Metal Skip Hire
At Eco Waste & Recycling, we provide a straightforward way to deal with unwanted metals of every size. From old appliances and garden gates to pipes, beams and bulky offcuts from building work, hiring a metal skip means you can avoid repeated trips to the scrapyard and be confident every load is managed safely.
Why Use A Skip for Metal?
Hiring a metal skip is the best way to deal with heavy, awkward or bulky scrap that can’t go in household bins. Whether it’s dismantled machinery, roofing sheets, radiators or metal fencing, a skip gives you one secure place to put it all. There’s no need for repeated trips to the scrapyard, just fill the container and we’ll collect it when you’re ready. It’s a cost-effective, time-saving solution that keeps your project site clear and your waste handled responsibly.
What is Metal Recycling?
Metal recycling is the process of collecting and reusing unwanted metals from households, construction projects, and industrial sites. Items such as pipes, metal fittings, frames, and machinery can be placed into one of our skips, where they are sorted at our licensed facility. By using our scrap metal skip service, you’re not only saving yourself trips to the local tip but also ensuring your materials are recycled in an eco-friendly way.
Where Can I Find Metal Recycling Near Me?
Eco Waste & Recycling provides reliable scrap metal skip hire across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. With affordable pricing and flexible hire terms, arranging a metal skip with us is simple. For a complete list of service areas, visit our locations page or use our postcode checker on our booking page to confirm coverage.
What Can Go in a Metal Skip?
Items you can put in a metal skip include:- Piping, sheeting and frameworks
- Household metal goods including old shelving, filing cabinets & bed frames
- Industrial offcuts and machinery parts
- Mixed ferrous and non-ferrous metals
What Can’t Go in a Metal Skip?
Items you must not place in a metal skip include:- Food waste
- Plasterboard
- Plastic or wood
- General waste
- Prohibited items for all skips: full list here
Any items placed in a metal skip that are not metal will incur an extra charge. Some prohibited items require specialist disposal, and putting them in your skip may also result in refusal of collection. For full details of what we cannot accept, including our surcharge list, please visit our What Can Go In A Skip? Page.
Need Some Help?
Skip hire is simple with our easy online booking system. Confirm your skip in minutes.
Prefer to speak to someone? Our friendly team is here to help. Call us on 01462 743828 or email ecobookings@ecowr.co.uk and we’ll guide you to the right solution.