Charles Muddle Ltd is a family-run business based near Billingshurst, West Sussex. Operating from a fully licensed 7-acre facility, we specialise in metal recycling and provide a comprehensive service with our own weighbridge and transport solutions to collect and deliver materials on your behalf.

At the heart of our operations is our advanced direct drive shredder, which processes light iron and end-of-life vehicles to produce foundry-ready steel and non-ferrous metals, advancing sustainability through cutting-edge recycling techniques. We are proud to lead the way in waste metal recycling.

Our recent investment in a Copex hydraulic press shear, with a cutting force of 1300 tonnes, enables us to efficiently process heavy steel, preparing it for onward transmission to steel foundries. Additionally, we have invested in advanced material sorting equipment to recover every piece of metal and plastic from our waste streams. As the only metal recycling specialists in the UK equipped with this cutting-edge technology, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the metal recycling industry.

At Charles Muddle Ltd, we are fully certified, licensed, and insured for all aspects of metal recycling. We guarantee compliance with all relevant legislation, and our duty of care records can be easily accessed at the bottom of this page for download and printing. As a long-standing member of the British Metal Recycling Association (BMRA), we adhere to internationally recognised codes of conduct and best practices. Our commitment to professionalism and reliability ensures that you are working with trusted experts in metal recycling, waste management, and sustainability.

Our export trading company, Solar Metals Limited, was established in 2008 by Stuart Muddle and Nigel Holland. With their combined expertise, the company buys and recycles all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal on an industrial scale, trading both ferrous and non-ferrous metals globally. To learn more, visit www.solarmetals.co.uk.

Adjacent to our recycling yard, we operate a group of partner companies under the 'Blaker Group.' The group includes Solent Engineering, BlakerTech, and Blaker Engineering.

Solent Engineering is proud to support the United Kingdom and Irish fishing fleets, offering industry-leading expertise. As the UK’s number one supplier of potting blocks, net and pot haulers, and other commercial hardware, Solent Engineering has grown from strength to strength, cementing its place in the maritime sector.

BlakerTech specialises in the design, manufacture, and repair of specialist metal recycling products and accessories, supporting the metal recycling industry with innovative solutions.

Blaker Engineering, with over 80 years of experience, provides expert welding repairs, engineering, and fabrication services, known for its high standards and reliability within the industry.

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