Prohibited Items

At Advanced Metal Recyclers, our team is dedicated to the recycling of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is more important than ever to recycle waste materials where possible, and at AMR, we play our part in reducing landfill waste. Metal is a widely recyclable material, with many types being repurposed for further use.

At our metal recycling yard, we accept scrap metal from a range of customers, whether you’re a small business, nationwide company or a private customer. Our friendly team will help you unload and sort items, to ensure you receive the best rate for your scrap metal items. Our aim is to make the process of recycling your metal as seamless as possible thanks to our state-of-the-art recycling facility and streamlined processes.

If you’re looking to recycle your scrap metal and help reduce environmental waste, let us do the heavy lifting for you!

Prohibited items:

Any materials of a dangerous nature or posing an environmental threat cannot be allowed to enter the scrap supply chain. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Materials or items containing asbestos
  • Any materials of corrosive nature or suspected of containing corrosive material.
  • Pressurised Vessels.
  • Flammable materials or containers of flammable liquid.
  • Explosives in any form.
  • Poisonous Materials.
  • Materials that contain or have been contaminated by radioactive substances.
  • Any device still containing ozone
  • Any items or devices still containing oil.

Drums, tanks or any other container from which metal of any other material is to be reclaimed must be empty, fully drained and unsealed. Units, which do not satisfy this criteria will not be received.

Prior to acceptance of any drum, tank or container the nature of the previous contents and safety for re-use will be established. Any material suspected as being an environmental health or safety danger will be rejected.

CORROSIVE
GAS BOTTLES / PRESSURE VESSELS
EXPLOSIVES / ORDNANCE
POISONS
RADIO ACTIVE MATERIAL
ASBESTOS
NO CFCs
NON-METALIC REFUSE
FUEL / OIL / UNCLEAN DRUMS
FLAMABLE LIQUIDS
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