At Wellington Scrap Metals we purchase and process a vast range of scrap materials in which all can be recycled. There two industry categories for scrap metals ‘ferrous’ or ‘non-ferrous’ metals. Within the two categories the scrap is separated into different buying grades to ensure it complies with International specifications. Our experienced staff are here to assist with any enquiries you may have regarding the grading of scrap you wish to recycle.

Ferrous Metals

‘Ferrous’ is an adjective used to indicate the presence of iron. Ferrous metals are generally magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion.

Steel Heavy / Insize Steel
Any heavy steel over 4mm thick and under 1m square
Railway irons, Brake Drums, Bearings, Plate Steel etc.

Oversize Steel
Any heavy steel over 4mm thick and over 1m square
Truck chassis, forklift frames, Structural Beams etc.

Light Gauge
 Any clean Steel 3mm in thickness or less
Roofing Iron, clean car body panels, ducting etc.

Shredder Feed
Any steel that contains any other materials such as rubber, plastic, glass, etc
Cars, Washing Machines, filing cabinets, old bed frames etc.

Non Ferrous Metals

These more valuable metals do not generally contain any iron; they are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to corrosion.

Aluminium

Cast
Heavy Aluminium that has been cast into moulds
Mag wheels, lawn mower bodies, gear box housings

Clip
Flat Aluminium sheet

Domestic
Mixed Aluminium products
Corrugated roofing, pots and pans

Extrusion
Aluminium which has been extruded through a die
Window frames, box section, channel

Irony
Aluminium containing steel contaminants
Brake boosters, Vehicle water pumps, cylinder heads

Swarf
Aluminium turnings


Brass

Mixed
Brass of varied appearance in weight and colour (though typically yellow)
Fittings, piping, taps

Swarf
Brass turnings


Copper

MIllberry
Stripped copper wire. Clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable. Free of burnt wire.

Number 1
Copper which is both clean, bright and uncoated
New pipe off cuts, Punchings, Unsheathed copper wire (No. 16 gauge and >)

Number 2
Uncoated oxidized copper products free of welds and fittings. These products are typically thinned walled.
Piping Sheet, Off cuts

Domestic
Copper based products containing various other nonferrous metals in nominal amounts.
Water cylinders, Toilet cisterns, Spouting


Lead

Solids
Lead products which are both hard and soft in nature, although generally pliable or easily dented
Flashings, piping, sinkers

Batteries
Batteries containing lead acid
Sourced from automotive vehicles and other machinery (does not include dry cell batteries)


Stainless Steel

Solids
The hardest of all non ferrous metals, usually shiny in appearance and difficult to scratch or make an impression on.
Bench tops, shower trays, sinks

Swarf
Stainless Steel turnings