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Compare the latest scrap metal prices in the UK. Check rates online from trusted scrap yards and buyers in tonnes and kg. Check national average rates for all available scrap metal grades.

Sell your scrap Alloy Wheels, Aluminium, Brake Discs, Brass, Bronze, Cables And Wiring, Copper, Electric Motors, Iron, Lead, Lead Acid Batteries, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Starters And Alternators, Steel, Tin, Titanium, Vehicle Wiring Loom, Zinc…and more.

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Scrap Metal Prices

Use our UK Price Checker for scrap metal. Find the latest rates listed below, from trusted buyers nationwide. Scrappie also displays average guide prices for scrap metal per metric tonne (MT), per kilogram (KG) and per pound (LB).

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Automotive Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Alloy Wheels
£1.10 KG£0.49 LB£1,100 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Alloy + Tyres
AUTOMOTIVE:
Alternators
£0.75 KG£0.34 LB£750 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Brake Discs
£0.20 KG£0.09 LB£200 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Lead Batteries
£0.42 KG £0.19 LB £420 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Starter Motors
£0.75 KG £0.34 LB £750 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Wiring Loom Clean
£1.60 KG£0.72 LB£1,600 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Wiring Loom Pluggy
£1.20 KG £0.54 LB £1,200 MT
AUTOMOTIVE:
Wiring Loom Low Grade
£0.85 KG £0.38 LB £850 MT


Aluminium Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
ALUMINIUM:
Turnings
ALUMINIUM:
Irony
£0.26 KG £0.11 LB £260 MT
ALUMINIUM:
Cast
£0.75 KG £0.34 LB £750 MT
ALUMINIUM:
Litho (Baled)
£1.10 KG £0.49 LB £1,100 MT
ALUMINIUM:
Litho (Loose)
£1.10 KG £0.49 LB £1,100 MT
ALUMINIUM:
HE9 (Clean)
£1.10 KG £0.49 LB £1,100 MT
ALUMINIUM:
HE9 (Painted)
£1.00 KG £0.45 LB £1,000 MT
ALUMINIUM:
HE30 (New)
ALUMINIUM:
HE30 (Used)
ALUMINIUM:
Old Rolled
£0.70 KG £0.31 LB £700 MT
ALUMINIUM:
Cans
ALUMINIUM:
Radiators
£0.34 KG £0.15 LB £340 MT


Brass Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
BRASS:
Clean
BRASS:
Radiators (Cu)
£2.20 KG £0.99 LB £2,200 MT
BRASS:
No.2 Swarf
£2.20 KG £0.99 LB £2,200 MT
BRASS:
Rod Swarf
£2.10 KG £0.95 LB £2,100 MT


Bronze Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
BRONZE:
Phosphor
BRONZE:
Gunmetal
£3.60 KG £1.63 LB £3,600 MT


Cable & Wiring Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
CABLE:
Clean Pyro
£1.70 KG £0.77 LB £1,700 MT
CABLE:
Aluminium
CABLE:
Low Grade
CABLE:
Household
CABLE:
PVC Pyro
£1.20 KG £0.54 LB £1,200 MT
WIRING:
Singles (60% Cu)
£2.70 KG £1.22 LB £2,700 MT


Copper Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
COPPER:
Dry Bright Wire
£5.60 KG £2.54 LB £5,600 MT
COPPER:
Elements
COPPER:
Radiators (Al/Cu)
COPPER:
Lead Wash Radiators
£4.00 KG £1.81 LB £4,000 MT
COPPER:
Braziery
£3.80 KG £1.72 LB £3,800 MT
COPPER:
Cylinders
£4.20 KG £1.90 LB £4,200 MT
COPPER:
Heavy (98%)
£5.10 KG £2.31 LB £5,100 MT
COPPER:
Greasy Bright Wire
£5.30 KG £2.40 LB £5,300 MT
COPPER:
No.2
£4.90 KG £2.22 LB £4,900 MT
COPPER:
No.1
COPPER:
Hard Drawn Wire
£5.40 KG £2.44 LB £5,400 MT
COPPER:
New Tube
£5.40 KG £2.44 LB £5,400 MT
COPPER:
Clean Flat Electro
£5.40 KG £2.44 LB £5,400 MT
COPPER:
Dry Bright Granules


Lead Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
LEAD:
Clean
£1.00 KG £0.45 LB £1,000 MT
LEAD:
Pewter
LEAD:
Solder Joints


Motor Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
MOTORS:
No.2 Motors
£0.47 KG £0.21 LB £475 MT
MOTORS:
Electric
£0.47 KG £0.21 LB £475 MT


Stainless Steel Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
STAINLESS STEEL:
316
£1.20 KG £0.54 LB £1,200 MT
STAINLESS STEEL:
18/8
£0.47 KG £0.21 LB £470 MT
STAINLESS STEEL:
316 Swarf
£0.85 KG £0.38 LB £850 MT
STAINLESS STEEL:
18/8 Swarf
£0.26 KG £0.11 LB £260 MT


Miscellaneous Scrap Metal

GRADES£/KG£/LB£/MT
TUNGSTEN:
Tips
ZINC:
Sheet
£0.28 KG £0.12 LB £280 MT

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Scrappie is here to help you whether you’re a scrap dealer, tradesperson, or a member of the public with scrap metal for sale. Here are answers to the most popular questions about scrap metal.

    How Much Is Scrap Metal Worth?

    Today, average scrap metal prices vary depending on the type / grade.

    Only at Scrappie will you find the most up-to-date and trustworthy source of scrap metal prices in the UK. Real-time averages based on the latest dealer prices. Check out how much you can get paid for your scrap metal in your local area. Tell them you found their details on Scrappie.

    What Is Scrap Metal?

    Scrap metal includes various discarded metal materials, such as steel, aluminum, copper, and more. These items may come from various sources, including construction projects, automotive parts, and household appliances. Due to their material composition, scrap metal has intrinsic value and can be recycled for its metal content. Recycling scrap metal is an environmentally friendly practice and can fetch a reasonable price.

    Who Can Sell Scrap Metal?

    Anyone with scrap metal can sell it. This includes individuals, businesses involved in metal materials, and those with metal items to recycle. Selling scrap metal is a way to dispose of unwanted items and earn money from the valuable metals they contain.

    How to Sell Scrap Metal?

    Selling scrap metal can be a straightforward process. Identify the metal items, prepare them by removing any non-metal parts, find a buyer such as local scrap yards, recycling centers, or online platforms like Scrappie, arrange transportation, and receive payment based on weight and the type of metal. Scrappie can help you find reputable buyers and streamline the selling process.

    Where Can I Sell Scrap Metal?

    You can sell scrap metal at various locations, including local scrap yards, recycling centers, online platforms like Scrappie, and some metalworking or recycling businesses.

    When Should I Sell Scrap Metal?

    The ideal time to sell scrap metal is when you no longer need the items or when they are no longer functional. Selling promptly when metal prices are favorable can also help declutter your space and put money back in your pocket.

    Why Should I Recycle Metal?

    Recycling metal is an environmentally responsible practice with several benefits, including resource conservation, energy savings, economic gain, and reducing environmental impact. It’s a win-win situation, benefiting both your wallet and the environment. Scrappie can assist you in finding the right buyers and making the recycling process convenient and efficient.

    Do I Sort My Scrap?

    If you have different types and grades of scrap metal, try to sort them as best you can before arriving at the scrap yard. This will save you time and effort at the dealers’ location. Make sure there are as few contaminants attached to your metal to get the best rate.

    How Do I Get Paid?

    In accordance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, cash payments are banned. You’ll normally be paid by same-day Bank Transfer. Make sure you keep your receipt or ticket. Payments onto your bank card or cheques may be available at some locations.

    If your scrap is being collected by a buyer, make sure you get paid before the buyer leaves with your goods.

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    Can I Deliver To a Scrappie?

    If you have a small quantity of material, many buyers won’t collect and pay due to the cost of fuel, time, and manpower involved. Your best bet would be to deliver your goods to a licensed site. You’ll most often be paid a higher rate too. Some yards might ask you to wear a hi-visibility vest and hard hat to enter the site.

    Weighing In Your Scrap Metal

    Your scrap metal will often be weighed in front of you so you can see the weight for yourself, and you’ll get paid. If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask your scrap merchant. They are there to help.

    Are Free Scrap Metal Collections Available?

    Sometimes it might not be economical for you to deliver your scrap metal to a local yard. Reasons such as time, effort, means of transport, or simply because you have a small quantity to recycle.

    Why not just give it away? To find a free scrap collector near you, click here. Licensed local collectors will pick up your free scrap metal from your home or business and deliver them to the site when they have a full load.

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