Ling has been recycling scrap metal and metal components since mid 1980’s and continues to offer customers competitive, reliable, cost-effective, professional services including the provision of scrap metal storage on customer premises, collection from customers, customer drop-ins direct to our site. Some waste metal is simply sorted and separated before being crushed, shredded or baled on site to make it suitable for further processing. Other waste metal is contained in goods that need to be stripped to remove reusable parts or harmful wastes before they can be crushed and processed.

Ling are fully licensed as a Waste Management Facility by the Environment Agency are able to:

• Carry waste
• Process and recycle waste

Scrap metal is divided into two types: ferrous and non-ferrous.Ferrous scrap is scrap iron and steel. This includes scrap from old cars, household appliances, steel beams, railroad tracks, ships, and food packaging and other containers.

Non-ferrous scrap metal is scrap metal other than iron and steel. Examples of non-ferrous scrap include aluminium - including foil and cans, copper, lead, brass, stainless steel, and precious metals.

New legislation regarding the recycling of electronic waste and of end-of-life vehicles (WEEE Directive, ELV Directive) is changing the specific role of the metals recyclers in the collection and processing of these goods but their importance in recovering the metal components has not changed. Whatever your type of metal waste Ling can provide the solution, from collection to recycling, with best value given.

Current legislation impacting Metal Recycling:

• Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment (WEEE)
• End of Life Vehicles (ELV)
• Battery Directive
  
  Ling are committed to providing customers with the best possible recycling solution in adherence with current legislation. We provide a professional, reliable, cost-effective service performed by a dedicated, skilled and environmentally aware workforce.