Frequently Asked Questions

What aluminium do you buy?

Novelis Recycling only buys used aluminium beverage cans. If you have any other alloy you should e-mail Bill Routledge. For information on recycling other types of aluminium packaging contact The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro)

Do you buy cans from outside the UK and Republic of Ireland?

If your cans are from outside the UK and Republic of Ireland please e-mail Bill Routledge.

Do you accept aerosols?

We will only accept de-pressurised aerosols, evenly mixed with UBC's up to a maximum 2% by weight. Any loads that are found to contain a higher percentage of aerosols are subject to rejection.

Will you buy cans with plastic widgets?

We accept post-consumer collected cans containing widgets as long as they are mixed at a low level with cans without widgets. If you have a load containing a high percentage of widgeted cans please contact the Business Development Executive for your area.

Can I have my pallets/runners back?

Unfortunately not. Your delivery has to be transported to Latchford on the pallets / runners so we are unable to let you have them back.

Does Novelis Recycling have a Waste Management Licence?

The Novelis Used Beverage Can Recycling Plant is controlled under the Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) and has an IPC Permit Number BL6802IU.

Under these regulations, which are controlled by the Environment Agency, we do not require a Waste Management Licence.

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Do you sell PRNs?

Under the Government's Producer Responsibility regulations Novelis Recycling is an accredited reprocessor and issues Packaging Waste Recovery Notes on UK-sourced used aluminium beverage cans. Please e-mail Robbie Davies.

What should I do if our address or bank details have changed?

Please let us have your new details, in writing. Don't forget to quote your supplier code. You can either:

fax them on 01925 784102
email them to Robbie Davies
post them to
Robbie Davies, Novelis Recycling, Latchford Locks Works, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1NN

I am VAT registered but do not have a copy of my VAT certificate. Can you still buy my cans?

We will still be able to buy your cans but we will be unable to pay you VAT. You can invoice us separately for the VAT once you have received our self-billing invoice. Your VAT invoice, along with a copy of the self-billing invoice should be sent to Ruth Meehan, Novelis Recycling, Latchford Lock Office, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1NN

Further questions?

Please contact us. We will be happy to help with your query.