Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Scrap Metal Recycling & Compliance Services in Telford
At Environmental Waste Management Services, we have pioneered innovative approaches to scrap recovery and recycling since 2008. Our dynamic weighing system for scrap collection, unique in the industry, ensures unprecedented transparency and trust. Founded by Steve Lewis and Martin Serrell with over 20 years of combined expertise in metal recycling, we prioritise honesty, integrity, and exceptional service. Our operations in Telford, Shropshire, cater to high-profile clients nationwide, offering secure destruction, legal compliance support, and advanced recycling solutions. We collaborate with businesses across sectors to optimise waste management, reduce landfill use, and enhance environmental accountability.Our ISO 14001-compliant processes and EU-approved technology provide accurate waste tracking and documentation, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. With investments exceeding 150,000 in specialist machinery, we maximise value recovery from metals and non-metal materials. Our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions has established us as a leading recycler in the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales. We deliver time-stamped receipts for scrap collections, streamline audit trails, and guarantee secure destruction of sensitive materials. By combining cutting-edge systems with ethical practices, we empower clients to achieve sustainability goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Services
Scrap Metal Weighing
Secure Destruction
Recycling Services
Compliance Audits
Waste Policy Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in metal recycling and environmental compliance.
- Our on-site dynamic weighing system ensures transparent scrap valuation.
- We provide secure destruction with full traceability for sensitive materials.
- ISO 14001-compliant processes support businesses' sustainability certifications.
- EU and Trading Standards-approved technology prevents fraud in scrap collection.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Scrap Metal Weighing
Our dynamic weighing system measures scrap metal at your premises before collection, providing instant time-stamped receipts. This EU-approved technology prevents underpayment and fraud while aiding ISO 14001 compliance. Businesses gain accurate waste tracking and legal accountability documentation.
Secure Destruction
We securely destroy weapons, tools, and sensitive items with full traceability guarantees. Services include route tracking, destruction warranties, and 24/7 monitored facility processing. Clients receive certified proof of irreversible material elimination for regulatory compliance.
Recycling Services
Specialist machinery processes 3,000+ tonnes of ferrous/non-ferrous metals annually, plus radiators, plastics, and ceramics. We maximise material recovery through segregation and processing technologies, reducing landfill use by 40% for manufacturing and agriculture sector clients.
Compliance Audits
Our team audits waste policies against environmental legislation and ISO 14001 standards. We supply audit trails, paperwork management, and system optimisation to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency for businesses handling scrap materials.
People
Steve Lewis
Director
Co-founder with 15+ years' experience in metal recycling. Oversees operational strategy and client relationships at EWMS, focusing on sustainable waste management solutions and technological innovation.
Martin Serrell
Director
Established EWMS with Steve Lewis in 2008. Manages secure destruction services and compliance operations. Provides expert guidance on environmental legislation and ISO accreditation processes.
Questions
What makes your scrap metal weighing system different?
We weigh scrap on-site before collection using EU-approved technology, providing immediate receipts and preventing valuation disputes.
Do you recycle non-metal materials?
Yes, we process radiators, spools, ceramics, plastics, and brake linings alongside metals to reduce landfill waste.
Can you help with ISO 14001 compliance?
Our systems provide audit trails, documentation, and waste tracking to support environmental management certifications.
What secure destruction services do you offer?
We destroy weapons, tools, and sensitive items with full traceability guarantees and destruction warranties.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with facilities in Telford, serving the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Wales directly.
