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Homes and clear-outs
Useful for garage clear-outs, shed clearances, garden metal, old radiators, DIY jobs and house projects around Rochester.
Scrap metal recycling near Rochester
Scrap Metal Rochester
Need somewhere to recycle scrap metal in Rochester? WB Phillips Metals helps homes, trades and businesses across Rochester and Medway with clear advice, responsible recycling and collection support for suitable larger loads.
From copper pipe, brass, aluminium and other suitable non-ferrous scrap to steel and mixed metal from clear-outs, send photos first so we can confirm the right route. Suitable non-ferrous scrap can be brought to our Chatham yard; steel, iron and other ferrous scrap is handled through collection.
Not sure what you have? Send us a few photos before loading up.
- Local Kent family business
- Licensed scrap metal merchant
- Domestic, trade and commercial
- Ask us about collection
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Trusted by homeowners, trades and businesses across Kent.
A practical scrap metal service for Rochester customers
Rochester customers use WB Phillips Metals when they want clear guidance, proper metal recycling and a team they can speak to before loading a van or arranging a collection.
- Minutes from Rochester
- Photo advice before you travel
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Domestic and commercial customers
Local help
Need somewhere to take scrap metal from Rochester?
Rochester has older homes, busy trade work, workshops, garages, shops and business units. That often means useful metal builds up quickly: old radiators, copper pipe, cable, aluminium, steel, brass fittings and mixed metal from refits or clear-outs.
Our Chatham yard is nearby for suitable non-ferrous scrap from Rochester. Steel, iron and other ferrous scrap is handled through collection, so send photos first if you are unsure which route applies.
The aim of this page is simple: help you work out what you have, whether it is worth bringing in, whether collection is worth discussing, and what to do before you set off.
Who we help
How can we help with your scrap metal in Rochester?
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Tradespeople
For plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, fitters and maintenance teams with copper, cable, brass, aluminium, steel or mixed trade metal.
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Businesses
For workshops, shops, offices, schools, industrial units, yards and business premises with one-off or regular scrap metal.
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Larger loads
If the load is heavy, awkward, bulky or commercial, give us a quick ring before moving it so we can suggest the best route.
Decision guide
Should you bring it in or ask about collection?
Not every load needs collection and not every load is easy to bring in. This quick guide helps you decide the simplest next step.
What you have
Best next step
Why
Copper pipe, brass taps or clean non-ferrous cable
Usually Chatham yard drop-off
Suitable non-ferrous loads are normally straightforward to weigh and grade at the yard.
Garage or shed clear-out
Send photos first
We can help you work out what is metal and what is not.
Heavy machinery or bulky metal
Ask about collection
It may be safer and easier to discuss the load before moving it.
Business or site clearance
Call first
Commercial loads often need a more planned approach.
Not sure what the metal is
WhatsApp a photo
A quick photo can save wasted lifting, loading and travel.
Metals we recycle
What scrap metals can you recycle with us?
We accept a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. If you are based in Rochester and are unsure what your metal is, send a few photos on WhatsApp before travelling.
Copper
Copper pipe, tanks, heating parts and suitable copper from trade or home projects.
Copper recycling
Brass
Brass taps, valves, fittings and mixed plumbing items from refits and trade jobs.
Brass recycling
Aluminium
Aluminium frames, offcuts and suitable lightweight metal from homes and businesses.
Aluminium recycling
Cable
Cable and wiring from electrical work, refurbishments, workshops and commercial jobs.
Cable recycling
Steel
Steel frames, fixings, offcuts and suitable ferrous metal from clear-outs and site work.
Steel recycling
Mixed metals
Mixed loads can often be assessed, especially if you send photos first.
All scrap metal servicesRochester tip: if it is easy to do, keep copper, brass, aluminium and cable separate from general mixed metal. If it is awkward, do not worry — send us photos and we will point you in the right direction.
Simple process
How the Rochester scrap metal process works
Send us a few details
Call, message or send photos. Tell us where you are in Rochester, what the metal came from and roughly how much you have.
Confirm the correct route
Suitable non-ferrous scrap can be brought to our Chatham yard. Steel, iron and other ferrous scrap is handled by collection; larger, mixed or awkward loads should be discussed first.
We weigh and assess it
Non-ferrous scrap brought to the yard is weighed on calibrated yard scales. Suitable collection loads can be weighed on site using calibrated portable scales. See our weigh and pay scrap metal process.
Paperwork and payment
Payment is made using an approved cashless method after the metal has been weighed and graded. Scrap metal cannot be bought for cash.
Before you visit
Before you set off from Rochester
- Bring suitable ID so your full name and address can be verified when selling scrap metal.
- Secure your load safely before travelling.
- If you know the metal type, great. If not, do not worry.
- For larger or awkward loads, give us a quick ring first.
- If you are unsure whether it is worth the journey, send photos before you load up.
First time?
Never been to a scrap yard before?
It is straightforward. You arrive at the yard, speak to the team, the metal is checked and weighed, and the paperwork and payment are handled properly.
If you are unsure what to do, ring first. We would rather point you in the right direction than have you make a wasted journey.
Ask before visitingNeed help with scrap metal near Rochester?
Send the metal type, rough amount, postcode and a photo if you can. We will confirm whether non-ferrous yard drop-off or collection is the correct route.
For businesses and trade
Need regular scrap metal collections for your Rochester business?
For Rochester businesses, metal waste can build up in yards, units, workshops and site areas. Our commercial and residential scrap metal collection service can help with ferrous scrap and with suitable loads that are too heavy, bulky or regular for non-ferrous yard drop-off.
We often help with metal from refurbishments, plumbing work, electrical jobs, engineering, maintenance, garage clearances, site clearances and general business waste where metal needs separating and recycling correctly.
Site clearances
For mixed metal from Rochester projects, refits, workshops, units, yards and commercial premises.
Trade scrap
For trades working around Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Frindsbury, Cuxton and the wider Medway area.
Regular collections
For businesses that build up metal regularly and need a clearer recycling routine rather than leaving it to pile up.
For heavy or bulky loads, speak to our team first so we can advise on the safest and most practical way to handle it.
Scrap metal prices near Rochester: what affects the value?
Scrap metal prices change based on metal type, market conditions, cleanliness, weight and whether the load is separated or mixed. Non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, aluminium and lead are often more valuable than general steel or mixed iron.
For useful guidance, tell us what metal you have, where it came from and roughly how much there is. A clear photo can help us give better advice before you travel from Rochester or ask about collection.
Higher-value metals often include:
Things that can affect the price:
- Clean vs mixed metal
- Weight of the load
- Current market rates
- Contamination or attached waste
- Whether the metal is sorted by type
Useful guide: How to tell copper from brass.
Areas covered
Do we cover your area around Rochester?
We support Rochester customers as part of our wider Kent and Medway scrap metal recycling service. If you are searching for a scrap yard near me or metal recycling near me, contact us first and we can guide you on the best next step.
- Rochester
- Strood
- Frindsbury
- Borstal
- Cuxton
- Wainscott
- Wouldham
- Halling
- Higham
- Chatham
- Hoo
- Medway City Estate
Visit our non-ferrous scrap metal yard in Chatham
Our Chatham yard accepts suitable non-ferrous scrap from Rochester customers. Steel, iron and other ferrous scrap is handled by collection; contact us first for mixed, bulky or commercial loads.
WB Phillips Metals Ltd
Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB
Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB
Plan your visit from Rochester
The map shows our Chatham yard for suitable non-ferrous drop-off. Steel, iron and other ferrous scrap is handled by collection; contact us first for mixed, bulky or commercial loads.
Yard address:
WB Phillips Metals Ltd
Yard 28 Glencoe Road
Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB
Rochester to our Chatham yard: send photos before setting off so we can confirm that the load is suitable non-ferrous scrap. Ferrous, mixed, bulky or commercial loads should be discussed as a collection.
Responsible scrap metal recycling for Rochester 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 Rochester and across Kent.
When selling scrap metal, we must verify the supplier’s full name and address. Payment is made using an approved cashless method; scrap metal cannot be bought for cash.
Helpful official resources
Useful scrap metal services
Helpful links for Rochester customers
If you are based in Rochester and need help with scrap metal, these pages explain the main services, metals we buy and how collection works.
Scrap metal recycling
See what metals we buy, how non-ferrous yard drop-off works and what affects the value of your scrap.
Scrap metal recycling in KentScrap metal collection
Use our collection guidance for ferrous scrap and for suitable heavy, bulky or awkward loads.
Scrap metal collection in KentCopper recycling
Good for copper pipe, tanks, cable, heating work, plumbing jobs and trade scrap.
Copper recyclingCable recycling
Helpful for electricians, trades and businesses with cable and wiring to recycle.
Cable recyclingNearby Chatham page
Our yard is based in Chatham, so this page may also be useful.
Scrap metal ChathamNearby Strood page
Useful if you are based between Rochester and Strood.
Scrap metal StroodQuestions
Questions we are often asked by Rochester customers
Where is the nearest scrap yard to Rochester?
WB Phillips Metals is based nearby in Chatham at Yard 28 Glencoe Road, ME4 5QB. The yard accepts suitable non-ferrous scrap from Rochester and Medway customers; ferrous scrap is handled through collection.
Do you collect scrap metal in Rochester?
Ferrous scrap is handled through collection. Collection can also be discussed for suitable larger, heavy, awkward or commercial loads around Rochester; suitable non-ferrous scrap can be brought to the Chatham yard.
Can I recycle copper in Rochester?
Yes. We recycle copper from homes, plumbers, electricians, heating work, bathroom refits and commercial jobs. Send photos if you are unsure what you have.
Do you take cable and wiring?
Yes. We recycle suitable cable and wiring. If the cable is mixed with other material, send photos first and we can advise.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal?
Yes. Scrap metal dealers must verify the supplier’s full name and address before receiving scrap metal. Payment is made using an approved cashless method rather than cash.
Can businesses use WB Phillips Metals?
Yes. We help trades, workshops, shops, offices, schools, commercial sites and local businesses with suitable scrap metal recycling enquiries.
Still not sure what to do with your scrap metal?
Send us a couple of photos from Rochester and we will happily point you in the right direction. No pushy sales talk — just clear advice.
Local Kent business • Licensed scrap metal merchant • Domestic, trade and commercial customers welcome