Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Metal Recycling Services Derbyshire
Established in 1974, Melbourne Metals has grown from a local scrap metal dealer to a leading Midlands-based specialist in metal recycling. As a family-owned business, we bring over 50 years of industry experience to our core operations, serving clients in engineering, aerospace, and fabrication sectors. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our ISO 9001 accreditation, Environmental Agency permit, and Waste Carriers Licence, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental and operational standards. We provide nationwide collection services with rapid response times within the Midlands, offering tailored solutions for swarf management, metal processing, and works clearance. Our team of Wamitab-qualified professionals ensures strict adherence to waste management protocols while delivering competitive pricing and transparent processes.With facilities in Melbourne, Derbyshire, we maintain long-term relationships through consistent service excellence and a focus on sustainable practices. Our expertise spans ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, and specialist alloys, with comprehensive segregation and analysis capabilities. As a trusted partner to UK, European, and Asian markets, we combine technical knowledge with practical experience to address both conventional and complex metal recycling challenges. Our investment in modern resources and personnel development underscores our commitment to maintaining industry leadership while meeting evolving customer needs.
Services
Metal Recycling
Swarf Management
Works Clearance
Metal Processing
Collection Service
Metal Analysis
Factory Servicing
Material Segregation
Container Hire
Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience in specialist metal recycling.
- Our team holds Wamitab qualifications for waste management compliance.
- We offer nationwide collection with 24-hour Midlands response.
- We maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems.
- Our facility has Environment Agency-approved metal recycling permits.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Environment Agency
- Waste Carriers Licence
Services
Metal Recycling
We recycle ferrous and non-ferrous metals including stainless steel, titanium, and aerospace alloys. Our facility handles chrome iron, nickel alloys, and specialist materials like Inconel and Hastelloy. We ensure compliance with environmental regulations while offering competitive pricing for bulk and swarf materials.
Swarf Management
Tailored swarf management solutions for aerospace industries optimise scrap metal returns. Our systems include segregation, processing, and full material reporting. We implement customised collection schedules to maintain production efficiency and regulatory compliance for manufacturing clients.
Collection Service
Nationwide collection using our vehicle fleet covers all UK regions with 24-hour response times in the Midlands. We handle bulk materials, machinery removals, and urgent consignments. Our logistics support includes scheduled pickups and emergency collection arrangements as required.
Metal Analysis
Comprehensive metal identification and analysis services ensure accurate material classification. We provide segregation reports and compositional testing for mixed scrap consignments. Our qualified staff use advanced techniques to determine metal grades for optimal processing and valuation.
Works Clearance
Full plant and machinery clearance services include dismantling, removal, and recycling. We handle complete factory decommissioning projects with waste management compliance. Our team provides site preparation support and associated metal recovery operations for industrial facilities.
Questions
What types of metal do you recycle?
We process ferrous metals like steel and cast iron, plus non-ferrous materials including aluminium, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, and specialist aerospace metals such as Inconel and Hastelloy.
Do you provide nationwide services?
Yes, our vehicle fleet enables nationwide collection with guaranteed 24-hour response times in the Midlands region covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification, Environment Agency approval, Scrap Metal Dealers Licence (LASCRAP/0006), and Waste Carriers Licence (CB/XN5674SQ) for compliant operations.
How do you handle aerospace industry swarf?
Our dedicated swarf management systems for aerospace clients include tailored collection schedules, segregation reporting, and chemical analysis to maximise material value recovery while meeting industry specifications.
What's included in works clearance services?
We offer complete plant decommissioning including machinery removal, structural dismantling, and metal recovery. Our services cover site preparation, waste classification, and environmental compliance documentation for industrial facilities.
