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Scrap Metal

At Binn Group Scrap Metal Recycling, we make metal recycling simple, effiecinet, and fully compliant. With accredited facilities and same-day payment, we offer a trusted service for businesses and individuals across Scotland.

We offer both convenient drop-off options and flexible scheduled collection services designed to meet the specific needs and changing operational demands of your business.

Contact us for a quote today

Binn Group can produce waste audits and management plans to deliver tailored trade-waste solutions, including segregation, bin/bag sizes and collection schedules.

We are experts in finding the perfect trade waste management package for your business to comply with regulations, minimise waste materials, maximise recycling and offer excellent value for money.

Drop off instructions

  1. Deliver your metal to Our shore Road Metal Recycling Facility or Inverness Branch

  2. We provide you with a quote

  3. We we’ll check your photo ID

  4. We’ll pay you by BACS or Cheque the same day. No transaction Fees

 

TEL: 01577 830833

What we provide

  • A comprehensive scrap metal reprocessing service

  • Recycling and processing of ferrous, non-ferrous, and precious metals

  • Facilities at our Eco Park complex in Perthshire and Shore Road Metal Recycling Facility, Perth and Inverness Branch

  • Same-day payment via BACS or cheque with no transaction fees

  • Secure, compliant drop-off process including ID verification

  • Services for commercial, industrial, and domestic customers

Why Choose Us?

  • An accredited scrap metal reprocessor offering a fully compliant and sustainable recycling route

  • Member of the British Metals Recycling Association

  • Led by an experienced management team with deep sector expertise

  • A trusted operator in Scotland’s multi-billion-pound metal recycling industry

  • Assurance of legal compliance in an industry where duty of care is essential

  • Capable of handling all scrap and waste metal requirements efficiently and responsibly.

Metals we accept

    • wiring

    • tubing

    • enamelled

    • pipes

    • Cables

    • Wheels

    • Sheets

    • Castings

    • Fixing

    • Doornobs

    • Plumbing fittings and tabs

    • boring and hardware

    • Piping

    • Batteries

    • Construction Beams

    • Bikes

    • Fencing panels

    • Oil Drums

    • Dismantling works

  • As well as the cash ban, the Scottish Government has also made it a requirement for Binn Group to verify the identity of those selling the scrap metal. To verify the identity (ID) of the seller, Binn Group (‘the dealer’) must request either valid photographic ID, which also sets out the seller’s full name and residential address, or a formal document such as a utility bill, that bears the person’s full name and residential address and valid photographic ID that includes the seller’s date of birth as well as their full residential address.

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Frequently asked questions

Our 62‑acre Binn Ecopark processes up to 200,000 tonnes of material a year with a recycling rate above 90%.

We offer a range of services including food‑waste recycling, scrap metal processing, skip hire and trade waste collection, delivered by a team of over 140 people committed to safe, efficient and environmentally progressive operations.

Use the sections below to find information quickly:

  • Services and booking: how to arrange skips, waste collections and food‑waste processing.

  • Materials and recycling: what we accept, preparation guidelines and recycling capabilities.

  • Accounts and payments: trade accounts, invoices and payment methods.

  • Site and operations: visiting the Ecopark, opening hours and safety procedures.

  • Environmental commitments: our approach to the circular economy, emissions and reporting.

  • Employment and partnerships: working with us and supplier/contractor enquiries.

If you cannot find the answer you need, contact our team and we will help you directly.

TEL: 01577 830833

  • We offer a broad range of waste and resource recovery services including dry mixed recycling, green waste, food/organic waste, wood, metals, and more. If you have a specialised waste type (e.g. hazardous, plastics, etc.), we can discuss customised solutions.

  • Collection frequency is flexible. We offer regular scheduled collections (daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly), as well as on-demand / ad-hoc pickups, depending on your needs, volume, and location.

  • We hold all required licences and certifications, and comply with UK/Scottish waste regulations. We also use Waste Transfer Notes / Duty of Care documentation, audit trails, and transparent reporting so you can see how your waste is being handled and recycled responsibly.

  • Yes. We provide detailed reports showing the amount of waste collected, how much is recycled or recovered, and associated metrics (for example carbon savings or diverted from landfill). These can be useful for your sustainability / ESG reporting. This data can all be accessed by you through out client portal.

  • Pricing depends on factors such as the type and volume of waste, collection frequency, distance, and whether special treatment is required. We’ll provide a tailored quote based on your business’s specific needs. We also work to help optimise cost through better waste segregation and infrastructure.

  • You can request a quote via our website or contact our commercial team. We’ll usually arrange an initial site visit or conversation to understand your waste types, volumes, site layout etc. From there we propose a plan and service schedule.

  • Yes, we provide bins, skips, containers (various sizes), and can help select the right type based on your waste stream and available space. We also handle delivery and placement of containers as part of the setup.

  • After collection, your waste is taken to our facility where it is sorted, processed, recycled or recovered as appropriate. Organic waste may go through composting or anaerobic digestion; recyclable materials are cleaned and processed; residuals are treated to minimise environmental impact.

  • We can work with you on waste audits to see where waste is coming from and suggest improvements. We offer advice on segregation, reuse, circular design, and customised recycling solutions. We also aim to partner with customers on longer term sustainability goals.

  • For larger scale or multi-site customers, we offer account management, flexible service plans, volume-based pricing, and bespoke arrangements. We are experienced in handling large contracts and can scale services accordingly, including project management, logistics, and reporting.