18/8 Stainless Steel For Scrap?

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What Is 18/8 Stainless Steel?

18/8 stainless steel is a grade of scrap metal often used in kitchenware.

Also known as 304, this grade of stainless steel contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel.

If you have 18/8 to scrap, submit an enquiry, and we’ll connect you directly to a scrap yard that can help!

Current Scrap Prices For 18/8 Stainless Steel

Scrap metal prices rise and fall daily, and it can be difficult to determine a current scrap value for 18/8 stainless steel.

That being said, the following points can be used to calculate how much your metal is worth to remove:

  • Total weight of the stainless steel
  • The physical condition of your metal
  • Current supply and demand for 18/8 in the UK

As an award-winning scrap network, Scrap Local is proud to work alongside trusted metal merchants who offer the most up-to-date scrap prices for 18/8 stainless steel.

See how much you could make by submitting an enquiry today!

Stainless Steel GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
18/8 – 304 Stainless
70019/06/2025Sinks, Kitchen Panelling, (some) cooking pans.
316 Stainless
90019/06/2025(some) Catering Equipment, food grade manufacturing plans
Stainless Turnings40019/06/2025Stainless works Engineering waste.
Find a Scrapyard to Buy Your Scrap 18/8 Stainless Steel

Places to find 18/8 Stainless Steel

18/8 stainless steel is mainly used in kitchen appliances like sinks, panelling and cooking pans.

It’s a popular metal grade which is very versatile and it can be found in most UK households and businesses.

Customer types who have 18/stainless steel for scrap?

Most homeowners will have access to 18/8 stainless steel due to its extensive use in kitchen equipment.

Want to recycle your old appliances for a great price?

Submit an enquiry to Scrap Local, and we’ll connect you to a metal merchant specialising in scrapping 18/8.

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