Welcome to the home of Devon's award winning recycler of scrap metal providing an unrivalled and rewarding outlet for both local customers and commercial users alike. We operate metal recycling plants for the recovery of iron & steel and non-magnetic metals into high quality furnace feed suitable for domestic and international smelters.

Glanvile Metals is an independent family business with roots established in 1952, trading from a traditional marine store in Torquay as general salvage merchants. From those early days the company has moved on to establish itself as a leading specialist in the recycling of metal waste with an enviable reputation for paying top prices with a dependable service throughout the South West. By bringing 'end of life' metals to our site you can be sure they will be disposed of legally and responsibly using an environmentally friendly process.

Services

Ferrous Metals
Most of the scrap handled by our company consists of ‘end of life’ consumer goods, industrial off-cuts, railway stock and also plant & equipment. The company has its own fleet of trucks recognisable in the Glanvile Metals livery and offering varying demountable containers with collection arranged at your convenience, often at short notice. The fleet includes bulk-tippers, flat bed vehicle, skip loaders and roll-on-off containers.

Non-Ferrous Metals
We buy a wide range of non-ferrous metals including manufacturing off-cuts and stampings, brass, lead, insulated copper cables, roof flashings, plumbing fittings, and many grades of aluminium, all processed using a variety of techniques to ensure the highest possible price to the customer.

Aluminium Cans
Aluminium cans are worth money, we are the area’s official recovery centre for can collectors raising cash for a host of good causes and doing their bit for the environment.

Machinery Removal & Installation Services
We have extensive experience in the removal, installation and relocation of industrial plant and machinery, anything from small items to heavy engineering, with all the required dismantling, moving and lifting equipment to meet your needs.