Choosing the Right Route
Sell, Donate, Drop Off or Recycle?
Practical answers on what to do with unwanted metal items, and how to pick the route that suits the item, the effort and the money.
Check Current Pricing →Browse the FAQsUnwanted metal items can go several ways, and the best one depends on what the item is, what condition it is in and how much effort you want to spend. This site compares the options plainly.
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What You Get
Picking the Route That Fits
Compare the Routes
Selling, donating, dropping off and council collection side by side.
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Items People Ask About
What Are You Getting Rid Of?
Appliances
Bikes
Garden Tools
Metal Furniture
Gutters
Cables
Old Electronics
Car Parts
Who This Is For
Anyone Clearing Out Metal Items
Common Questions
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