Martin Handley, the founder of Scrap Local, isn’t just in the business of recycling; he’s in the business of revolutionizing it.
Conceived as a digital network for scrap metal and vehicle recycling, Scrap Local is emerging as an industry game-changer akin to how JustEat transformed food delivery.
Martin Handley is a man who seamlessly blends his understanding of scrap metal with a talent for website development and digital marketing.
His lightbulb moment came when he realized the opportunity to create a centralized platform where scrap yards could underscore their commitment to safe and responsible recycling.
Scrap Local was born from this epiphany, although its path to success was far from instant.
Committing fully to his vision in 2018, Handley found himself soon grappling with the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic.
Yet, the crisis only strengthened his resolve. Scrap Local emerged resilient, adopting lessons from hardships and embracing an evolving roadmap.
As Handley himself admits, “Had I known the challenges of running a business, I might have hesitated. But now, I’m glad I took the plunge!”
Today, the platform collaborates with entities like local councils and educational institutions, including the University of Central Lancashire and Boost Lancashire, to further hone its business strategies.
Its eco-conscious practices even landed it a spot at the global Web Summit – Collision in Toronto, alongside other green tech companies leading the charge toward a sustainable future.
But what truly makes Scrap Local a standout player in the vehicle recycling sector is its operational efficiency.
The platform effortlessly links metal waste producers with certified local recyclers, enabling transparency throughout the process.
With its cloud-based lead management system, job and fleet management, payment protocols, and customer communications are centralized and automated.
Scrap Local connects producers of scrap metal waste and end-of-life vehicles to trusted recyclers locally. So far to date, we have connected millions of customers to trusted scrapyards locally.
After securing an INNOVATE UK grant, the company scaled new heights by launching a mobile app and a unique bidding system for salvage vehicles.
This innovation has captured the public’s attention and led to several award nominations from industry bodies like MRW, RWM, and GBEA.
With the engine of Scrap Local revved up and running, Handley is eyeing future ventures like white-labelling his software and expanding his network.
The company is in investment-ready mode, actively seeking financial partnerships to take the business to the next level.
Martin Handley encapsulates his mission succinctly: “I wanted to simplify the recycling process for scrap yards and their customers by building a network that connects them. Now, recycling is easier for everyone involved.”
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