Singleton's Scrap Metal

06/10/2026

Ever wondered how we grade your scrap metal at Singleton’s? ♻️

Scrap metal comes in all sorts of grades, qualities, quantities, shapes and sizes.

To ensure you get the best price for your scrap metal, it pays to know what you’ve got. 💰

Did you know we offer free testing and analysis of your scrap metal on site? This gives you details of the metals contained in your scrap and ensures Singleton’s Scrap Metal pay you top prices for all your ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap.

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28/09/2026

Autumns here!

Get your garden ready for the colder months by clearing out your unwanted scrap metal and bringing it to our scrap yard in Openshaw! ♻️ 🧹

Singleton’s Scrap Metal will not only pay you the very best price for your scrap materials, we are also committed to providing the best service possible to both new and existing customers.

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07/09/2026

In a bid to support the growing steel industry, the government has taken a big step to boost production by attempting to limit the amount of steel entering the UK from overseas. The new Steel Strategy regulations introduce higher tariffs and lower quotas for steel imported from July 2026 onwards, in the hope that more manufacturers and builders will move to using locally sourced and recycled steel.

Read more on our blog:

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31/08/2026

Reminder: we're closed today for the Summer Bank Holiday (apparently?) 🌧️

We will be back open Tuesday 1st September from 7am!

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28/08/2026

Did you know? 💡

If you have a regular amount of scrap metal or too much to bring to us, we can arrange to collect your scrap metal!

Simply call us on 0161 220 8058 to find out more or head to our website to browse our faqs: https://www.singletonscrapmetal.co.uk/scrapmetalfaqs/

13/08/2026

⏰ Not long to go until scrap metal dealers go digital!

From the 1st October (in England and Wales) the scrap metal and waste management industry is going digital, and it will change the way waste is to be processed and transported.

Why go digital?

👉 Reduces crime
👉 Improve traceability
👉 Keeps things simple for audit purposes

Want to find out more? Head to our blog:

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04/08/2026

We tend to think of recycling as a modern phenomenon brought about by concerns for environmentalism, but the truth is that scrap metal recycling is a relatively ancient practice. 📜

Manufacturers have been making use of scrap metal as an excellent cost-effective alternative to new metals since at least 700 BC!

Have a read 👉

Just as it is today, manufacturers have been making use of scrap metal as an excellent cost-effective alternative to new metals since at least 700 BC.

20/07/2026

Looking for scrap car collection in the Greater Manchester area?

At Singleton's, we can arrange to collect your scrap car if it is no longer roadworthy, please call to make arrangements.

Get in touch by calling us on 0161 220 8058 📞

07/07/2026

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"Smart scrap yard! Very easy transaction. Don't forget to take ID if it is your first visit."

Some useful advise from our customer, Vivien!

You must bring ID to recycle scrap metal at Singleton's to comply with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 - this law prevents thieves from selling stolen metal.

29/06/2026

Scrap Metal Dealers to Go Digital! 💻

The scrap metal and waste management industry is going digital, and it will change the way waste is to be processed and transported.

The aim of introducing the new digital tracking measures is to reduce waste crime, improve traceability across the sector and keep things simple for audit purposes.

Read more over on our blog:

Read our latest blog to find out more.