Abstract: An improved metal recovery unit for recovering metal from metal-laden liquids by electrolysis. The metal recovery unit comprises container means including a tubular cathode defining an upright substantially cylindrical wall having a top end closed by cover means and a bottom end closed by base means. In one embodiment, metal-laden liquid is introduced into the container means through a first opening in the cover means disposed generally adjacent the anode. Metal-depleted fluid is withdrawn from the container means through a further opening in the cover means at a location spaced apart from the first opening. An elongated anode is concentrically disposed within the cathode.