metal recycling
See what metals we buy, how the yard works and what affects the value of your scrap.
Scrap metal recycling in KentScrap metal collection
Useful if your load is too heavy, bulky or awkward to bring to the yard yourself.
Scrap metal collection in KentWeigh and pay
See how suitable domestic, trade and commercial metal is weighed and assessed.
Commercial weighbridge and weigh-and-payCable recycling
Helpful for electrical work, clear-outs and cable waste from trade jobs.
Cable recyclingAreas we cover
See the main Medway and Kent areas we serve for scrap metal recycling and collection.
Scrap metal areas coveredNearby pages
Customers near Gillingham may also find our Chatham, Rainham and Rochester pages useful.
View RainhamScrap metal Gillingham FAQs
Where is the nearest WB Phillips scrap yard to Gillingham?
Our licensed yard is at Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB, a local journey from Gillingham. Send photos first if you are unsure what to bring.
Do you offer scrap metal collection in Gillingham?
We can discuss collection for suitable Gillingham loads, especially where the metal is heavy, bulky, commercial or part of a larger clearance.
Do you have a commercial weighbridge near Gillingham?
Our Chatham yard provides a clear weigh-and-pay process for suitable domestic, trade and commercial metal loads from Gillingham and nearby Medway areas.
What scrap metals do you recycle?
We recycle copper, brass, aluminium, lead, steel, stainless steel, zinc, cable and many other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Can Gillingham businesses use your service?
Yes. We help workshops, garages, trades, maintenance teams and commercial customers with suitable metal loads and collection enquiries.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal?
You may need valid ID when selling scrap metal. Payments are made through traceable methods rather than cash.
Can I get a price before visiting?
You can send photos, the type of metal and rough quantity. We can then guide you on the next step before you travel or arrange collection.
Quick enquiry
Ask about scrap metal recycling in the Gillingham area
Use this short form for domestic, trade, workshop and commercial enquiries where we need a little more information.
- Tell us your Gillingham postcode or area
- List the metal you have
- Send photos if your form supports uploads
- Let us know if you need collection
Gillingham scrap metal enquiry
You can also call or WhatsApp us if you would rather send photos first.
Customer confidence
Why Gillingham customers choose a trusted Medway scrap metal yard
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“Friendly, local and reliable. I have only used them once so far but if needed I won’t be looking elsewhere.”
Local customer★★★★★
“Easy to deal with, turned up on time and took away scrap that others wouldn’t touch because it was too big.”
Trade customer★★★★★
“Sent photos first, got clear advice, then knew exactly what to do next.”
Kent customerGet help with scrap metal recycling near Gillingham
Tell us what metal you have, where in Gillingham you are based, and whether you are planning to drop it off or need advice about collection.
WB Phillips Metals Ltd, Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB