What metal can be recycled at kerbside and what goes to the scrapyard?
What metal items go into my kerbside recycling bins? The items accepted in your kerbside recycling will change depending on your local council. Manchester City Council have allocated a brown bin for...
View ArticleShopping Trolleys: can you sell or scrap them, or is it stealing?
Abandoned shopping trolleys are a common sight, often seen straying just outside the supermarket’s car park, down a random side street, or upturned in the canal. But what should you do if you find...
View ArticleThe disposable vape trend is exploding, literally!
With the recent ban on disposable vapes in the UK welcomed by many, we’re sure they’ll be around for a while longer at least – so let’s look into how easily they can be disposed of and why they’re so...
View ArticleNew recycling regulations to reform the waste system.
The government have recently announced new regulations that aim to boost recycling rates and protect the environment. Plans are being put in place to change household and business bin collections to a...
View ArticleHow AI is being used in recycling centres to improve metal sorting
AI is proving it’s not a load of rubbish. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere, from helpful chatbots online to Siri and Alexa in our phones – and for the first time, it’s now being introduced...
View ArticleHow you can do your bit for Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day is approaching, and we want to help you do your bit for the environment by becoming #RecyclingHeroes. On the 18th of March 2024, the Global Recycling Foundation is marking the 7th...
View ArticleSingletons support sustainability in the construction industry
Singletons are helping the construction industry make changes to reduce its carbon footprint. By offering the best prices for scrap steel, we’re encouraging businesses to reuse and recycle their...
View ArticleScrap your car with Singleton’s to help drive net zero
Everyone knows that one of the best ways to support sustainability and help the environment is to recycle, but did you know you can even recycle your car? Global Recycling Day last month has...
View ArticleHow to scrap metal safely and avoid scrap metal fires
With the recent rise in fires starting at scrap metal merchants, we’re reminding people what you can and can’t scrap at Singleton’s and how to do it safely. Earlier this month, the Greater Manchester...
View ArticleHaving a Christmas clear out? Bring your scrap to Singletons!
The end of the year is almost here! We want to help you recycle your metal waste and make sure your festive season is as sustainable as possible. When you’re getting the tree out of the loft, digging...
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