Scrap Metal


Huge Scrap Metal Soldier Unveiled

It’s not often we see a scrap metal sculpture that leaves us, here at Maxilead Metals, speechless. However, a fascinating sculpture down in Dorset has managed to do just that. Talented artist Martin Galbavy has been working on the project for the last three months, to mark the one hundred year anniversary of World War One. Huge Scrap Metal Soldier Unveiled

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3 Ways to Make More Money When Scrapping Metal

Disposing of scrap metal is still a good way of making money. If you find yourself with an amount of metal that has no value to you, we will be more than happy to exchange it for some money. How much money you receive depends on a few factors – namely, the types of metal 3 Ways to Make More Money When Scrapping Metal

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Household Items You Can Scrap for Money Right Now

There could be a veritable treasure trove in your home. Kitchen goods, old cars, fencing… if it’s metal then it’s bound to be worth something. Today, we look at exactly what you should be looking for around the house for maximum cashback. But first, a few tips. Tips for Scrap Metal Recycling Before you scrap, Household Items You Can Scrap for Money Right Now

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Scrap Metal Recycling for Farmers

Why should you sell your farm scrap metal? You could be surprised at the amount of value the scrap metal you have stored away holds. Chances are, some of the scrap farm machine parts that are just sitting there were made decades ago in the 1950s and 1960s, prior to the modernisation of farming equipment Scrap Metal Recycling for Farmers

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How Do I Recycle My Copper Boiler?

Copper is a valuable commodity in the scrap metal world and prices for scrap, while they fluctuate throughout the year, normally go between £3-£4 per kilo. There are a lot of fittings in an average home that are made of good quality copper, particularly plumbing. While a lot of it is hidden away, sometimes repairs How Do I Recycle My Copper Boiler?

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Five years on… How has the Scrap Metal Dealers Act changed our industry?

Maxilead Metals were one of the first scrap yards in Manchester and the northwest to take the lead in reforming practices across the board. One of the biggest changes apart from not being able to pay cash was to implement our membership system to meet the criteria of the Act. The new rulings meant that it was Five years on… How has the Scrap Metal Dealers Act changed our industry?

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