What we collect
Old machinery and industrial metal collection
We collect redundant machinery, workshop equipment, racking, roll cages, trailer decking, ventilation plant and fabricated steel from yards, units and commercial premises in and around Glasgow.
Redundant woodworking machinery in a workshop · January 2026What this covers
Lathes, presses and bench machinery from workshops. Catering extraction and ductwork from pubs and restaurants. Pallet racking and shelving from warehouses. Roll cages. Trailer decking and ramps. Garage equipment. Fabricated steel frames and gates. The photographs on this site include a galvanised loading platform in Polmadie, extraction ductwork outside a city centre pub and trailer decking in Garscadden.
Access and lifting
Machinery is where planning matters most. We need to know the rough weight, whether the item is on the ground or needs to come down a ramp or stair, whether there is forklift or pallet truck access, and whether the yard has height or width limits. A photo and a few measurements is normally enough for us to say what we can lift and how.
Oil-filled machinery should be drained where practical. Hydraulic rams and gearboxes can be left in place.
Free, or agreed first
Machinery and industrial metal is collected free as standard. Anything that needs extra labour, special lifting or a second vehicle is discussed and agreed before we come, never on the day.
Racks of lead-acid batteries lifted for collection. · October 2026 
Galvanised ductwork laid out on the pavement for collection during a building refit. · October 2026 
Heavy cast machine frames and pulley wheels carried out for collection. · October 2026 
Steel racks and frames stacked outside for collection. · September 2026
Questions about this
Can you dismantle machinery on site?
We can break down bolted items to get them out, but we do not carry out cutting or demolition on your premises. Tell us what is involved and we will say what is possible.
We do not have a forklift. Is that a problem?
Usually not. Most items can be moved with the equipment we bring. For very heavy plant we will discuss options before booking.
Machinery and industrial equipment: real collections
All recent collections- October 2026
Racks of lead-acid batteries
- October 2026
Ductwork from a building refit
Laid out along the pavement by the contractor, loaded from the kerb.
- October 2026
Heavy cast machine frames and pulley wheels
- September 2026
Steel racks and frames
Stacked outside the building for us to lift.
June 2026Ductwork and ventilation units
From a plant replacement.
May 2026Control cabinet and switchgear
March 2026Gym equipment clearance
Cable machines, spin bikes, benches and cast iron weights from a gym being cleared.
Cumbernauld · February 2026Pallet racking cut down and collected
Blue racking beams cut to length on site so they could be loaded.
January 2026Air handling unit and vessels
Left at the roadside by the contractor for us to lift.
- January 2026
Redundant workshop machinery
City CentreKitchen ventilation ductwork
Extraction ducting and fan unit from a pub kitchen refit, collected from the pavement.
PolmadieHeavy loading platform
Galvanised platform with hydraulic rams, removed as part of a larger yard clearance.
GarscaddenGalvanised trailer decking
Decking sections and a trailer frame from a yard.
Often collected together
Who this is for
Ready when you are
Got metal to shift?
Send a photo and your postcode. You will get a straight answer and a time.