In 2007 the market saw prices remain consistently high and this had a knock on effect with the number of abandoned vehicles on streets falling. Also of importance in the metals sector is the recycling of aluminium and steel cans, both of which are in demand and are sought under packaging waste regulations.

letsrecycle.com's news coverage and our metals pages bring full coverage of vital policy issues influencing the way trade is regulated along with pricing information. We also report on the implementation by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform of the End of Life Vehicles Directive which, from 2007, requires last owners of cars to be able to dispose of their vehicles free of charge.

We also provide grades and specification information for ferrous and non-ferrous materials as well as information regarding the licensing of metal recycling sites.

The trade association for metals recyclers is the British Metals Recycling Association and the Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association represents many vehicle dismantlers.

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