Welcome to Scrap Local, where you can find the most up to date scrap metal prices in the UK. We collect prices from all Scrap Local members to ensure you the customer are confident in the prices you recieve for your scrap metal
Scrap Local keeps you up-to-date with the UK’s latest copper scrap prices. Our members pay top prices on all copper grades such as Dry Bright, Braziery & Heavy Copper and prices are updated daily.
From unstripped household wire to underground armoured cables – Scrap Local relies on a trusted network of UK dealers to give you the best price local to you. Find the best scrap prices for recycling cables here:
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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Dry Bright Wire | £4,490 updated 14/09/2020 |
From pvc wire or cables, no connections |
Clean Electro Copper | £4,480 updated 14/09/2020 |
Transformer ends, Buzz bar from Mains Power cabinets etc. |
Hard Drawn Copper Wire | £4,350 updated 14/09/2020 |
Overhead Power Cables |
Greasy Bright Wire | £4,040 updated 14/09/2020 |
From underground Cables, usually Lead armoured |
New Copper Tube | £4,360 updated 14/09/2020 |
New/Clean copper pipe, free of paint/solder/fittings. |
Heavy Copper | £3 updated 09/10/2020 |
Copper piping painted no fittings/joints. |
No.2 Copper | £3,890 updated 14/09/2020 |
CopperCopper piping with joints/ fittings from central heating systems. |
Copper Tanks/ Cylinders | £3,780 updated 14/09/2020 |
Copper Tanks & Cylinders from central heating systems. |
Braziery Copper Fittings | £3,280 updated 14/09/2020 |
Soldered copper joints & fittings only. NO BRASS! |
Lead Dipped Braziery | £3,280 updated 14/09/2020 |
From underground Cables, usually Lead armoured |
Electric Motors | £200 updated 14/09/2020 |
(Under 1 Tonne) Motors from machines & appliances |
Starter Motors & Alternators | £370 updated 14/09/2020 |
Starter motors & Alternators from End of Life vehicles |
From unstripped household wire to underground armoured cables – Scrap Local relies on a trusted network of UK dealers to give you the best price local to you. Find the best scrap prices for recycling cables here:
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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Clean Pyro | £1,000 updated 14/09/2020 |
Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting power supply |
PVC Pyro | £1,000 updated 14/09/2020 |
Same as pyro but insulated |
Pvc Wire/ Household Cable (No plugs) | £1,215 updated 14/09/2020 |
Household appliances |
PVC Single Cables | Price on Val | Earth Cables, High Voltage Cables |
Lowgrade Cables | £780 updated 14/09/2020 |
Lowgrade armoured cable, 3 phase cable |
#1 Armoured Cable | £780 updated 14/09/2020 |
Underground / overhead cables 3-4 core from 20mm each core |
Lead Armoured Cables | £500 updated 26/04/2020 |
High Voltage Cables (priced on valuation) |
Here’s the latest average prices for brass scrap, taken from our network of trusted non-ferrous scrap buyers.
Check out today’s prices for Aluminium scrap metal in the UK. Find the best average prices for Alloy Wheels, Old Rolled and Ali Cans amongst other grades such as specialist aircraft alloys.
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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GunMetal | £3,000 updated 14/09/2020 |
Cogs/ crown wheels, old pressure valves |
Phos. Bronze | £2,950 updated 14/09/2020 |
Cogs/ crown wheels, old pressure valves |
New Brass | £2,100 updated 26/04/2020 |
New / clean production brass bar |
Mixed Brass | £2,270 updated 14/09/2020 |
Ornaments, kitchen/ bathroom Taps, door handles, plumbing fittings etc. |
Brass Swarf/ Borings | £1,600 updated 26/04/2020 |
Usually from manufacturers of brass. |
Check out today’s prices for Aluminium scrap metal in the UK. Find the best average prices for Alloy Wheels, Old Rolled and Ali Cans amongst other grades such as specialist aircraft alloys.
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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Copper/ Aluminium Radiators | £1,000 updated 26/04/2020 |
Air conditioning units |
Alloy Wheels | £750 updated 14/09/2020 |
Cars / Vehicles |
Old Rolled Aluminium | £200 updated 14/09/2020 |
Ladders, Pans, Signs, carpet grips, window frames, etc. |
Cast Aluminium | £420 updated 14/09/2020 |
Outdoor furniture, (clean) Motor Parts |
Irony Aluminium | £140 updated 14/09/2020 |
Gearboxes, motor parts, engines with aluminium block |
Aluminium Radiators | £150 updated 14/09/2020 |
Vehicle radiators |
Pure Aluminium Cutts | £450 updated 26/04/2020 |
Manufacturers sheet aluminium, production cuttings |
HE 9 Aluminium Extrusion | £825 updated 14/09/2020 |
Manufacturers sheet aluminium, production cuttings |
Aluminium Cans (Clean) | £65 updated 26/04/2020 |
Soft drink cans (free of steel) |
Whether it’s Lead Flashing or Lead-Acid Batteries, Scrap Local will find you the best scrap dealer with the best prices for scrap lead nationwide.
Check out today’s prices for Aluminium scrap metal in the UK. Find the best average prices for Alloy Wheels, Old Rolled and Ali Cans amongst other grades such as specialist aircraft alloys.
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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Lead | £1,000 updated 14/09/2020 |
Roofing lead, lead pipe, fishing weights, |
Lead-Acid Batteries | £440 updated 14/09/2020 |
Car/ wagon/ leisure batteries. MUST BE LEAD ACID BATTERIES |
Zinc | £800 updated 14/09/2020 |
New / clean production brass bar |
Check out today’s prices for Aluminium scrap metal in the UK. Find the best average prices for Alloy Wheels, Old Rolled and Ali Cans amongst other grades such as specialist aircraft alloys.
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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18/8 – 304 Stainless | £690 updated 14/09/2020 |
Sinks, Kitchen Panelling, (some) cooking pans. |
316 Stainless | £1,100 updated 14/09/2020 |
(some) Catering Equipment, food grade manufacturing plans |
Stainless Turnings | £550 updated 14/09/2020 |
Stainless works Engineering waste. |
Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
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Light iron (frag feed) | £90 updated 27/11/2020 |
White goods, vehicle shells etc. |
No.1&2 old steel scrap | £80 updated 25/04/2020 |
Wheel rims, box section, railings |
Cast iron | £100 updated 28/05/2020 |
gutters, drain pipes, pls baths, machinery. |
New production Cuttings | £80 updated 25/04/2020 |
Fabrication steel, thin sheet steel |
OA plate & girders | £80 updated 25/04/2020 |
steel plates and construction steel |
Steel turnings | £30 updated 25/04/2020 |
Milling / drilling machine waste |
Small Domestic Appliances | £30 updated 28/05/2020 |
White Goods, Household Appliances, Electrical appliances free of plastic. |
Complete Engines & Gearboxes | £205 updated 27/11/2020 |
Engines from vehicles, complete with gearboxes |
Prices for scrap metal collection is determined by the weight, frequency and grade of your scrap. Our members can offer transit collections, skip collections and even provide hiab services.
Whether you require regular scheduled collections, one-off collections or even a factory clearance.
We are sure we can find you an agent that not only pays the best price, but who can accommodate your schedule nationwide too.
The prices of scrap metal can fluctuate as often as daily.
There are many things that determine the value of scrap:
The Quality, Purity, Quantity, Regularity & Grade – but supply & demand is the main driving force of the price.
Our scrapyards keep their metal prices up to date daily and the tables on this page are reflected by the average prices our members pay.
Please note, the pri ces should be used as a guide only. Your local scrapyard may pay you more, or less than displayed here.
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