Minimising your environmental risk, Maximising your economic returns.

About us

Reimagining the recycling and reuse of industrial and domestic scrap metal to deliver value to our customers.

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As one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in Scotland, we handle around 200,000 tonnes of scrap metal annually. We have scrap metal yards and metal recycling locations in Aberdeen, Shetland and Evanton, near Inverness.

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Our Services

As one of the largest scrap metal processors in Scotland, John Lawrie Metals support the full range of scrap producers – from the Energy Sector Majors right through to domestic householders, our service is tailored to meet the needs of our customers.

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Industrial & Decom

John Lawrie Metals have been servicing industry across the North of Scotland for over 90 years. Our experienced operations teams are capable of downsizing materials as part of site clearances or decommissioning projects. Combining this expertise with our unique single step Duty of Care assurance provides a service unmatched by our peers.

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Domestic & Trade

Clearing a house or garage, have some scrap to get rid of, and looking for the best value? Deliver it to our site and get paid straight into your bank account for the scrap you deliver. Working within our dedicated area, our on-site team will assist the unload of vehicles and weigh each type of material delivered.

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Scrap Metal Skip Collections

Whatever your metal recycling needs, we have a skip to meet them. Give us a call and we can have a skip quickly delivered for you to load with your scrap. Once it’s full, give us a call and we’ll get it collected and the money paid into your account.

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We are reimagining the recycling and reuse of industrial and domestic scrap metal to deliver value to our customers, supporting their net zero and sustainability goals.