Scrap metal
AgriculturalMachinery RecyclingSurrey
Clearing old farm equipment from Surrey's rural sites, with the right vehicles for awkward, off-road access.
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Agricultural Machinery Recycling Across Surrey
Surrey still has plenty of working farms and smallholdings, particularly around the Surrey Hills and the county's more rural edges, and many of them end up storing old machinery long after it's stopped being useful. Foremost Metal Recycling collects and recycles agricultural machinery from farms across Surrey, using vehicles suited to farm tracks and uneven ground rather than turning up with something better suited to a tarmac car park.
What we take
Agricultural Equipment We Collect
- Tractors and static farm vehicles no longer in use
- Trailers, muck spreaders, and towed implements
- Ploughs, harrows, and other tillage equipment
- Old fencing, gates, and metal field equipment
- Redundant grain handling and storage equipment
- General farm scrap built up over years, such as old tanks and machinery parts
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Working on Farm Sites
Farm sites bring their own challenges: unmade tracks, livestock to work around, and machinery that's often been left where it last broke down years ago. Our HIAB-equipped vehicles are well suited to this kind of access, and our team is used to working carefully around farm operations, gates, and animals.
Clearing Years of Accumulated Scrap
It's common for a farm to have a corner, barn, or field edge where old machinery and metal has built up gradually over many years. Rather than tackling this piecemeal, we can plan a single larger clearance, sorting and removing everything with scrap value in one visit or over a short series of visits if the volume is significant.
Seasonal Timing
Farm work is seasonal, and the best time to clear old machinery often depends on what else is happening on site, from lambing and calving to harvest. We're happy to work around quieter periods in the farming calendar, and to reschedule if weather or workload makes an agreed date impractical.
Mixed Scrap Alongside Machinery
Alongside larger machinery, farms often have general metal scrap built up over the years, from old troughs and gates to redundant fencing wire and building materials. We're happy to collect this alongside a machinery job, so a single visit clears both the big items and the smaller accumulated scrap at the same time.
Why Foremost
Why Surrey Farms Choose Foremost
15 years' experience working across Surrey, including rural and farm sites
HIAB-equipped fleet suited to farm tracks and heavy lifting
Top prices paid for machinery and general farm scrap
Fully insured, giving peace of mind when our team is working around livestock and equipment
Reliable and punctual, fitting around the realities of farm life and weather
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Smallholdings and Equestrian Properties
It isn't only large working farms that build up old machinery and metal. Smallholdings, equestrian yards, and rural properties with a paddock or two often accumulate the same kind of scrap over time, from old field shelters and gates to redundant machinery left by a previous owner. We collect from properties of any size, not just full-scale farms.
Planning a Farm Clearance
For larger jobs, a site visit in advance helps us understand access, the volume and type of equipment involved, and any particular considerations such as livestock or seasonal work that might affect timing. We'll work around your calendar rather than insisting on a fixed date that doesn't suit the farm.
How it works
How It Works
Tell us what's there.
A description or photos of the machinery and scrap involved.
We arrange a visit or quote.
For larger jobs, a site visit helps us plan properly.
We collect and pay.
On a date that fits around your farm's schedule.
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A Team That Understands Rural Sites
Not every scrap collector is comfortable or equipped to work on farmland, and it shows when they turn up unprepared for muddy tracks, gates, or livestock. Fifteen years of covering rural Surrey alongside our commercial and industrial work means our drivers know what to expect and come prepared, rather than treating a farm visit as an afterthought.
Weathered and Rusted Machinery
Machinery left outside for years often looks worse than its actual scrap value would suggest, and equally, some rusted equipment still contains worthwhile non-ferrous parts such as copper wiring or brass fittings. We assess what's actually there rather than judging purely on appearance, so you get a fair price reflecting the material recovered.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you access fields and unmade tracks?
Yes, our vehicles and team are experienced with farm access. Let us know about ground conditions in advance, especially after wet weather.
Do you buy old tractors that still run?
We price based on scrap metal value rather than resale, so if a tractor still has working value, you may get more selling it directly. We're happy to give an honest view when we see it.
Can you clear scrap that's been left for years?
Yes, this is common on farms and we're used to sorting through mixed, weathered scrap to work out what has value.
Will you work around livestock?
Yes, just let us know what to expect on site and any precautions we should take, such as keeping gates closed.
Do you offer a fixed price before seeing the equipment?
For straightforward items we can quote from a description or photos. For larger or more varied loads, a site visit gives a more accurate price.
Get a Fast, Free Quote Today
Call the Foremost team now or drop us a WhatsApp message with a few details and photos, and we'll come back to you with a straight answer.
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