WB Phillips Metals · Chatham, Kent
Scrap Metal We Buy in Kent & Medway
We buy and recycle copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, cable, steel and other suitable scrap metal from households, trades and businesses.
Bring suitable non-ferrous scrap to our Chatham yard for weighing and payment. Ferrous scrap, including steel and iron, is handled through our collection service rather than yard drop-off.
How should you recycle your metal?
The right option depends on the type of metal, amount and location. These are our two main ways to help.
Option 1 · Yard drop-off
Non-ferrous scrap
Copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and suitable cable can be brought to our Chatham yard. We weigh and grade the metal using calibrated scales.
Yard: Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, ME4 5QB
Option 2 · Collection
Ferrous and suitable larger loads
Steel, iron and other ferrous loads are collection-only. We can also discuss suitable bulky, trade and commercial metal collections across Kent.
Please send photographs, postcode, quantity and access details first.
Materials
Which types of scrap metal do we buy?
Here are common examples. The metal grade, condition and whether collection is suitable will affect the next step. Ask us first about anything unusual.
Unsure about your metal? Send photographs before travelling. Gas bottles, pressurised containers, hazardous material and some mixed items need separate checks and may not be accepted.
Straightforward process
How selling scrap metal works
- Tell us what you have Send photographs, the metal type if known, your postcode and an approximate quantity. We will help confirm the right route.
- Bring it in or arrange collection Suitable non-ferrous loads are weighed at our Chatham yard. Ferrous scrap is collected; suitable collections may be weighed on site using calibrated portable scales.
- Weigh, grade and arrange payment We assess the metal and agree the value. Payment is arranged the same day through an approved cashless method after weighing and grading, with the required paperwork.
When selling scrap metal, customers will need suitable identification in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act. Read more about our weigh-and-pay process.
Prices and grading
What affects scrap metal prices?
Scrap metal prices change with the market. We do not publish a fixed price for every material because the type, grade, condition and weight can make a difference.
Metal type
Copper and brass generally have a different value per kilogram from common steel.
Grade and condition
Clean, separated materials can be easier to grade than mixed or contaminated loads.
Weight and market
The final amount depends on grade, measured weight and current metal market conditions.
Ask about your scrap metal value → Include photos and an approximate quantity for a more useful reply.
Need help identifying your metal?
Read our guide to types of scrap metal, or see how to tell copper from brass. If you are still unsure, send us a photograph before travelling.
Scrap metal for trades and businesses
We work with electricians, plumbers, builders, fabricators, workshops and businesses that produce scrap metal. For suitable larger or regular loads we can discuss planned collections, skips or builders bags and appropriate collection paperwork.
Local to Kent and Medway
Where do we buy and collect scrap metal?
Our only yard is at Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 5QB, accepting suitable non-ferrous scrap. Collections for suitable loads are available across Kent, subject to material, quantity and access. Our location pages help explain services in each area; they are not separate yards.
Scrap metal questions
Can I bring scrap steel or iron to your Chatham yard?
No. Steel and iron are ferrous metals and are handled through our collection service. Contact us with photographs and details of the load.
What non-ferrous scrap can I bring to the yard?
Suitable copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and cable are among the materials we buy at our Chatham yard. Contact us first for unusual or mixed items.
Do you buy small amounts of scrap metal?
We welcome suitable small non-ferrous loads at our Chatham yard. For a ferrous or mixed load, ask about the collection options and minimum practical quantity.
Do I need identification, and how is payment made?
Yes, suitable identification is required under scrap metal regulations. Once your material is weighed, graded and the value agreed, payment is arranged through an approved cashless method. Contact us if you need to check what documents to bring.
Can you collect metal from my home or business?
Collection is available for suitable loads across Kent, subject to material, volume, postcode and site access. Please send clear photos and location details first.
Do you list live scrap metal prices?
Metal prices change regularly and depend on the grade and condition of each load. Contact our team with the type of metal and approximate quantity for advice.
Customer reviews and real recycling work
Reviews and photographs from our existing website.
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Speak to a local team
Ask about your scrap metal
Tell us the metal type if known, approximate quantity, postcode and whether you want to visit our yard or discuss collection.
Telephone: 07939 201 736
Yard: Yard 28 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QB
Ferrous metal is collection-only. Please check with us before bringing mixed or unfamiliar metal to the yard.
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