Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Skip Hire & Scrap Metal Services in Salford
Established in 1950, Salford Scrap Metal has built a reputation as a trusted family-run waste management company serving Salford, Greater Manchester, and surrounding areas. As licensed waste carriers with G.M.W.R.A. Waste Management Licence No: W.M.L. 0711 and Registered Waste Carrier Licence No: NSO/544285, we ensure all waste is disposed of responsibly. Our services include skip hire, scrap metal recycling, grab hire, and skip bag solutions tailored to domestic and commercial needs. We collaborate with local authorities like Manchester City Council and Salford City Council to maintain environmental compliance.Our investment in a dedicated transfer station streamlines waste processing, while our weighbridge ensures accurate metal recycling. With decades of industry experience, we prioritise customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, same-day service availability, and charitable initiatives like our August skip donation programme supporting St Annes Hospice.
Services
Skip Hire
Scrap Metal Dealers
Grab Hire
Skip Bag
Factory Clearances
Warehouse Clearances
Transfer Station Recycling
Turf & Soil Products
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 75 years of industry experience
- Fully licensed waste carrier with environmental compliance certifications
- Competitive pricing across Salford and Manchester areas
- Same-day skip hire service available
- Charitable contributions through skip donation programme
Associations and certifications
- G.M.W.R.A. Waste Management License
- Registered Waste Carrier Licence
Services
Skip Hire
We provide skip hire solutions in various sizes from 2 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards. Our service includes permit advice and arrangement for highway placements. Available for domestic clearances, construction projects, and commercial use across Salford and Manchester areas. Our competitive pricing includes same-day service options.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Specialist ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling services with on-site weighbridge facilities. We accept customer deliveries at our Salford transfer station or provide skip collection services. Payment options include immediate cash or monthly account contracts. All recycling operations comply with Weights & Measures regulations.
Skip Bag
Lightweight recyclable skip bags holding up to 1 tonne of waste. No permit required for storage on private property. Ideal for garden waste, DIY projects, and household clearances. Collection service available within Salford and surrounding areas. Cost-effective alternative to traditional metal skips.
Factory Clearances
Comprehensive factory and warehouse clearance services including machinery, materials, and scrap removal. Our team handles complete business closures or partial clearances to facilitate property refits. Available across Greater Manchester with efficient turnaround times using our transfer station facilities.
Grab Hire
Flexible grab hire service for transporting loose materials like soil, rubble, and aggregates. Available for single loads or day-rate hire across Salford. Our modern fleet ensures efficient material handling for construction and landscaping projects, complementing our skip hire and recycling operations.
Questions
What skip sizes do you offer?
We offer 2, 4, 8 cubic yard skips and 20-40 cubic yard roll-on/off skips for domestic and commercial use.
Do I need a permit for a skip?
Yes, skips on public highways require a permit. We'll advise if needed and arrange it for you as part of our service.
How does scrap metal payment work?
We pay by tonnage through immediate cash payments or monthly account contracts for regular customers.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Salford, Manchester, and surrounding areas including Eccles, Walkden, and Worsley.
What is the Skip Bag service?
Our Skip Bag is a lightweight recyclable bag holding up to 1 tonne of waste, collected by us for proper disposal.
Do you handle hazardous waste?
No, we cannot accept hazardous materials like asbestos, chemicals, or electrical appliances in our skips.
