Business Details
47 Years
experience
Professional Scrap Metal Recycling Services
Established in 1979, Saunders Metals has grown to become a trusted provider of scrap metal recycling and vehicle disposal services across Swindon and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team operates a fleet of recovery vehicles, including a 32-tonne crane lorry, to efficiently handle end-of-life vehicles, MOT failures, and accident-damaged vehicles. We prioritise next-day BACs payments for scrap cars and metals, ensuring transparent transactions for domestic and commercial clients. Our services extend to ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling, catalytic converter processing, and car battery disposal, all conducted in compliance with environmental regulations. We manage DVLA paperwork for vehicle scrapping, eliminating potential fines for customers. With a focus on sustainability, our operations aim to minimise landfill use by recycling materials such as plastics, glass, and metals.Our Swindon-based facility accepts deliveries from individuals, construction firms, and tradesmen, offering competitive pricing for demolition scrap and industrial waste. Fully licensed and insured, we provide free estimates and on-site cable granulation services. Our Saturday collections and same-day recovery options demonstrate our commitment to accessibility. By recycling metals that can be reused indefinitely, we help reduce carbon footprints and conserve natural resources. This combination of expertise, infrastructure, and environmental responsibility has solidified our reputation as a leading recycling partner in the region.
Services
Scrap Car Recycling
Metal Collection Services
End-of-Life Vehicles
Catalytic Converter Recycling
Car Battery Disposal
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer next-day BACs payments for scrap vehicles and metals
- Our 32-tonne crane lorry handles large vehicle recoveries
- We manage all DVLA paperwork for legal vehicle disposal
- We recycle 95% of materials from end-of-life vehicles
- Our prices remain competitive across ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Associations and certifications
- Environmental Agency
What people say
Next-day payments
Professional recovery service
Hassle-free process
Competitive rates
Eco-friendly approach
Services
Scrap Car Recycling
We provide legal and environmentally compliant scrapping of cars, vans, and lorries. Our service includes free collection within 20 miles of Swindon, same-day payments via BACs, and complete DVLA paperwork handling. All vehicles are processed to recover reusable materials while meeting environmental regulations.
Metal Collection Services
Our fleet of recovery vehicles collects ferrous and non-ferrous metals from domestic and commercial premises. With a 32-tonne crane lorry available for large loads, we handle demolition scrap, industrial waste, and construction materials. Collections are arranged at mutually convenient times across Wiltshire.
End-of-Life Vehicles
As an Environmental Agency registered facility, we dismantle end-of-life vehicles to recover 95% of components. This includes safe extraction of batteries, fluids, and reusable parts. Customers receive instant payment and official documentation confirming legal disposal.
Catalytic Converter Recycling
We process catalytic converters to recover precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Our on-site grading system ensures accurate valuation based on current market rates. This service supports circular economy principles through material reclamation.
Car Battery Disposal
We safely recycle lead-acid and modern lithium-ion car batteries. Our facility separates components for reuse in new battery production. This environmentally responsible service prevents hazardous materials from entering landfill while offering competitive returns.
Questions
How quickly will I receive payment for scrap metal?
Payments are processed via BACs the next working day after we receive your materials.
Do you collect scrap from domestic properties?
Yes, we collect from both domestic and commercial premises across Wiltshire and surrounding areas.
What documents are needed for car scrapping?
We require your vehicle's V5C log book. If unavailable, we can provide a DVLA registration certificate.
Can you handle large industrial scrap loads?
Our 32-tonne crane lorry enables efficient collection of large industrial and demolition scrap loads.
Are catalytic converters accepted for recycling?
Yes, we recycle all types of catalytic converters with on-site grading for accurate valuation.
Is weekend collection available?
We offer Saturday collections by prior arrangement to accommodate customer requirements.
