Potentially, everyone can sell to us. Sims Metal Derby buys all types of scrap metal from:

• Businesses: we provide local, national, global collection and recycling of metals, arising from waste streams, manufacturing processes, site clearance and demolition projects.
• Households: we accept individuals bringing scrap metal items or waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to our sites (chargeable service). Unfortunately we do not collect scrap items from households.
• Local Authority and Government Services: we provide quality metal and electronics recycling services to local, regional and national government departments.

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To find out more about our services visit our Sell to Us webpage.

At Sims Metal in Derby we pay competitive prices for:

• Ferrous metals such as: light iron, steel, swarf, lorry engines, wrought iron, heavy machinery, grey iron cast, car engines and much more…

• Non-ferrous metals such as: mixed copper, nickel, tin, aluminium cable, aluminium wheels, copper cable, heavy copper, brass and much more…

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• Scrap vehicles: scrap cars, trailers, vans, trucks, car shell disposal. We have a range of specialized handling and cutting equipment to facilitate efficient and safe recycling.

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• WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and Fridges (chargeable service).

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We offer a very wide range of services:

• Collection bins: drop off and pick up of containers and bins to your location
• Account management
• Reporting and compliance
• Free site audits
• National coverage
• Secure destruction services, including Certificate Of Destruction
• Certified scale weights
• Jobsite scrap: plumbing, electric, HVAC and demolition scrap
• Onsite processing and logistics at your location
• Demolition services
• Site clearance
• Dismantling of metal tanks, structures and buildings
• Incineration scrap metal services

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You must bring a form of photographic identification with you, as we will need to record your information and the items you have brought to us.

The ID documents that we are able to accept are as follows:

Photo ID

• Valid UK photo driving licence
• Valid UK passport
• Valid EEA passport
• Valid EEA National ID card

If your photo ID does not have a current address, it must be accompanied by: Proof of address which must be less than 3 months old

• Bank or building society statement
• Credit or debit card statement
• Council tax demand letter or statement
• Utility bill (not a mobile phone bill)

In order to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus and maintain our high levels of health and safety, we have put in an additional set of procedures and controls. From now on:

• Social distancing MUST be maintained between suppliers, visitors and staff – please ensure you keep 2 meters apart at all times. Where this is not possible, specific procedures will be in place to prevent the spread of the infection.
• We are stopping the reuse of PPE. We are therefore no longer able to supply you with our usual temporary PPE whilst you are visiting site and we request that you please provide your own equipment (hardhat and safety vest or coat). If you do not have your own, we are more than happy to provide you with these in a PPE pack, at the price of £5.50.50 +VAT. This will contain a safety helmet and a Hi-Viz vest. The cost will be deducted from your transaction total, you will then retain this PPE for further use when you visit the site.
• We have increased the cleaning and hygiene practices across our sites. You must ensure you use hand sanitisers and wash facilities where available.
• Physical barriers have been put in place (Perspex screens / vehicle stops) to minimise physical interactions with suppliers and hauliers. This may result in slower site operations, so please be patient. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority.