What Can I Recycle?

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White Goods

We accept the most common whitegoods, including domestic and commercial fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, stoves and ovens, air conditioning units and hot water services.

Car Bodies

JK Recycling accepts car bodies for recycling. We can only accept car bodies with a visible VIN plate. Unfortunately, we are unable to recycle car bodies containing LPG tanks.

Steel

We accept all scrap steel products, including corrugated iron, pipes and tubes, railing, steel plate and checker plate, steel furniture – even old bicycles!

We also accept cast iron – such as old cast iron furniture.

Copper

We recycle all grades of copper. You will receive better pricing for your copper if it is clean and free of joins, paint, plastic, etc. Everyday items for recycling include copper wire (uncoated or coated), electrical cable, copper pipes and tubes, copper sheets, and old copper boilers.

Electric Motors

All electric motors are acceptable for recycling.

Aluminium

Many items are made from aluminium because of their light weight and strength. Some more commonly recycled items are lithographic printing plates, aluminium extrusion, aluminium frames, wheels, pots and pans, aluminium drink cans, aluminium furniture, and guttering.

Stainless Steel

Commonly recycled stainless-steel products include sinks, benches, plates, pipes, and tubing. To ensure the best price for your stainless steel, remove any materials, such as plastic or steel screws, beforehand.

Brass and Bronze

We accept all brass plumbing fittings, taps and ornaments. We will also recycle bronze items and gunmetal.

Lead

A range of lead products can be recycled, including lead wheel weights, weights, lead shot and lead sheeting. Please exercise extreme care when handling lead products – you should wear gloves and ensure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling. You should also keep lead items in sealed containers to minimise exposure to lead dust.

Batteries

You can recycle automotive car and truck batteries at JK Recycling.

There are many common household items that can be recycled at JK’s.

Recycling Your Scrap Metal Can Be Fun, Rewarding, and Good for The Environment.

What We Do Not Accept

Radioactive Items

We are unable to recycle any radioactive items. Further information about disposing of radioactive items is available on the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism website.

Gas Cylinders

These should be returned to the supplier. We will only accept high-pressure containers that have been cut in half.

If you are not the item's owner, this includes beer kegs and supermarket trolleys. These items remain the property of the brewer or supermarket chain and should be returned to them for reuse or recycling.

Hazardous Chemical Drums & Containers

We can recycle old drums so long as they are not used to store hazardous chemicals. Please get in touch with your supplier to find out how to dispose of any drums and containers used to store hazardous materials.

Green Waste

Please make sure there is no green waste or dirt in your scrap.

Tyres

We can recycle cars and truck wheels, but we do not handle rubber tyres.

Building Rubble and Fill

We do not accept old bricks and building rubble.

General Household Waste

Your load should not contain any general household waste.

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