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Ready for a clear-out? Learn how to prep your scrap metal for recycling, what to keep separate, and how to arrange a collection if you can’t make it to our Mallusk site.

When the cost of repairs begins to outweigh a vehicle’s real value or reliability, scrapping it at a licensed Belfast facility often becomes the most practical and environmentally responsible choice.

This guide explains what responsible scrap metal management looks like today, and how businesses can improve their approach moving forward.

Metal waste is part of everyday life for trades across Northern Ireland.

If your business is looking for a trusted partner to help achieve its sustainability goals, we’d love to hear from you.

At McKinstry, we handle both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, meaning almost all your offcuts, machinery parts, and even vehicle components can be recycled.

There’s a surprising amount of metal quietly hiding in sheds, lofts and garages across Northern Ireland.

Our commitment to metal recycling Belfast standards means everything that can be recycled, will be.

Together, we can reduce waste, save energy, and build a more sustainable Northern Ireland.