Scrap Metal Dealer in Wigan, Greater Manchester

What We Buy

Catalytic Converters & Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal

Whether you’re a member of the public with small quantities or a large business with tonnes of non-ferrous scrap metal, it’s our pleasure to help you.

  • We Are Catalytic Converter Experts
  • We Buy Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal
  • Top Prices Updated Daily
  • All Paperwork Completed
  • Low Minimum Quantity
  • Instant Payments Available

Sell your scrap catalytic converters & DPFs to us, the experts in your area. With our instant access to over 20,000 live scrap cat prices, use MMR to sell the easy & honest way.

From alloy wheels to window frames and industrial extrusions, we recycle all types of aluminum. High-volume loads and door trade are always welcome at MMR.

Dispose of your old lead-acid vehicle batteries safely and profitably. We accept car, van, and truck batteries, ensuring they are recycled responsibly.

We pay premium prices for brass fixtures, ornaments, and bronze scrap. Our digital scales ensure you get an honest, accurate price for every kilo you bring in.

Top prices paid for all types of domestic and commercial cables and wiring. Bulk deliveries and collections welcome for stripped or insulated material.

We buy all grades of copper, including dry bright wire, heavy scrap, and piping. Turn your leftover plumbing materials into instant money with our top market rates.

Got scrap lead piping or flashing? We accept all forms of lead scrap. Drop by our Ashton yard for a fast weigh-in and competitive payment for your materials.

Don’t bin old motors; they contain valuable copper windings. We buy electric motors from appliances and machinery, offering a simple way to clear your scrap.

We buy various grades of stainless steel, including 18/8 and 316. Ideal for kitchen scraps or industrial offcuts. Clean or magnetic, we offer fair daily pricing.

Who We Are

Local Scrap Metal Merchants

At Makerfield Metal & Recycling (MMR), we have over 70+ years of family experience in the scrap metal industry. Our team of experts are here to help with all your non-ferrous metal recycling needs. Bulk collections and door trade available for all local customers.

  • Based in Wigan, Greater Manchester
  • Trade & Public Welcome
  • Bulk Collections Available
  • Large Area Covered
  • Fully Licenced
  • Friendly Customer Service

Book a Bulk Trade Metal Collection

We can collect heavy and bulky loads of non-ferrous scrap metal. We work closely with companies in the automotive, manufacturing, construction & trade industries.

Official Club Sponsor

⚽ We Sponsor Ashton Town FC ⚽

We're proud to support & sponsor our local football club, Ashton Town FC who play in the North West Counties Football League Division 1.
Located at The Bartons Group Stadium, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8SL.

Come support the team, enjoy the match, try the Bonus Ball & Raffle with prizes available at every game.

What Our Customers Say About Us

Rated 5 out of 5
Great communications, great service, fast payment will definitely be using again.
Craig B
Rated 5 out of 5
Great communication. He went out of his way to make the transaction easy for me. Great price and instant payment. Would recommend.
Michael S
Rated 5 out of 5
Contacted Makerfield Scrap Metal this morning. By lunchtime they had cleared all the scrap, including a large heavy car engine. Brilliant team did the job professionally.
Anne G
Rated 5 out of 5
I contacted Makerfield metals and recycling to remove old radiators . They were prompt polite and professional. I would highly recommend and will use them again in the future.
Heather M
Rated 5 out of 5
Absolutely cannot fault Greg. He goes above and beyond to help his customers. 100% recommended Greg and his company to anyone who needs to use this service.
Michael H
Rated 5 out of 5
Great service, best prices and Greg is very knowledgeable at Makerfield Metal & Recycling, highly recommend will be using his services again soon.
John L
Rated 5 out of 5
1st class service, nothing was too much trouble.
Mandy G
Rated 5 out of 5
Paid the best prices for our catalytic converters. No other yard even came close. They know what they're doing. Only place I sell to now.
Ahmed H
Rated 5 out of 5
MMR paid me £128 more for my broken DPFs, than what others quoted me. Super happy.
Robert W