Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Scrap Metal Recycling Services Manchester
Greengate Metals is a family-run scrap metal recycling business established in 1970, operating from a one-acre site in Middleton, Manchester. We specialise in providing competitive pricing for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, offering dedicated account management and next-day collection services for businesses across Greater Manchester. Our commitment to environmental compliance ensures 100% landfill diversion through advanced recycling techniques and adherence to government standards. With over 50 years of industry experience, we combine expertise with customer-focused solutions to maximise client revenue and reduce waste disposal costs. Our services include skip provision, waste transfer documentation, and electronic audit trails to ensure full regulatory compliance.We maintain transparency through published pricing lists updated to 2025, with specialist rates for trade customers and large-volume recyclers. Our team provides expert advice on waste stream management, supported by six-day-a-week collections and no monthly rental charges for equipment. As an environmentally responsible company, we prioritise continuous improvement in recycling practices and staff training to maintain industry leadership. Our operational history and local market knowledge enable tailored waste management packages for businesses of all sizes. Customer trust is reinforced through validated certificates of destruction for vehicle scrappage services and consistent compliance with environmental legislation.
Services
Scrap metal recycling
Vehicle scrappage
Trade pricing
Waste management
Metal valuation
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of family-run industry expertise
- We provide next-day collection services across Greater Manchester
- Our dedicated account managers ensure tailored waste solutions
- We guarantee competitive trade pricing for bulk recyclers
- Our operations achieve 100% landfill diversion through advanced recycling
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
Greengate Metals provides comprehensive scrap metal recycling services for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Our Manchester facility accepts materials including aluminium, brass, copper, and stainless steel, with pricing updated to 2025 standards. We offer competitive rates for household recyclers and businesses, with dedicated account management for commercial clients requiring regular collections.
Vehicle Scrappage
Our government-approved vehicle scrappage service provides certified destruction of end-of-life vehicles. Customers receive validated certificates of destruction while benefiting from competitive pricing aligned with current metal values. The service includes collection arrangements and compliance with environmental regulations for safe vehicle disposal.
Trade Pricing
Greengate Metals offers specialist rates for trade customers and businesses with significant scrap metal volumes. We provide skip services for large quantities, with delivery and collection arranged to suit client requirements. Our pricing structure rewards regular recyclers while maintaining transparency through published rate schedules.
Questions
What types of metal can I recycle?
We accept all ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals including aluminium, brass, copper, and stainless steel, plus baled cardboard.
Do you offer collection services?
Yes, we provide next-day collection six days a week for commercial clients across Greater Manchester.
Are your prices competitive?
We guarantee market-leading rates for scrap metal with special pricing available for trade customers and bulk quantities.
What are your opening hours?
Our scrap yard operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm.
Can I get a certificate for vehicle scrappage?
Yes, we provide validated certificates of destruction for all end-of-life vehicles processed at our facility.
