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First Call Metal Recycling, scrap metal collection in Southampton
20 Years in Scrap Metal

Wanted: All Types of Scrap Metal, Vans, Cars and Machinery. If you have scrap, we want it

Collection in Southampton, Hampshire and Surrounding Areas.

Not sure what you've got? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you if it's worth collecting.

Same-Day Collection

Southampton & Hampshire

Weighed In Front of You

Calibrated scales on site

Paid Before We Leave

Bank transfer on the day

Licensed & Insured

Environment Agency registered

How It Works

One call. Three steps.

Call or Send a Photo

Tell us what you've got, or send a photo on WhatsApp. We'll confirm within the hour whether it's worth collecting and give you a rough idea of what to expect.

We Come to You

Same-day or next-day, we come to your address. No loading your car, no trip to a yard, no six-hour wait windows. We give you a time and we stick to it.

Weighed, Agreed, Paid

Metal weighed on site with calibrated scales. You agree the price. Payment goes to your bank account before we drive away.

Customer Words

What Our Customers Say

Real feedback from people we've collected from across Southampton and Hampshire.

Nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond. Other companies could learn from them.

Dave Blair

What a great service from these guys, very friendly too. Will definitely be using again.

Pamela Powell

Used a couple of times over the years now. Would recommend.

Will J

Why First Call

20 Years of Turning Up. Getting It Weighed. Getting You Paid.

We Actually Turn Up

Same-day and next-day collection. When we say we'll be there, we're there. No chasing, no excuses, no six-hour wait windows. First Call Metal Recycling has been turning up on time across Southampton for two decades. Ask anyone who's used us.

Transparent Pricing, No Surprises

Your metal is weighed in front of you with calibrated scales. The price is based on the weight. You get paid by bank transfer before we leave. No phone quotes that change on arrival. No mystery deductions.

Fully Licensed and Insured

We hold a Waste Carrier's Licence from the Environment Agency and a scrap metal collector's licence from Southampton City Council. Every collection comes with proper waste transfer documentation. Your scrap is handled legally, which means you're protected too.

Top Prices for Non-Ferrous Metals

We pay top prices for copper, brass, aluminium, lead and all non-ferrous metals. Prices are based on current market rates, weighed accurately on site. No lowballing, no last-minute reductions.

Hampshire-Based

20.

Years Trading

Registration Number

CBDU561661

About First Call Metal Recycling

With 20 years in scrap metal recycling, First Call Metal Recycling serves domestic and commercial customers across Southampton and Hampshire, from a single copper cylinder to a full factory strip-out.

We're a fully licensed, fully insured limited company. When you hand your metal to First Call Metal Recycling, you know it's in the right hands.

Learn More About Us
Non-ferrous scrap metals including copper, brass, lead and aluminium
Metals We Buy

We Pay Top Prices for All Metals

Copper is the most valuable metal most people have. Old pipe, wire and cylinders can be worth more than you'd think. We also buy circuit boards and e-waste, which most collectors won't touch. We collect white goods too: fridges, freezers, washing machines. If you're not sure what you've got, send us a photo on WhatsApp.

Copper

Pipe, wire, cylinders

Brass

Fittings, taps

Lead

Flashing, sheet

Aluminium

Sheet, alloy

Steel & Iron

Heavy & light

Alloy Wheels

With or without tyres

Batteries

Lead-acid, vehicle

Cables

Copper & alloy cored

Circuit Boards & E-Waste

Most collectors won't

Scrap Cars & Vans

£150 to £1,000

Machinery

Forklifts, plant

White Goods

Fridges, washers

Indicative Prices

What we're currently paying.

A guide to current rates. Prices for most metals change daily, so call or WhatsApp for a current quote.

Alloy Wheels (with tyres)£7 each
Alloy Wheels (without tyres)£9 each
Batteries£3 – £5 each
Copper Tanks (unclean)£35 minimum
Domestic Boilers£5 – £10 each
Scrap Cars / Vans£150 – £1,000
Static Caravan Dismantling£1,200 fixed (chargeable)
Fridge/Freezer (under-counter, domestic)£50 (chargeable)
Fridge/Freezer (double door)£75 (chargeable)
Fridge/Freezer (American style)£120 (chargeable)
Fridge/Freezer (commercial)£150 (chargeable)

Prices for copper, aluminium, brass, lead and other non-ferrous metals change daily with the market. Call or WhatsApp for a current price and we'll always give you a straight answer.

FAQs

Questions we get asked.

Everything you need to know before you call.

It depends on what you've got and how much of it there is. Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal, and a bag of old pipe or a hot water cylinder can be worth more than people expect. Mixed scrap or steel is lower value but we'll still collect it.

Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what it's likely to be worth before we even come out. No guesswork, no obligation.

We'd rather you ask than sit on metal that's actually worth something. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight if it's worth a collection trip.

Most small loads are worth it. A few old radiators, a bundle of copper pipe, a handful of offcuts. That's exactly what we're here for.

Same-day and next-day collection are available across Southampton and Hampshire. If you call in the morning, there's a good chance we can be with you the same day. Call us on 02381 224 048 and we'll give you our next available slot.

We bring calibrated scales to you and weigh everything on site, in front of you. You see the weight. You agree the price before anything moves. No phone quotes that change when we arrive, no mystery deductions after the fact.

The price is based on current market rates for each metal type. WhatsApp us and we'll tell you the rate for what you've got before we come out.

We pay by bank transfer, same day.

Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, cash payments for scrap metal are illegal. Any collector who offers to pay cash is breaking the law, and if they then fly-tip your metal, you could be liable too. Payment is made the same day, and you'll receive a bank transfer before we leave.

All of them. We buy copper, aluminium, brass, lead, steel, iron, cables, batteries, alloy wheels, circuit boards and e-waste, white goods, and mixed scrap. We also take scrap cars, vans, machinery and full factory strip-outs.

Not sure what you've got? Send us a photo and we'll identify it for you.

Both. We collect from homes, landlords clearing a property, builders and tradespeople, construction sites, farms, factories and commercial premises. We also supply scrap bins for sites.

Trade customers who need regular collections can set up a schedule with us, just call and ask about ongoing arrangements.

We're based in Southampton and cover the wider Hampshire area, including Eastleigh, Winchester, Fareham, Romsey, Totton, Lymington, Andover, Salisbury, Stockbridge, Tidworth and across the New Forest.

Not on the list? Give us a call. If you're within a reasonable distance and you've got enough metal to make it worthwhile, we'll come to you.

Yes. We hold a Waste Carrier's Licence from the Environment Agency and a scrap metal collector's licence from Southampton City Council. Every collection comes with proper waste transfer documentation, which means your scrap is handled legally and you're protected too.

Still Got a Question?

Call us on 02381 224 048 or WhatsApp 07502 093 081 and we'll give you a straight answer in minutes.

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Got Scrap Metal? Let's Get It Sorted.

Call us, WhatsApp us a photo, or fill in the form. Most quotes come back within the hour.