Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Scrap Metal & Skip Hire Services in Stranraer
Established in 1933, King Brothers is a family-run business rooted in Stranraer, Scotland, with a legacy of serving local and regional clients through scrap metal operations and skip hire services. Our third-generation family leadership ensures a hands-on approach, combining traditional values with modern equipment to deliver reliable, environmentally conscious solutions. We operate from a purpose-built 4-acre site featuring a 50-ton weighbridge, car de-pollution bay, and a 6-bay picking station for efficient waste segregation. Our team prioritises safety, professionalism, and community engagement, maintaining a reputation for transparency and accountability across Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire. With over 80 years of industry expertise, we offer competitive pricing for scrap metal, precious metals, and plant machinery, alongside a same-day skip hire service tailored to domestic and commercial needs.Our commitment to recycling is demonstrated through advanced processing systems that divert materials from landfill, including wood, rubble, paper, and plastics. As a licensed waste transfer station, we provide waste transfer notes for all transactions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Our fleet includes six skip and hooklift trucks, an artic and ejector trailer, and over 300 skips, enabling swift, large-scale waste management. We also specialise in end-of-life vehicle disposal, adhering to DVLA standards and providing certificates of destruction. By integrating innovation with generational experience, King Brothers continues to expand its services while preserving its local identity and values.
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
Skip Hire
Waste Management
Plant Machinery Sales
Precious Metal Purchases
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- Family business operating since 1933 with generational expertise.
- Same-day skip hire service across Dumfries and Galloway.
- Licensed waste transfer station with advanced recycling systems.
- DVLA-registered for end-of-life vehicle disposal and certificates.
- Locally rooted with a focus on community and environmental responsibility.
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
We buy and process all grades of ferrous, non-ferrous, and precious metals, including scrap cars, at our licensed Stranraer site. Materials are weighed on a 50-ton weighbridge, and customers receive competitive rates. Our DVLA-registered vehicle disposal service includes de-pollution and certificates of destruction, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Skip Hire
Our skip hire service offers bins from 2 to 40 yards for domestic and commercial use, with same-day availability. Waste is processed at our SEPA-licensed transfer station, where materials are segregated for maximum recycling. We provide open and enclosed skips for diverse projects, including construction and clearances.
Precious Metal Purchases
We purchase scrap gold, silver, and platinum at competitive rates, with on-site valuations or house calls by appointment. Items such as jewellery, cutlery, and coins are expertly graded, and payments are made immediately via bank transfer, ensuring a swift, transparent transaction.
Plant Machinery Sales
We buy and sell second-hand plant machinery, including tractors, diggers, and telehandlers, with export expertise to the UK, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Equipment can be viewed at our Stranraer site by appointment, offering reliable solutions for industrial and agricultural needs.
Waste Recycling
Our recycling division uses trommel and picking stations to separate materials like wood, rubble, and plastics, diverting waste from landfill. We produce mill-sized bales for export, focusing on sustainable practices that align with our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide scrap metal and skip hire services across Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, and South Ayrshire.
Do you offer same-day skip delivery?
Yes, we offer same-day skip hire with trucks operating daily in Stranraer and surrounding areas.
How are scrap metal prices determined?
Prices are based on current market rates, with materials weighed on our 50-ton weighbridge for accuracy.
Can I sell end-of-life vehicles?
Yes, we accept scrap cars and provide DVLA-certified disposal with de-pollution services.
Are you licensed for waste management?
Yes, we operate a SEPA-licensed waste transfer station with advanced recycling facilities.
Do you buy precious metals?
Yes, we purchase scrap gold, silver, and platinum at competitive rates with instant payment.
Reviews (2)
Isabel Irving
Sep 21, 2017
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Thanks for providing our skip. 1st class service. Will contact yous again when we need a skip in the future.
Barry Johnstone
May 11, 2014
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Good friendly family firm always had fair prices selling or buying from them and none of the kings would pass u without a friendly hello
