Scrap Metal Buyers in Merseyside
Reliable, responsible scrap metal buying from one of Merseyside’s longest‑established local merchants — offering fair prices, expert service and efficient handling for both ferrous and non‑ferrous metals.
Scrap Metal
For more than 75 years, Oldham Bros’ scrap metal buying service has been a trusted choice for customers across Merseyside and the North West, welcoming tradespeople, businesses and the general public to sell their unwanted metal. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to honest, transparent pricing, helping you get the best value for your scrap while ensuring materials are handled responsibly.
We accept a wide range of scrap metals, including both ferrous metals such as iron and steel, and non‑ferrous metals including aluminium, copper and other valuable materials. With a calibrated weighbridge and a dedicated non‑ferrous metal processing area, we’re able to manage large volumes efficiently and professionally, whether you’re clearing a site, disposing of surplus stock or recycling after a project.
Our local yard in Kirkby provides a friendly, straightforward selling experience. There’s no need for an account or appointment — simply bring your scrap during opening hours and our team will weigh it, offer a competitive price and take care of the paperwork. For those with larger quantities, we also offer a collection service, arranging pick‑ups for bulk loads to make recycling easier and more convenient.
As licensed scrap buyers, we operate in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act, ensuring all transactions are legal, secure and transparent. This includes the requirement to verify identity and address, providing peace of mind for both private and commercial sellers and helping safeguard the integrity of the metal recycling process.
Selling your scrap metal through Oldham Bros means supporting a local, independent business with deep roots in the community. Our dedication to customer service, responsible recycling and competitive pricing has helped build long‑standing relationships with customers across sectors — from trades, manufacturers and demolition contractors to everyday household sellers.
Whether you have a few bags of mixed metal or several tonnes of ferrous and non‑ferrous scrap, our team is ready to help you maximise value from your waste materials. With efficient in‑yard processing and careful handling at every step, we make selling scrap metal straightforward, reliable and worthwhile.
We buy scrap from everyone
This includes local trades and businesses, manufacturers, other scrap metal merchants, construction and demolition contractors, blue-chip organisations, government bodies and service providers to name but a few. We also welcome the general public to our yard.
Scrap metal we buy:
- Copper Pipe & Braziery
- Aluminium
- Household Cable
- Ferrous Iron & Steel
- Factory Strip-Outs
Sell via collection or delivery
We can either weigh in your scrap metal at our Kirkby recycling centre, or for larger scrap metal quantities, we can come and collect from you. We can handle everything from one-off deliveries of a few kilos to contracts of thousands of tonnes, helping you meet your recycling targets while maximising your profits. Our collection vehicles are monitored by an advanced computer tracking system to ensure security.
You are dealing with a local independent business, that helps the local area and economy. Our dedication both to our customers and to the environment gives you the reassurance of knowing you’re getting the most competitive price, for the most reliable service, with the most responsible attitude.
Quick & easy cashless payment for your scrap
We use Bread4Scrap to provide fast, secure and fully compliant cashless payments for scrap metal. This modern system allows us to make instant payments via prepaid card or bank transfer, removing the need for cash while offering clear records and peace of mind for every transaction.
- Instant cashless payouts
- Fully secure & compliant
- Clear pricing, no hidden fees
- Flexible payment options
- 100% Transparency
We’re proudly accredited where it matters
Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to safety, compliance and industry best practice, giving clients confidence that all work is carried out responsibly and to a high professional standard.
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Your questions answered
- What wood recycling services do you offer?
- Do you recycle all types of wood?
- How does the wood recycling process work?
- Can you collect wood waste directly from my site?
- Why should I choose wood recycling instead of sending waste to landfill?
We provide comprehensive wood recycling solutions, including the collection, sorting, processing and recycling of timber waste from construction, demolition and commercial sites. Our service ensures wood is diverted from landfill and processed for sustainable reuse wherever possible.
Yes – we accept a wide range of timber waste, including clean untreated wood, pallets, crates, and timber from demolition and construction sites. We aim to maximise recycling and reuse, minimising environmental impact.
Once collected, timber waste is sorted and processed at our recycling facility. Clean, untreated wood is separated for reprocessing into new products or biomass fuel, while unsuitable material is handled responsibly according to environmental regulations.
Yes, we offer collection and disposal services for wood waste from residential, commercial and industrial sites throughout Merseyside and surrounding areas. Our team can arrange scheduled or one‑off collections to suit your project needs.
Recycling wood reduces environmental harm by conserving natural resources, lowering landfill waste and cutting carbon emissions. Our wood recycling service helps businesses meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirements while promoting circular economy practices.