Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Metal Recycling Services
Reliance Scrap Metal has been a trusted name in ferrous and non-ferrous metal trading since 1925, operating under the Walter Shaw and Son legacy in Poole, Dorset. Our family-run business combines over six decades of industry expertise with a commitment to competitive pricing and environmental responsibility. We specialise in comprehensive metal recycling solutions, including collection, segregation, and disposal services for businesses and households. With yards in Poole and Weymouth, we serve Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, offering free skip delivery and collection for commercial clients.Our accreditations with the Environment Agency and memberships in industry bodies like the British Metals Recycling Association underscore our dedication to quality and sustainability. By leveraging real-time market tracking technology, we ensure clients receive optimal valuations for their scrap metal, reinforcing our reputation as a reliable, customer-focused partner.
Services
Metal Recycling
Aluminium Can Recycling
Skip Hire
Collection Service
Household Scrap Metal
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience in metal recycling since 1925.
- Our real-time market tracking ensures competitive pricing for all metals.
- We offer free skip delivery and collection for commercial clients.
- Our services are fully accredited by the Environment Agency and industry bodies.
- We operate across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire with two dedicated yards.
Associations and certifications
- Environment Agency
- British Metals Recycling Association
- Cast Metals Federation
- UK Steel
- National Association of Steel Stockholders
- Bureau of International Recycling
What people say
Competitive prices
High level of service
Reliable service
Long-term partnership
Services
Metal Recycling
We provide comprehensive metal recycling for ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including copper, aluminium, and steel. Our services include collection, segregation, and processing using modern facilities. Businesses benefit from competitive pricing tracked via real-time market data, with payment options including cheque or self-billing.
Aluminium Can Recycling
Specialist recycling for aluminium cans and industrial aluminium waste. We accept radiators, cables, and extrusions, offering skips and storage solutions. Accredited by the Bureau of International Recycling, we ensure environmentally responsible processing and optimal valuations for commercial clients.
Skip Hire
Trade customers access skips from 8 to 35 cubic yards, with free delivery and collection. Our fleet includes roll-on roll-off lorries and stillages for efficient metal storage. Skips are available for ongoing or one-off projects across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
Collection Service
Free collection for metal loads under one tonne, using articulated lorries or flatbed trucks. We accommodate awkward loads and provide instant valuations post-collection. Services cover commercial clients in Dorset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire with competitive market rates.
Household Scrap Metal
We accept household metal waste including appliances and plumbing fixtures, with a minimum 1kg threshold. Private customers bring items directly to our Poole or Weymouth yards for valuation. Excludes fridge freezers but covers radiators, pipes, and copper tanks.
Questions
What areas do you serve for metal recycling?
We operate across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, with yards in Poole and Weymouth.
Do you accept household scrap metal?
Yes, we accept household metal waste weighing over 1kg at our Poole and Weymouth sites.
What payment methods are available?
We offer payment by cheque or self-billing for all our metal recycling services.
Are your recycling services environmentally certified?
We hold accreditations with the Environment Agency and international recycling bodies.
What skip sizes do you provide?
Skips range from 8 to 35 cubic yards, with free delivery and collection for trade customers.
