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23rd May 201817th February 2022

Metals and Their Properties: Copper

Following from last month’s article on iron, this next instalment in the “Metals and Their Properties” series will focus on copper. While we’ve previously talked a little bit about this metal on our article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, we’re now looking at it a lot more in-depth. Continue reading

19th April 201822nd November 2022

How is Metal Recycled?

We are increasingly becoming more aware of how important recycling is – especially when it comes to metal. We can help the environment to conserve natural resources by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less energy compared to making metal from virgin ore. Continue reading

11th April 20181st May 2024

Metals and their Properties: Iron

We work with a large variety of metals here at Morecambe Metals, as we specialise in both non-ferrous and ferrous metal recycling. We have talked about some of these metals in the previous article “Different Metals and Their Properties”, but we are now going more in-depth and discussing them in more detail. Continue reading

7th February 201824th June 2020

Scrapping A Car: Everything You Need to Know

Scrapping a car is no longer just a straightforward matter of driving it into the nearest breakers yard. Environmental legislation and controls continue to be tightened by both government and local authorities and this calls for authorised vehicle recycling. This has led to such vehicles falling into the category of “controlled waste” and this, in turn, affects both how the end of life vehicles are transported and subsequently disposed of. Continue reading

28th December 201716th June 2021

Morecambe Metals: 2017 Review

2017 has been a momentous year for the team here at Morecambe Metals. With success after success we can’t help but marvel in our hard work and its positive paybacks, and with the year drawing to a close, we thought it perfect timing to take a look back at the year in review alongside just a few of its many highlights. Continue reading

15th December 201726th April 2022

Morecambe Metals Record Breaking Year! [INFOGRAPHIC]

The team here at Morecambe Metals aren’t strangers to a little bit of success, and we are proud to announce that in the last annum we have a fantastic piece of news to share with our customers! We have only gone and conquered the world of scrap metal and have managed to buy and process the largest amount that we have ever accomplished! Continue reading

5th December 201722nd November 2022

What is Commercial Waste and What Can be Recycled?

When it comes to industrial premises and commercial waste, a comprehensive and high-quality service from a specially trained crew is important to proper practices. So, what is commercial waste, and keeping in mind the types of metals and other materials which can be found at these commercial locations, what can actually be recycled? Continue reading

8th November 201731st May 2023

What Happens to Your Car Once You Scrap It?

An average of one million cars are crushed and scrapped every year. When a car isn’t of value anymore or isn’t being used, many people will opt for scrapping it. At the end of the cars useful life, vehicles do have value as a source of spare parts, which has created an industry for vehicle dismantling. Continue reading

8th November 201722nd March 2023

4 Signs That Your Car is Ready for Recycling

In the UK alone, there are between 1.6 to 2 million vehicles that reach the end of their life every year. Making sure that end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are disposed of properly is extremely important, especially for the environment. Continue reading

13th October 201717th February 2022

What is the Role of Metal Shredding?

An important consideration when it comes to waste accumulation concerns safe and responsible disposal. Recycling tends to be the answer, and shredding is recognised as a crucial part of the metal recycling process. Since the role of shredding helps to reduce the size of a material, its significance in this process should never be underestimated, as it holds many advantages to you, scrapyards and the environment. Continue reading