The Morecambe Metals Blog | Our Latest News & Resources

5th April 2023

Scrap Metal Trends in the Construction Industry

Metal has been used for centuries in the construction of many buildings and structures, and as we turn to more sustainable resources, the popularity of metal is only increasing. It provides a valuable resource for many building and renovation projects, but what about scrap metal? Continue reading

14th March 202316th August 2023

The Value of Scrap Metal in Cars

Eight million cars are scrapped across the UK every year, with the average age of the car being 15 years. This means that recycling facilities like ours are essential to the metal industry. Most of the components of a car can be recycled and provide new materials within the automotive and manufacturing industry. Continue reading

8th March 202319th May 2023

Maximising the Value of Your Scrap Metal

It has been a tough few years for everyone within the trades, construction and even the scrap metal industry. As a proud local business in the scrap metal recycling sector, we fully appreciate that our customers will want to get the most value for their scrap metal. Continue reading

10th February 202310th February 2023

Morecambe Metals: Who Are We?

We’d like to take a moment and thank you for stopping by; if you’re a new visitor, we hope you find everything you need, and for those returning visitors to our site, welcome back! Although our main mission is to help recycle scrap metal in Morecambe and the surrounding areas, we also believe in sharing essential information about our services and the metals we see on a daily business. Continue reading

30th January 202322nd March 2023

MetalMatters Campaign: Kerbside Recycling

By 2023, most households will be using their recycle boxes to ensure that any materials which can be reused again are sent to be processed correctly. However, are you 100% sure which metal items can go into your recycle collection box? Continue reading

17th January 202317th January 2023

The Science Behind Our Services

Science is one of the driving forces of modern-day society; every year, we see technology advancing and developing, with companies implementing newer strategies in the scientific field to dominate their industry. Continue reading

13th January 2023

Morecambe Metals at the Races

Stock car and Banger racing has been around for many decades and is a European car sport in which drivers will race around a track in various types of cars. There are many classes of stock car racing, from mini stocks to Nascars and much more. Continue reading

23rd November 202210th January 2023

Missing Ship Containing 1000 Tonnes of Metalwork Identified in the Channel Island

Shipwrecks have been an ongoing issue for many centuries. Although large vessels are commanders of the seas, even they can succumb to difficulties, much like any land vehicle. The difference is when a car or lorry breaks down, it can easily be brought to peace at a scrap yard. Continue reading

15th November 2022

5 Reasons to Recycle Scrap Metal

Metal, as a material, can be recycled infinitely without losing structure or quality. This reason alone should be enough to encourage you to ensure it reaches recycling facilities to be made into something new. However, there are plenty of other reasons to recycle it. Continue reading

4th November 20224th November 2022

How an Eddy Current Separator Helps with Our Scrap Metal Recycling Process

As one of the largest scrap metal processing facilities in the north Lancashire area, we take pride in our services. We specialise in a variety of non ferrous metals, which means separating them from other metals and waste is essential. Continue reading