From our fully licenced scrap metal handling facility in Wigan, Lancashire, Ainscough Metals offer a wide range of Scrap Metal Services.
We are pleased to welcome customers to our premises where they can make use of our 50ft, 50 tonne weighbridge and receive an immediate cash payment*. For those who require collection we are able to offer a Hiab collection service with skips available from 1 to 20 tonnes.
All of our scrap metal is processed on site in our own scrap metal handling facility.
*Subject to presentation of ID
Ferrous metals all contain an iron compound.
These include metals such as cast iron, wrought iron, steel and cast steel. Ferous metals are usually found in items such as cooking stoves, fridges, freezers, vehicles and cans.
Also, all types of ferrous metals are magnetic. If you are unsure whether a metal is ferrous or not, you can test it with a magnet. A magnet will not connect to a non-ferrous metal.
Non ferrous metals are those which don't contain an iron compound. These include metals such as brass, bronze, copper, aluminium, and lead. If you are unsure whether a metal is ferrous or not, you can test it with a magnet. A magnet will not connect to a non-ferrous metal.