There are over 38 million vehicles in the UK, all of which need at least two tyres to function. The importance of tyres is easily overlooked, resulting in many people not knowing what to do with them when they are being replaced. Over 1 billion tyres are overworn every year, causing massive stress on landfill…
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Interested in pursuing a career in metal recycling? We can offer you a fully comprehensive training program which allows you to earn while you learn. The government recently announced their plan to double the level of funding available for apprenticeships to £3 billion by 2020. This is in response to rising university fees and the…
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The UK metal recycling industry is worth over £5 billion, making the market prices for metal extremely competitive. It is important to research the best deal for your scrap metal thoroughly, as the price fluctuates daily. Hill Metal Recycling can help you get the best deal for your metal and provide an environmentally friendly way…
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Spanning as far back as 6000 BC, when gold was first discovered and used to create valuable jewellery, man’s relationship with metal has had a significant impact on the way societies have behaved, traded, hunted and advanced. In fact, these early periods were so greatly influenced by the discovery and use of metal that history…
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It’s been over two years since the UK voted to leave the EU and the future is more uncertain than ever. The backlash over Theresa May’s negotiated deal with the EU has thrown the framework of our departure up in the air. A potential outcome consisting of no transition period has left many businesses extremely…
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Metal — it’s in almost everything. The computer, tablet or phone you are using to read this article contains metal. The building you are sitting comfortably in at this moment contains metal. Each year, billions of various products are created and sold that each contains metal. This raises the question: are humans running out of…
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Just because metal is ‘scrap’ doesn’t make it useless. On the contrary, scrap metal is highly sought after by scrap merchants for their wide range of usable applications. The team at Hill Metal recycling have put together this article to highlight the many different uses of scrap metal. All The Different Uses Of Scrap Metal:…
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Turning your car into cash is an extremely simple process. You simply call up, describe your vehicle, have someone pick up your car (or drive it to a scrapyard yourself if you wish), and instantly receive payment. Voila. Little do people know, however, that once your car is scrapped, it goes through a regimented process…
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It’s always tough to part ways with your trusty car, but selling it at the scrapyard for a hefty amount of cash can certainly help soften the blow (it’s what he would’ve wanted). Scrapping is becoming an increasingly popular method to dispose of your old car quickly, whilst also pocketing a fair chunk of money.…
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Do you have a bit of metal lying around the house? Perhaps a lead battery? Some copper wire? Maybe even a brass trumpet? Local scrap yards allow you to make a bit of money by trading in your unneeded metal. Take a magnet and place it on a piece of metal. Does it stick? If…
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