Question 1

WHAT SCRAP METAL DO YOU ACCEPT?

Accepted Answer

All types of non-prohibited ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals are accepted.

Question 2

WHAT SCRAP METAL DO YOU NOT ACCEPT?

Accepted Answer

Any items which is difficult to seperate and probhited items e.g. seprating metal from concrete blocks, expolisves, toxic or radioactive waste.

Question 3

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS

Accepted Answer

The material which contains iron are called ferrous and the rest are called non-ferrous. One can check it with magnet if it sticks its ferrous and not able to stick its non-ferrous.

Question 4

DO I NEED TO SEPARATE FERROUS FROM NON-FERROUS?

Accepted Answer

Its not necessary but it would be lovely if you do so otherwise we have machines that do for us.

Question 5

HOW DO YOU WEIGH THE SCRAP METAL?

Accepted Answer

We weigh it on our certified weighbridges and scales.

Question 6

HOW DO I GET PAID? CAN I COLLECT THE CASH FROM THE BRANCH?

Accepted Answer

You can be either paid by Cash / Cheque / Electronic Transfers as per the customer requirement.

Question 7

CAN WE DELIVER AND DO YOU COLLECT IF WE CAN’T BRING IT IN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can deliver the scrap to the yard or if you are unable to contact our team we have rangeful options to get the material.

Question 8

DO I HAVE TO PAY A RENTAL FEE IF I WANT BINS ON SITE FOR MY SCRAP METAL?

Accepted Answer

No, National Steel doesnt charge you for the bins.

Question 9

DO YOU TAKE BATTERIES? IF SO, WHAT SORT?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take all types of batteries.

Question 10

DO I NEED TO DRAIN FLUIDS FROM CARS AND MACHINERY BEFORE YOU COLLECT OR I BRING THEM IN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all fluids must be drained off the car and machinery before you get it delivered.

Question 11

DO YOU ACCEPT VEHICLES?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we accept vehicles but vehicles should be removed of all the fluids, oils, batteries, tyres and LPG tanks

Question 12

DO I NEED TO DE-REGISTER MY VEHICLE BEFORE BRINGING IT IN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we only buy de-registered vehicles. One can easily de-register the vehicle at Post Shops or VTNZ offices.

Question 13

DO YOUR TRUCKS HAVE GRABS SO THEY CAN PICK UP THE MATERIAL?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do have but please contact us for your requirements prior so that we can arrange accordingly as per the demand.

Question 14

DO YOU HAVE BRANCHES IN OTHER REGIONS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do have one another branch in Christchurch. You can find it on our contact us list

Question 15

DO YOU RECYCLE TYRES?

Accepted Answer

Sorry we dont recycle tyres.

Question 16

DO YOU TAKE GAS BOTTLES?

Accepted Answer

No, we dont accept any gas bottles.

Question 17

DO YOU GO OUT OF TOWN TO COLLECT SCRAP?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do collect out of town. For out of town pickup one can contact our team to get the scrap picked up efficently.

Question 18

DO YOU CUT UP SCRAP METAL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do gas cutting of bigger scrap metals.

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