Transparent Pricing – No Hidden Fees

Need your scrap weighed and paid today? WB Phillips Metals offers a weigh & pay service across Kent for both domestic and commercial customers. Whether you’re clearing old copper pipe at home or managing regular site scrap collections, we’ll weigh your metal accurately — on-site or at our licensed yard — and pay you the same day.

How Our Weigh & Pay Service Works

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Call, WhatsApp, or send a quick enquiry with your postcode, metal type, and estimated weight.
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We bring portable, calibrated scales for smaller non-ferrous loads or use our certified weighbridge for bulk collections.
On-Site or Yard Weighing »
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As soon as your load is weighed, we issue a digital receipt and transfer your payment instantly via bank transfer (no cash handling).
Same-Day Payment »

What We Buy – Commercial & Domestic Scrap

We pay top rates for non-ferrous metals, including:

We also handle ferrous metals such as steel and iron for larger volumes.

Common sources include:

    • Electricians’ cable offcuts
    • Plumbers’ copper and lead pipes
    • Builders’ site scrap
    • Household appliances, radiators, and bikes
    • Cable

Compliance You Can Trust

WB Phillips Metals is a licensed waste carrier and registered scrap metal dealer, ensuring your metal is processed responsibly.

  • Registered with the Environment Agency
  • Fully insured and compliant with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
  • Bank transfer only (no cash, as required by law)

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For Trades & Businesses

Our weigh & pay service is ideal for repeat or contract collections.

  • Lockable bins and skips supplied for regular pickups
  • Duty of Care paperwork and recycling certificates
  • Scheduled or on-demand service
  • Servicing construction, electrical, plumbing, and demolition sites

For Households

Clearing a shed, garage, or garden? We collect small metal loads across Kent — from cable and copper to old bikes or pipes. You’ll need photo ID and proof of address under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act.

Commercial Scrap Metal

Weigh and pay scrap metals in and around Kent

Areas We Cover

We provide weigh & pay collections across:

Medway, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Thanet, Dartford, Gravesham, and surrounding areas.

We cover the following areas:

Pricing & Payment

We base payments on:

  • Metal type and grade
  • Weight (verified on calibrated scales)
  • Current market rates

All scales and weighbridges are regularly tested for accuracy.

FAQs

What ID do I need?

A valid photo ID (driving licence or passport) and proof of address.

Do you pay the same day?

Yes — same-day bank transfer once weighed.

Can you weigh metal on site?

Yes — our portable scales are fully calibrated and ideal for non-ferrous metals.

Are you licensed?

Yes — registered with the Environment Agency and local authority.

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