The Morecambe Metals Blog | Our Latest News & Resources

5th May 202331st May 2023

Role of Regulations & Authorities in the Scrap Metal Industry

The scrap metal industry is a key part of the UK economy, with over £1.4 billion per annum turnover. It is also highly regulated, with several different regulatory bodies involved in its regulation. This means that the people who buy scrap metal must follow specific rules to be able to sell this metal. Continue reading

26th April 202319th May 2023

Scrap to the Future: The Amazing Transformations of Scrap Metal

At Morecambe Metals, we are passionate about scrap metal recycling and its many benefits. From conserving natural resources to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, scrap metal recycling plays a vital role in building a sustainable future for our planet. Continue reading

17th April 2023

Get Value for Money With Your End-Of-Life Vehicles

If you own an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) that is no longer roadworthy, you may wonder what to do with it. While it may seem like a burden to dispose of your ELV, it can be a valuable resource if appropriately managed. Continue reading

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