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Collect-a-Cable: Managed Cable Recycling, Explained

Our partner's free-bin, QR-tracked cable service for businesses — how it works, what you get, and how to start.

26 September 2026 · By OJ Metal Recycling

Our Partner

What Is Collect-a-Cable?

Collect-a-Cable is our partner for routine commercial cable recycling across West Yorkshire. Instead of stockpiling offcuts or running cable to a yard yourself, a secure collection bin lives on your site. You fill it at your own pace, request a collection when it suits you, and get weighed and paid — typically within 48 hours.

It is built for businesses that generate cable steadily: electrical contractors, factories, construction and demolition sites, data centres, industrial and engineering firms, utilities, facilities managers and renewables installers. Over 100 West Yorkshire businesses use it, with 500+ commercial collections and 50,000kg+ of cable recycled so far.

What You Get Inside

The features businesses actually use, day to day.

QR-Managed Bins

Every bin carries a unique QR code. Scan it with any phone camera to see the bin's status, request a collection or check its history. No app, no paperwork, full audit trail.

Customer Portal

Your own portal for bin status, collection history, invoices, payment tracking and downloadable commercial reports — everything in one place.

Live Collection Tracking

SMS and email notifications before collection, live driver tracking, on-site weigh-in and instant payment confirmation with weight and total.

Free Bins, No Contracts

Secure bins are delivered, maintained and replaced free of charge. No long-term commitments — use the service when you need it, cancel anytime.

Fast Payment

Cable is weighed on-site during collection and payment is typically processed within 48 hours by bank transfer — transparent pricing from accurate weights.

Dedicated Support

Your account gets a dedicated commercial specialist who knows your site and requirements — not a call-centre queue.

Portal Tour

What the Portal Looks Like

Once your bin is on site, this is roughly what you see when you log in or scan the QR code: live bin status, your collection pipeline and payment confirmations.

Illustrated example with sample data — your portal shows your own bins, collections and payments.

Getting Started

How to Start, Step by Step

01

Request a Bin

Apply on the Collect-a-Cable website. You will be contacted within 24 hours to arrange delivery.

02

Free Delivery

A secure QR-coded bin is dropped at your premises at no cost, with no minimum commitment attached.

03

Fill at Your Pace

Add scrap cable as you generate it — household, armoured, data, aluminium and industrial wiring all accepted.

04

Collect & Get Paid

Scan the QR code or use the portal to request collection. Cable is weighed on-site and payment follows, typically within 48 hours.

FAQs

Collect-a-Cable FAQs

Is there a contract or minimum commitment?

No. There are no contracts or minimums — use the service when you need it and cancel anytime.

What cable types are accepted?

All grades of scrap copper cable, aluminium cable, data cable, armoured cable and most industrial wiring. Unsure? Ask first — or see our cable guide.

When do I get paid?

Cable is weighed on-site during collection, and payment is typically processed within 48 hours by bank transfer.

Which areas are covered?

The whole of West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Halifax. Outside the region with a large load? Ask — they may still help.

Want a Cable Bin on Your Site?

Free delivery, no contracts, setup typically inside 48 hours — or talk to us first if you want advice on cable types.

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