Metal Collecting
& Purchasing
Competitive, Convenient & Compliant
We purchase all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, working in partnership with manufacturers, construction and demolition contractors, engineering firms, waste management companies, and metal recyclers across South Wales and beyond. To support efficient scrap metal management, we provide a comprehensive range of 5 to 40-yard containers, tailored to your site requirements and material volumes, alongside flexible scheduled and ad-hoc collection services. With competitive pricing, reliable logistics, and fast payment terms, Harold John delivers a professional, compliant, and cost-effective solution for commercial scrap metal recycling.
Experience
70 years of scrap metal procurement and processing.
Processing
Processing 50,000 tonnes of scrap each year.
Accredited
BMRA member.
Compliant
Accredited to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
Metals We Accept
Non-Ferrous Metals
- Aluminum
- Alloys and alloy wheels
- Armoured cable
- Brass
- Bronze
- Bright wire
- Carbide tips
- Cast zinc
- Chrome
- Copper cable
- Coils and windings
- Household cable
- Heavy copper
- Lead acid batteries
- Lead piping
- Mixed copper
- Nickel
- Palladium
- Precious and semi-precious metals
- Platinum
- Sheet lead
- Solder
- Stainless steel
- Tin
- Titanium
- Tungsten
- Zinc cuttings, dross and residues
Ferrous Metals
- Borings
- Car engines
- Cast iron
- Construction scrap
- Cuttings
- Cylinder cast
- Grey iron cast
- Heavy machinery
- Light iron
- Marine engines
- Shearing
- Steel
- Swarf
- Trains
- Truck engines
- Wrought iron
We also offer...
In addition to scrap metal recycling, Harold John provides a range of specialist industrial services, including factory and site clearances, total waste management solutions, and on-site metal management programmes. From machinery removal and site decommissioning to container provision, material segregation, and scheduled collections, our experienced team delivers safe, efficient, and fully compliant solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
Factory Clearance & Decommission
Our expertise spans everything from dismantling plant equipment and machinery to managing complex decommissioning infrastructure projects.
Total Waste Management
Our range of waste disposal options mean that we can cover a wide spectrum of waste management and recycling requirements, including general, construction, hazardous and confidential waste.
On-site Services
Our on-site services provide the hire, operation, and maintenance of balers, shears, compactors, and other specialist processing equipment. Supported by experienced scrap processing operatives, we help businesses maximise material value, improve recycling efficiency, and streamline on-site metal management.
Get in Touch
Get in touch today to see what price we can offer for your car or scrap metal.
Wales’ trusted partner
Experience
One of Wales's oldest scrap metal yard.
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