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At Phoenix, we turn scrap metal into valuable resources! Our comprehensive metal recycling services handle everything from aluminium cans to heavy steel machinery, ensuring each piece is processed sustainably. Join us in working towards a more sustainable future and get paid for it while you're at it by bringing your scrap metal to Phoenix Recycling.

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STEEL PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

We don't just recycle steel; we transform it into valuable resources for tomorrow. We accept a diverse range of scrap steel products, ensuring that every piece is repurposed efficiently and sustainably. Here are the steel products we handle:

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Manganese Steel

Includes cones and jaw plates from the quarry industry.
Car Bodies

Both stripped and whole car bodies.
Insize HMS - Heavy Melting Steel

Premium heavy steel pre-cut to within 1-metre lengths, ready for export, such as RSJ offcuts, steel wheel rims, and brake rotors.
Steel Oversize HMS - Oxy Cut

Heavy steel over 1 meter long and thicker than 18mm, requiring gas processing, including rail tracks and large machinery.
Oversize HMS - Shearable

Heavy steel over 1 meter long and less than 18mm thick, cut using a hydraulic shear, like I-beams and structural steel.
New Production Steel

Also known as black/blue steel, originating from new production plates.
Light Gauge - Grade 4

Known as "dirty light gauge," these steel items have non-metallic attachments and require shredding, such as car panels and light machinery.
Light Gauge - Clean

Steel less than 3mm thick, including roofing iron, ducting, and empty drums.
Reo Rod Wire

Reinforcing rod and wire.
Steel Swarf

Turnings and swarf from machining steel.
High-Grade Mixed Metals

Mixed metals, primarily ferrous, usually containing aluminium and other material fixtures.

ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

We're committed to turning your scrap aluminium into new, valuable resources. From household foil to industrial-grade aluminium, we handle it all with precision and care. Here are the types of aluminium we accept:

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Aluminium Domestic

General scrap aluminium with minimal contamination, excluding extruded or cast pieces.
Aluminium Litho Plate

Thin aluminium plates used in the printing industry.
Aluminium Wire

Clean, bare aluminium wire or cable.
Aluminium Extrusion

Contaminant-free extruded aluminium, free from plastic, rivets, screws, etc.
Aluminium Clip

Manufacturing off-cuts free from other material contamination; cannot be painted or anodised.
Aluminium Cast

Products made through the casting process.
Aluminium Mag Wheels

Aluminium wheels from vehicles.
Aluminium Radiators

Radiators with plastic or steel parts removed, featuring aluminium fins and tubes.
Aluminium Cans

Used beverage cans (UBC).
Aluminium Wire PVC

Aluminium cable with PVC coating.
ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced)

Aluminium cable reinforced with steel.
Aluminium Swarf

Turnings/swarf from machining aluminium, free from other metal swarf.
High-Grade Mixed Metals

Primarily non-ferrous, usually aluminium, with some fixtures and fittings of other materials.

BRASS PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

Dive into our brass recycling services, where we transform various brass items into reusable materials, ensuring a sustainable cycle. Here are the types of brass we collect:

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Brass (Clean)

Mixed brass from plumbing fittings, such as water taps, gas fittings, mechanical bearings, and small brass statues.
Brass Clip/Casings

New production of brass clips and brass shells is free from contamination.
Brass Swarf

Waste material produced in the machining of brass components.
Brass Coast Irony (Dirty)

Mixed brass with non-brass attachments requiring processing before export.

COPPER PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

At Phoenix Recycling, we handle all kinds of copper products, ensuring they are recycled efficiently and eco-friendly. Discover the types of copper we accept:

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Copper No. 1

Clean copper, usually a flat bar and pipe offcuts.
Copper Bright & Shiny Wire

Stripped copper cable, free from contaminants.
Copper No. 2/Tinned/Burnt Clip

Bare copper with paint or corrosion.
Copper Domestic

Copper with contaminants like welds and brass fittings.
Copper Turnings (Swarf)

Turnings/swarf from machining copper components.
Car Looms

Car wiring loom.
Copper Brass Radiators

Radiators with copper fins and tubes, all non-copper materials removed.
Copper Ali Radiators - Loose Only

Radiators with aluminium fins and copper tubes, free of steel or plastics.
PVC Copper 35%, 45%, 65%

Copper cable with PVC coating, priced by copper content.
Armoured Cable

Copper cable with PVC and steel coating, with varying percentages.
Hot Water Cylinders

Copper hot water cylinders with steel casing and insulation.

STAINLESS STEEL
WE ACCEPT

We recycle various types of stainless steel, ensuring your scrap materials are repurposed efficiently. Here are the types of stainless steel we accept:

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Stainless Steel 304

Solid pieces of 304 stainless steel, free of contamination and non-magnetic.
Stainless Steel Oversize

Large equipment that requires cutting or processing.
Stainless Steel 316

Solid pieces of 316 stainless steel, commonly used in the marine industry, free of contamination and non-magnetic.
Stainless Steel Swarf

Turnings/swarf from machining stainless steel components, which can vary in alloy type.

MOTORS
WE ACCEPT

From electric motors to alternators, Phoenix Recycling ensures that all types of motors are recycled responsibly. Here are the types of motors we accept:

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Electric Motors

Electric motors with copper windings, free from gearboxes, manifolds, flywheels, or other attachments.
Fridge Motors

Compressor motors from refrigerators.
Starters & Alternators

Starter motors and alternators from vehicles.

LEAD PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

We ensure the efficient and responsible recycling of various forms of lead, minimising environmental impact. Here are the types of lead we accept:

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Lead Wheel Weights

These wheel weights are removed from wheel rims and may contain some contamination from steel clips or adhesive tape on the back.
Lead

Pliable lead sheets, ideal for recycling and repurposing in various applications.

ZINC PRODUCTS
WE ACCEPT

We take pride in responsibly processing various forms of zinc, ensuring they are effectively repurposed with minimal environmental impact. Here is the type of zinc we accept:

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Zinc Die Cast

Solid pieces of zinc from die casting processes, ready for effective recycling and repurposing.

SPECIAL METALS
WE ACCEPT

We accept special metals and alloys from all industries including exotics, high temperature and super alloys. Here are the types of special metals that we accept:

Tungsten

Any metals or alloys containing tungsten, including tungsten carbide from machining, milling and mining.
Titanium

Pure Titanium used in heat exchangers, electroplating and aerospace/aircraft industries.
Titanium Alloys

Used in aerospace and aircraft applications, chemical processing and medical components.
Nickel & Nickel Based Alloys

Widely used in high temperature applications, turbine engine components and the aerospace industry.
Nitinol

Also called shape memory alloy, used in medical applications and springs, sensors and actuators. It is an alloy of Nickel and Titanium.
Super Alloys

Can be Nickel, Cobalt or Titanium based and widely used in jet engines and turbines.
Cobalt & Cobalt Alloys

Used in jet engine, gas turbines and high temperature applications.
Molybdenum & Molybdenum bearing alloys

Used in electrical industry and is an additive into high temperature alloys.
Tantalum

Used widely for electronic components.
Niobium

An additive for high temperature alloys.
Zirconium

Jet engines and space components.

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Metals are at the heart of the global circular economy. Globally we need to reach net zero by transitioning to renewable sources of energy. Metals are core ingredients of all clean energy technologies; Phoenix’s metallic products for remelt will help power the future and build the essential infrastructure for our global society.