You may have heard that we held a golf charity event in August. The event was a blinding success, with a great turnout and just over £8,000 raised. This fantastic amount exceeded our expectations, and we’re delighted and honoured to be able to make a difference in the community. The money we raised was split … The Maxilead Golf Charity Event – we raised over £8,000!
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?
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?
It’s been an exciting year for Maxilead Metals. Drawing to a close at the end of December, we can sit back* and look at everything we’ve achieved. We’ve successfully continued our Maxilead Membership scheme, which was established in response to the Scrap Metal Dealers Act and deters any illegal scrap dealers from darkening our door! … Maxilead’s Christmas Round-up 2017
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act came into force back in 2012, but there are still several parts of it that are lesser known. Perhaps the most prominent clause of the Act is that it forbids anyone from buying scrap metal with cash – even if they are a regular customer at that particular scrap yard. … Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2012 – FAQs
Aluminium is one of the most commonly re-used metals in existence. From food and drink cans to foil and aerosol bottles, the material is found in innumerable everyday objects and is very easy to recycle or reuse. If you can collect enough, it’s definitely worth taking your old aluminium to a trusted scrap dealer, where … Why It’s Great to Recycle Aluminium
