Singleton's Scrap Metal

08/06/2026

Reports of scrap metal theft are on the rise 📈

In the period December 2025 – February 2026, metal theft had increased by 114% when compared to the same period the previous year.*

At Singleton's we help combat this crime by always asking for your identification and bank details when you bring your scrap metal to us.

In accordance with legal requirements, we ask for proof of identity for anyone selling scrap to help to deter metal thieves from selling their stolen scrap metal and to protect local scrapyards from criminal activity.

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26/05/2026

Do you know how to recycle your batteries safely? 🪫

A scrap metal yard in Yapton is encouraging people to remove batteries from devices when recycling after a fire broke out due to non-permitted Lithium-ion and NiCad batteries.

The fire and rescue service said that "Incidents like this are becoming more common in the recycling industry."

To safely discard waste batteries, you can use a battery collection point often found at your local supermarket. Alternatively, you can take waste electrical products to your local household waste recycling centre, where they should be segregated from other types of waste.

19/05/2026

Scrap metal again proves that it stands the test of time… 🕰️

Scrap metal from the 5th century helps archeologists find rare evidence of a transitional monetary system!

Take a closer look:

A study published in the journal Britannia analyzed coins and metal items found in an early 5th-century AD burial in Oudenburg, Belgium. The burial occurred around the same time that base metal coins ceased arriving in northwestern Roman Provinces (ca. 400 AD). With no new currency introduced, it is...

05/05/2026

Singleton’s have spoken out about the dangers of scrap metal fires in the past, but with the number of fires increasing and a lack of information about them, we’re raising awareness of the issue alongside the BMRA.

Read more about what causes scrap metal fires and how to report an incident:

Read our latest blog to find out more.

26/04/2026

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14/04/2026

When should you hire a skip? 🤔

If you're thinking about tackling some home renovations, it may be worth investing in a skip for your rubbish. A skip is ideal for bulky waste you can't fit in your car to take to the tip, or fit your household waste bin.

The easiest way to hire a skip in Manchester is to contact us directly by calling: 0161 220 8058

Find out more about our skips: https://bit.ly/4cojUih

05/04/2026

Wishing our customers a happy Easter weekend 🐰🐣

If you're having a productive one, why not see what scrap metal you have lying around? 🚲

We'll be back open on Tuesday - see our opening times: https://bit.ly/3NxUlhu

02/04/2026

Did you know...

If you've got scrap to bring to Singleton's, you don't need to let us know ahead of time - simply turn up to our yard.

Here it will be sorted and weighed and you’ll be paid for your scrap metal there and then. If you don’t already have an account with us, you’ll need to bring photo ID.

Visit our FAQs:

Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions about scrap metal recycling. Alternatively, call us on 0161 220 8058 or complete our enquiry form.

23/03/2026

Spring has finally sprung (for now!)

Time to open the doors and windows, let out the dust, and chuck all of your old junk away – yep, it’s time for spring cleaning. 🧼🌸

But before you load up the car for the tip, be sure to check whether any of your unwanted household items could be sold for scrap.

Find out which household items that may be worth selling for scrap by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/4lOBmku

09/03/2026

The UK metals recycling’s emissions could be reduced by 93% by 2050! 📉

The BMRA authored Recycling Today for a Greener Tomorrow: A Roadmap to Net Zero for the UK Metals Recycling Industry, which mentions that the industry could see a dramatic decrease in overall carbon emissions by almost 70%.

Take a look at how: https://bit.ly/4aX0pOw