Metals
There are many types of waste metal that can be collected and paid for by Premier Metals and we have listed the most common types here.
Non Ferrous Metals
Non Ferrous metals are those metals which do not contain iron. They are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to corrosion than ferrous metals. Most commonly used non ferrous metals are Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, Tin, Stainless Steel and Zinc
Ferrous Metals
These are metals which contain iron. They may have small amounts of other metals or other elements added, to give the required properties. All ferrous metals are magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion.
Most commonly used ferrous metals are Mild steel, Cast Iron, Construction Scrap, Carbon Steel Turnings, Shearing, Heavy Machinery, Light Iron.
