What do you do with your scrap metal?

Sorting out your scrap metal can be a valuable way to boost the coffers when times are a little bit lean. We understand that it’s probably not one of those jobs that is high on your list of priorities, (particularly right now), so we aim to make the process as painless as possible for you. You may be pleasantly surprised at just how much hard cash is lying around in the workshop once you start to add it all up, so it’s a job well worth doing.

We offer a 123-scrap deal which helps to make the whole process a breeze:

• Store your scrap in our free scrap pot, which is available to order online
• Get £10 off your first scrap consignment by printing off this voucher and returning it with your scrap metal. If you don’t have the voucher itself you can also quote “internet scrap discount” to receive £10 off your processing costs.
• Return your scrap to Cooksons for free by printing out the address label below, making sure you obtain proof of posting from the post office which will guarantee your parcel for up to 2500. Alternatively, you can drop your parcel to us in person or arrange a collection from one of our staff if you have a larger quantity to deal with.

Payment can be made in the following ways:

• Cash or Cheque
• Credit the precious metal contents directly into your metal account
• Financial account (so payment made to your monthly credit account)
• Bank transfer

Scrap can be found in all manner of places from filings on the bench to traces in the u-bend of a sink, so it’s imperative you have systems in place to reclaim what is after all a valuable commodity. Most benches have some form of tray, tin or skin suspended underneath the work surface to catch small pieces of metal and dust. These areas need to be swept down and cleaned out regularly with a soft brush and you must keep all the debris in a dedicated jar or pot which is clearly marked. Our scrap pots are perfect for this, but any strong and sturdy container with a secure lid will do.

N.B Don’t be tempted to throw away any dust and dirt that accumulates around the bench as you will be amazed at just how much metal is hidden within it. The refining process will reveal every, last particle and turn it into cash, so it really is worth keeping everything.

When clearing down, don’t forget the floor underneath your working area. It’s a good idea to have some sort of hard flooring in place such as rubber matting or vinyl, which helps immensely with this, it also makes it much easier to find items that you drop whilst working.

It’s not just the obvious places that you need to check when reclaiming your scrap. You might be surprised at some of the more obscure places that precious metal can be found; here’s a list of some of the items we can accept:

• Jewellery Scrap
• Unwanted / damaged jewellery & watch parts
• Clean scrap
• Un-hallmarked
• Assayed bar
• Bench Lemels
• Sweepings (polishing, emery floor sweeps)
• Carpets & Floorings
• Vacuum bags
• Hand wash tank waste
• Dental materials
• Industrial materials

We aim to turn scrap around as quickly as possible and this can range from a same day payment for clean and hallmarked pieces, to up to 10 days for sweeps. Make sure you bring full identification when bringing your scrap in person and you will soon be enjoying a boost to your metal/bank account as well as a tidy a clean workshop.

Learn more about our Scrap Service by clicking here or alternatively call our processing centre on 0345 100 1122.

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