Dumpit Scotland · Glasgow, Glasgow & surrounds
Scrap Metal Collection Glasgow
Fast, fully licensed scrap metal collection across Glasgow and Glasgow & surrounds, cleared and recycled by our own family-run crews. Send a photo on WhatsApp for a fixed price in minutes — no tip runs, no van hire, no heavy lifting.
Scotland’s junk
Scrap Metal Collection in Glasgow without the hassle
One awkward item or a full property to empty — our Glasgow crews load it, sweep up and take it away in a single visit. Households, landlords, offices and trade right across Glasgow & surrounds, all with the paperwork to prove it is handled properly.
- Rapid responseSame-day and next-day slots across Glasgow, seven days a week.
- All the work includedLifting, loading, carrying and a sweep up after. You point, we clear.
- 15+ years experienceA family-run, SEPA registered team Scotland has trusted since 2010.
How it works
How scrap metal collection in Glasgow works
Photo the metal
WhatsApp a photo of the scrap and rough amount.
Get a fixed price
Priced by the load, confirmed up front.
We collect & recycle
We uplift it and recycle it at a licensed facility.
Transparent pricing
Honest prices. No hidden fees.
- All-inclusive pricing
- No call-out charges
- Upfront quotes, always
- Pay by card or cash
Smaller jobs start at £100 + VAT for a 1/8 load — these four are the sizes we are asked for most.
| Load size | Ideal for | From price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Load | Small items, single rooms | £160 + VAT |
| 1/2 Load | Bigger clearances | £290 + VAT |
| 3/4 Load | Large clearances | £390 + VAT |
| Full Load | Full house & large jobs | £550 + VAT |
Heavy waste like soil and rubble is charged by weight at £149 per tonne (25 rubble sacks = 1 tonne). Heavy mixed waste loads incur a £250 supplement, and extra crew time is £50 + VAT per half hour. Full load-by-load list on the prices page.
from £550 + VAT
What we take
What we take on a Glasgow scrap metal collection
Almost everything goes — the short no-list is on the right. Not sure about something? Send a photo and we'll confirm.
We take
- Radiators & pipes
- Old appliances (metal)
- Gates & railings
- Garden furniture (metal)
- Tools & machinery
- Copper & brass
- Aluminium
- Steel & iron
- Cable & wiring
- Mixed scrap metal
We cannot take
- Asbestos
- Gas bottles & cylinders
- Wet paint & solvents in bulk
- Clinical or hazardous waste
- Car batteries & tyres
Anything on the “cannot take” list needs a licensed specialist — ask us and we will point you the right way.
Who this is for
Scrap Metal Collection for every situation
Family run, for real
The family-run team you deal with
Since 2010 we've built Dumpit into the team Scotland trusts for scrap metal collection — family-run, SEPA registered, and staffed by our own vetted crews rather than agency labour.
- Own uniformed, vetted crews
- SEPA registered and fully insured
- Straight prices, confirmed before we start
Why choose us
Why Glasgow chooses Dumpit Scotland
£5m insured
Full public liability cover on every job, paperwork on request.
Fast turnarounds
Same and next-day slots, seven days a week across Scotland.
Recycled first
Over 80% of every scrap metal collection load is diverted from landfill.
4.9 on Google
272+ five-star reviews from homes and businesses.
Google reviews
Why customers rate our scrap metal collection
“Great service, came out the same day and had my garage emptied in no time. Really friendly staff as well.”
“From start to finish they were quick to respond to messages, booked an appointment, turned up and did a professional job. I would recommend them to anyone.”
“Always available to provide a quote, and their uplifts for garden and household waste are always super quick and thorough.”
About this service
Your local scrap metal collection team in Glasgow
Dumpit Scotland provides fast, fully SEPA-registered scrap metal collection across Glasgow and the wider Glasgow & surrounds. From a single bulky item to a full house or office clearance, our own crews collect unwanted waste quickly and responsibly for homes and businesses throughout Glasgow — usually within a day or two of your first message.
We cover Glasgow and the surrounding area, do all the lifting and loading, and divert over 80% of what we collect from landfill. Every Glasgow job comes with a duty-of-care waste transfer note under our SEPA carrier registration (WCR/R/3002381), so your waste is tracked and disposed of legally.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Loads start from £100 + VAT, priced by the space they fill in the lorry. Heavy waste like soil or rubble is charged by weight at £149 per tonne. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we give you a fixed price for your Glasgow job before we start.
Often, yes. We run seven days a week across Glasgow and Glasgow & surrounds and can frequently arrange same-day or next-day collection depending on availability. Message us early for the best chance of a same-day slot.
As well as Glasgow we regularly cover the rest of Glasgow & surrounds. If your area is not listed, just ask — we travel.
Yes. Dumpit Scotland is a SEPA registered waste carrier (WCR/R/3002381) and you get a duty of care (your legal responsibility for waste you produce) waste transfer note with every Glasgow job, so your waste is tracked and disposed of legally.
Furniture, white goods and appliances, garden and DIY waste, electronics, carpets, office equipment and general household rubbish. We cannot take hazardous items like asbestos, gas bottles or chemicals — ask and we will point you the right way.
Not always — as long as we can access the waste and you have approved the price, we can often collect without you being there. We confirm the details when you book.
Local coverage
Areas we cover near Glasgow
We cover Glasgow and the surrounding area. Send a photo and we’ll confirm we reach you — we travel right across Scotland.
Would you rather do the run yourself? Glasgow's recycling centres — opening hours, booking and the van rules, all in one place.
See what your Glasgow job costs
Attach a couple of photos and we will reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Prefer to chat?