BMRA

The British Metals Recycling Association is the trade association representing the £7 billion UK Metal Recycling sector. 

Click to learn how to sell your scrap metal. Don't forget it is illegal to be paid cash.

 

  • Why Join

    Membership is open to metals recycling companies of good standing that have been in business for at least two years.

  • Find a Service Member

    Plant, equipment and consultancy companies.

  • News & Articles

    Keep up-to-date with latest news, regulations and account wins affecting our members and the wider recycling industry.

  • Why recycle?

    Using scrap metal, or secondary raw materials, means we can conserve more of our precious natural resources.

  • Apprenticeship scheme

    Information about the industry's proposed Trailblazer-led Metal Recycler General Operative Apprenticeship .

  • Report crime

    Use our online system to create a stolen metal alert for our members or to report yards breaking the law and paying cash.

OUR INDUSTRY IN NUMBERS

Nuts and bolts

12mt

of metal are recycled every year in the UK
Sustainability

60%

of copper produced since the 1900s is still in use
Employment

15k

people are employed in the UK scrap industry