Your Trusted Scrap Yard in Havant | Archimedes Metals Ltd

As a fully equipped scrap yard in Portsmouth, a lot of our custom comes from domestic and commercial clients in the nearby Havant area. They choose us as their scrap metal merchant of choice due to our reliability and transparency, and the fact we pay top prices for scrap metal, including scrap copper, scrap lead and scrap brass. But here we aren’t providing an overview of our scrap metal recycling services, e.g scrap metal collection…

Here we look to ask an important question: where are Havant residents most likely to find materials, fixtures and products which will be purchased at a scrap yard or scrap metal merchant? So read on to discover where scrap copper, scrap brass, and scrap lead might be hiding. You may just be surprised to learn where you can find these treasures hiding! And should you already have an assignment you’re looking to arrange scrap metal collection of, or drop off at our Portsmouth site, cut right to the chase by calling 023 9269 5630.

Common Sources of Scrap Metal

Let's start with scrap copper. Copper is a valuable metal widely used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and various industrial applications. When it comes to scrap copper, one of the most common sources is old electrical wiring, which is always in demand at any Havant scrap yard or scrap metal merchant – and certainly at Archimedes Metals Ltd! If you’re renovating your home or upgrading electrical installations, speak with your contractors about the possibility of keeping discarded cables for scrap metal recycling. Additionally, plumbing fixtures like pipes, faucets, and even old radiators can contain scrap copper.

Moving on to scrap brass, which is a beautiful alloy of copper and zinc. Brass is known for its durability and aesthetic appeal, making it highly sought after. One common source of scrap brass is plumbing fittings. Old faucets, valves, and connectors are often made of brass and can fetch you a good price at a scrap yard / scrap metal merchant. Another source we recommend Havant clients keep an eye out for is musical instruments like trumpets, saxophones and trombones can be thrown in for scrap metal collection and help drive out the total pay-out. So, if you stumble upon an abandoned band room or come across a dusty instrument at a yard sale, it might be your lucky day!

Lastly, let's talk about scrap lead. Lead is a heavy metal that has been widely used in construction and plumbing due to its malleability and corrosion resistance, making it a popular purchase at any scrap yard or scrap metal merchant around Havant. When it comes to finding scrap lead, one of the most common sources is old lead-acid batteries. These batteries are used in cars, boats, and other vehicles. However, be sure to handle them with care and dispose of them properly, as lead can be harmful if not handled correctly. Another source of scrap lead is roofing materials. Older buildings might have lead flashing or even lead tiles, which can be salvaged and picked up via scrap metal collection. So as you can see, there’s plenty of opportunities to get involved in the scrap metal recycling industry…