You might imagine a recycling plant as a loud, scary place with guys in hard hats yelling. And sure, there’s some machinery noise. But International Metals And Cable Recycling Ltd runs like a well-oiled machine—actually, it runs like a very well-oiled machine that eats machines. The staff is friendly, the process is straightforward, and you can literally drive up, dump your cables, and leave with a receipt (and maybe some cash) in under ten minutes.
Nigel Huddleston MP visits International Metals & Cable Recycling in
It’s like a drive-through for your guilt. You don’t even have to get out of your car if you don’t want to. Fast, easy, and you save a turtle’s life. What’s not to love?
What you should actually bring them
Honestly? Almost anything with a metal core and a cable attached. Good stuff includes: old electrical wiring, copper pipes from a renovation, scrap aluminum from a broken ladder, and even stainless steel kitchen sinks (yes, that’s a thing). They also take cable of any kind—Ethernet, coaxial, speaker, you name it.
Bad stuff? Anything that still has batteries inside or that is actively smoking. Use common sense. If you’re not sure, they’ll tell you with a smile. They’re like the friendly librarian of metal recycling—just with more forklifts.
