I got VERY CLOSE to the Pre-Shredder!

Описание: In this video I return to S Norton’s Liverpool scrap yard — but this time with full permission to go onsite & film from inside.

I was able to get closer than ever before, including filming the pre-shredder, the shredder itself, and the underside where the shredded material exits — something many viewers have asked to see. There is also drone footage showing the scale and layout of the yard from above, as well as general scenes around the site.

S Norton is one of the UK’s major metal recycling companies, processing large volumes of scrap metal safely and efficiently.

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Environmental and pollution control information

Some viewers have previously raised concerns about oil spills or pollution at scrap yards. Modern permitted scrap metal facilities in the UK operate under strict Environment Agency regulations and environmental permits.

These sites are designed with:

• Impermeable concrete surfaces
• Fully sealed drainage systems
• Spill containment systems and bunding
• Blind sumps, catch pits, and interceptors
• Oil separators and controlled drainage infrastructure

These systems ensure that any rainwater or liquid that comes into contact with scrap metal or machinery is captured and contained within the site rather than escaping into the environment.

Oil interceptors and catch pits are specifically designed to separate oil, fuel, and contaminants from water, preventing pollutants from entering waterways or the environment.

Any collected liquids are then either treated, reused, or removed safely by licensed waste contractors in accordance with environmental permits and regulations.

This means properly designed and operated facilities like this are built to contain and manage contaminants safely.

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This video is for educational and documentary purposes, showing how modern scrap metal processing works and giving viewers a closer look at equipment and operations rarely seen up close.

Huge thanks to S Norton Liverpool for allowing access and filming permission.