Delivery, collection & shipping
Three ways to get your scrap metal to us: send a DHL parcel, arrange collection by our fleet or deliver it yourself to Ludwigshafen.
Compare the three options
| At a glance | Package delivery | Collection | Self-delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable quantity | up to 31,5 kg | from about 500 kg | quantity |
| Area | Germany | Germany | In Ludwigshafen, Goslar, Braunschweig and many other recycling yards across Germany. Become a drop-off partner |
| Transport costs | 6,00 € per package | 40–350 € by distance | none |
| Preparation | Register online, shipping note comes by e-mail | Agree on the location, quantity and collection date | No registration needed; advance notice is helpful for large quantities |
| Weighing | At our yard after arrival | On our certified scales | On certified vehicle scales, with you present |
| Payment | within 24 hours of weighing | within 24 hours of weighing | immediately in cash (up to 9999 €) or by bank transfer |
| ID required | yes, at the time of registration | Yes, at the handover | Yes, on site |
| Typical materials | Cable residues, small parts, individual cartons | Container loads and businesses with regular scrap flows | Trailer loads, trades and private collections |
Parcel shipping up to 1,000 kg
Shipping is the simplest option for smaller quantities. Register your sale online, receive your DHL shipping labels by email and drop your parcels off at DHL. The shipping cost of €6 per parcel is deducted from your payment.
How to pack your material:
- Use a sturdy box; choose double-wall cardboard for heavy scrap.
- Put cables and turnings in tear-resistant bags to prevent anything escaping.
- Pack and label each grade separately to retain its higher value.
- Write the transaction number clearly on the outside.
Each parcel may weigh up to 31.5 kg. For larger quantities, divide your material between the required number of parcels; we send a label for each one, up to a total of 1,000 kg per transaction. For larger loads, please choose collection or self-delivery.
Collection across Germany
We collect scrap metal throughout Germany with our own fleet from approximately 500 kg. For businesses with regular material flows, we provide containers in different sizes and exchange them by arrangement.
What we need to know:
- Location and access: can a truck reach the site, and is a crane required?
- Approximate quantity and material grades
- Preferred collection period
- Contact person on site
Collection charges depend on the distance from the material to our Ludwigshafen yard: up to 30 km €40, up to 60 km €120, up to 100 km €180, up to 150 km €250 and beyond that €350. The charge is deducted from your payment. Request a quote or call us.
Deliver it yourself to Ludwigshafen
Our recycling yard is in Ludwigshafen’s industrial area:
MKM Metals e.K. Industriestraße 4, 67063 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
We are open Monday to Saturday, 09:00–18:00. No appointment is needed, but advance notice helps us weigh larger deliveries more quickly.
What to expect on site:
- Certified vehicle scales for cars, trailers and trucks
- Material inspection and sorting together with you
- A weighing slip for your records
- Payment in cash or by bank transfer, immediately on request
Please bring valid identification. We are legally required to verify sellers’ identities when purchasing metals.
What affects the price
Buying prices depend on metal-exchange quotations and, above all, how well the material is sorted. Scrap separated by grade regularly achieves considerably higher prices than mixed deliveries.
Decreasing value:
- Attachments such as plastic, rubber, paint or concrete
- Iron components in non-ferrous metal batches
- Moisture and contamination
- Mixed grades in a single container
Are you unsure how to classify your scrap metal? Send us a quote request and we advise you on delivery.