Scrap Metal Prices in the UK, Today

How much is scrap metal worth?

Scrap metal prices vary for many reasons, including supply, demand and metal accessibility of a particular metal. The worldwide marketplace also influences UK prices, and for this reason, prices will range between companies.

Where can I sell scrap metal near me?

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How much is 1 kg of scrap metal worth?

Prices vary daily, and scrap metal prices highly depend on supply and demand. Many people have scrap metals, and you can earn money for your scrap by recycling it at a scrap yard. The amount received also relies on what type of metal you are selling.

How much is a ton of scrap metal worth?

Metal prices per Ton can fluctuate daily by increasing or decreasing in value. Many businesses have lots of metal scrap at their depots, yards, or work sites. Recycling your metal waste can gain you extra income by recycling it. The price you receive depends on the metal type and weight.

What are the best things to scrap for money?

Copper

One of the most common metals you can find in your home is copper, and it is also highly sought after by scrap metal dealers. Old electrical appliances have copper in them. Also, piping from any plumbing work contains copper. Some households are likely to have copper stored away, but also you can turn it into cash by recycling it.

Brass

You may have many older objects lying around that you may not know contain brass. There is a good chance that if you have a metal that looks gold but you know it isn’t, it is probably made of brass. You can find brass in candlesticks, trophies, plates, fittings, door handles, door knockers, bed frames and various old ornamental objects.

Aluminium

When people think about sources of aluminium scrap, the first thing that comes to mind tends to be soft drink cans. Aluminium can be harvested from packaging and aluminium cans and can yield a reasonable return at scrap metal yards that accept them; there are plenty of other items that contain this metal. Electronic devices such as old gaming consoles, computers, bike frames and car parts can sometimes have a considerable amount of aluminium.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is often considered less valuable, mainly because of its abundance in everyday life. It is also the most commonly found metal in Australia today. Stainless steel’s value often rises because it contains other metals such as chrome (10% or more), chromium, iron and nickel molybdenum. Stainless steel has different values depending on the metal grade. Nickel content in steel plays a significant factor in price valuation. Stainless steel can often be found in appliances, white goods and other kitchen equipment, and some automotive parts and machinery in factories and warehouses. You will more than likely get a lower price scrap quote if grease or oil is on the metal compared to cleaned stainless steel without any impurities.

Lead

Lead scrap can prove to be highly profitable when recycled. However, getting our hands on a pure source of non-ferrous metal can be challenging. If you do pure lead scrap, you must take the necessary precautions to avoid contaminating your surroundings, as it is highly toxic. Lead can be difficult to transport due to its heavy weight, but worth your while locating, recovering and recycling as it is usually in high demand with scrap dealers.

What scrap metals do we accept?

Copper, Brass, Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Aluminium, Cables, Stainless, Electric Motors (incl. Starters and Alternators).

What scrap metal is in a washing machine?

Most washing machines are made of aluminium and steel, and copper can be located in the motor system and the wiring.

What scrap metal can you sell?

You can sell pretty much any metal to scrap yards, but a typical list of scrap metal items you can sell are iron, steel, aluminium, copper, and brass.

Can anyone scrap metal?

The answer is yes, and anyone can scrap metal. You must locate, gather, and trade it to a scrap metal dealer.

How are scrap metal prices calculated?

Many factors affect the price of scrap metal, including supply, demand, production costs and energy used.

Sell your scrap metal to us for top prices

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We buy scrap metal from:

Tradesmen, manufacturing sites, demolition sites, work depots, local authorities and domestic households.

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