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Great reasons to recycle in Poole with an Environment Agency permit

Licensed waste carriers. Environment Agency permit. Established in 1948

The difference we deliver

Clear environmental standards

We hold a waste carriers' licence and an Environment Agency permit. You know your scrap is being handled through the proper channels.

Long-standing local experience

We've been established since 1948. That history gives you a steady, knowledgeable service without the fuss.

Recycling with a real purpose

We focus on methods that reduce waste, energy use and emissions. Your unwanted metal can go back into production instead of being left to sit idle.

Why recycling scrap metal matters

Recycling scrap metal cuts waste, saves energy and reduces the need to keep pulling raw materials out of the ground. When metal is reused, materials such as iron ore, nickel, alumina and bauxite do not need to be processed in the same way from scratch. That means lower energy use and reduced CO2 emissions, which is good news for your carbon footprint. We handle scrap metal with environmentally responsible methods, and R A Bowers Ltd helps you dispose of it properly in Poole. If you want more than a fair price and you also want to know your metal is being recycled the right way, that's exactly what we focus on. We've been doing this since 1948, and we keep the process clear, practical and straightforward for homes and businesses.

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What recycling your scrap metal helps achieve

Saves energy during production

Reduces CO2 emissions

Lowers your carbon footprint

Preserves natural raw materials

Supports high-quality metal reuse

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Handled by licensed waste carriers

Backed by our Environment Agency permit

Handled the right way from start to finish

Our waste carriers' licence and Environment Agency permit show that we take legal compliance seriously. We follow relevant environmental and county council regulations at every stage of disposal and processing. That matters when you're clearing a site, sorting leftover materials from a job, or getting rid of unwanted household metal. In real terms, proper recycling helps turn old scrap into high-quality new metal without the heavy energy demand of raw extraction. Around Poole, people come to us because they want a service that treats environmental responsibility as part of the job, not an afterthought.

A simpler way to do your bit

Old metal still has plenty of value left in it, and recycling keeps that value in use instead of sending it to waste. Our process supports cleaner production methods because recycled metal needs far less energy to become useful again. We also give you peace of mind by following recognised environmental rules in Poole. It's a sensible step if you want your clear-out or commercial waste handled with care.

Frequently asked questions

Great reasons to recycle scrap metal responsibly

Phone us today to discuss responsible recycling and the right way to handle your unwanted metal.

Contact us

R A Bowers Ltd

229 Rossmore Rd Parkstone,

Poole, BH12 2HQ

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Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00

Sunday: Closed

R.A. BOWERS LIMITED, registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 5266459.


Registered Company Address: Arrowsmith Court, Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AT

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