Today, BMRA has published a new report with Sheffield Hallam University highlighting the impact of potential export restrictions on UK scrap steel currently being considered by government that could devastate the metals recycling industry. The findings show that an export ban to non-OECD countries could cost the UK nearly £5bn in GVA and over 20,000 jobs – threatening the future of a sector that already contributes £9bn annually and employs more than 15,000 people. As the UK steel industry transitions to electric arc furnaces (EAFs), concerns over scrap availability have prompted calls for export restrictions. But the data shows that even under full EAF adoption, the UK would have plenty of scrap steel to ensure domestic supply while also benefitting from exports. With global demand for recycled steel set to soar, now is the time to support – not stifle – this vital industry. Read the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/e655_n7m #steel #scrapsteel #steelrecycling #metalrecycling #circulareconomy #exports #scrapmetal
British Metals Recycling Association
Environmental Services
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 14,365 followers
The British Metals Recycling Association is the trade association representing the £7 billion UK Metal Recycling sector.
About us
The British Metals Recycling Association is the trade association representing the £7 billion UK metal recycling sector - a globally competitive industry supplying environmentally friendly raw material to metals manufacturers. BMRA is run by members for members and gives advice on technical, regulatory, legislative and environmental issues. BMRA’s 300 members trade and process steel, aluminium, copper and most other ferrous and non ferrous metals, and recycle a wide range of related products, such as end of life vehicles, packaging, batteries, domestic appliances, building materials and electronic goods. Together they process over 13 million tonnes - over 95% of the metallic scrap in the UK - every year; and export some 60% of their output to companies throughout the world.
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http://www.recyclemetals.org
External link for British Metals Recycling Association
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Membership advice, Public affairs and lobbying, Public relations and media, metal recycling, technical, waste classification, regulation, environment, SMDA 2013, and AWLA 2015
Locations
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Primary
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5 Ramsay Court
Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6FY, GB
Employees at British Metals Recycling Association
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JAMES KELLY
CEO of British Metals Recycling Association Ltd & Non-Executive Director & Management Consultant
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Antonia Grey
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
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Susie Burrage OBE
President of the Bureau of International Recycling
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Sandra Robertson
Director at Robertson Metals Recycling Limited and Dundee Decommissioning Ltd
Updates
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August's edition of FRAGments has been sent by email and is available via the members' area of the BMRA website. Kindly supported by Howden. Login required: https://lnkd.in/eJ4RN-3Q
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Member news: Countrywide Metals Ltd wins Enterprise award https://lnkd.in/eEhxA36t
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Croner business/employment webinars for BMRA members in September 2025: - Health & Safety Documentation you must have - Having a mental health chat with your employees - The employers guide to hiring an apprentice - Simple Steps to improve Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Login to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dXTR4G4p
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List your metal recycling equipment for sale for free and view other items for sale from BMRA members. Sponsored by JMC Recycling. https://lnkd.in/dpdDaxn #scrapmetal #metalrecycling #equipment #scrapmetalrecycling #recycling
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REVISIT: Unusual Finds on the Yard sponsored by City Metals Recycling. A peacock checking out the yard. Sent in by Donna Rogers of Rogers Metal Management LLP. https://lnkd.in/eB5p-HPZ
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List your metal recycling job vacancies for free and view vacancies from BMRA members. Supported by International Metals and Cable Recycling Ltd: https://lnkd.in/dqKDMbP #scrapmetal #metalrecycling #jobs #scrapmetalrecycling #recycling #employment
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British Metals Recycling Association reposted this
🌍⚡ Driving Value for BMRA Members ⚡🌍 We’re proud to share the impact we’ve delivered for one of our British Metals Recycling Association members. Through our expertise and tailored approach, we: ✅ Simplified a complex energy portfolio into one supplier, unlocking £300k annual savings. ✅ Secured contracts with no volume tolerance clauses, protecting against future risk. ✅ Identified and reduced standing charges by approx. £219k per year. ✅ Delivered a 59% cost reduction on gas contracts. Real savings, reduced risk, and complete peace of mind. #EnergyExperts #BMRA #MetalRecycling #CaseStudy
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If you're clearing out your shed, garage, or maybe the house this weekend, don't forget that any metal items can be recycled. Recycling metal not only saves energy and resources and reduces emissions, you could also save a bit of money from the metal you sell. Find your local yard: https://lnkd.in/dudhMYeH
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List your metal recycling equipment for sale for free and view other items for sale from BMRA members. Sponsored by JMC Recycling. https://lnkd.in/dpdDaxn #scrapmetal #metalrecycling #equipment #scrapmetalrecycling #recycling
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