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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
To find out more about the different grades of scrap metal and how much you could potentially make from them, view our estimated scrap metal prices below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Bright Wire | £6,574 updated 18/02/2022 |
From pvc wire or cables, no connections |
| Clean Electro Copper | £6,460 updated 18/02/2022 |
Transformer ends, Buzz bar from Mains Power cabinets etc. |
| Hard Drawn Copper Wire | £6,317 updated 18/02/2022 |
Overhead Power Cables |
| Greasy Bright Wire | £6,042 updated 18/02/2022 |
From underground Cables, usually Lead armoured |
| New Copper Tube | £6,412 updated 18/02/2022 |
New/Clean copper pipe, free of paint/solder/fittings. |
| Heavy Copper | £6,032 updated 18/02/2022 |
Copper piping painted no fittings/joints. |
| No.2 Copper | £5,766 updated 18/02/2022 |
CopperCopper piping with joints/ fittings from central heating systems. |
| Copper Tanks/ Cylinders | £5,605 updated 18/02/2022 |
Copper Tanks & Cylinders from central heating systems. |
| Braziery Copper Fittings | £5,073 updated 18/02/2022 |
Soldered copper joints & fittings only. NO BRASS! |
| Lead Dipped Braziery | £5,073 updated 18/02/2022 |
From underground Cables, usually Lead armoured |
| Electric Motors | £603 updated 18/02/2022 |
(Under 1 Tonne) Motors from machines & appliances |
| Starter Motors & Alternators | £774 updated 18/02/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Pyro | £2,338 updated 18/02/2022 |
Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting power supply |
| PVC Pyro | £1,741 updated 18/02/2022 |
Same as pyro but insulated |
| Pvc Wire/ Household Cable (No plugs) | £2,032 updated 18/02/2022 |
Household appliances |
| PVC Single Cables | Price on Val | Earth Cables, High Voltage Cables |
| Lowgrade Cables | £1,323 updated 15/11/2021 |
Lowgrade armoured cable, 3 phase cable |
| #1 Armoured Cable | £1,000 updated 02/07/2021 |
Underground / overhead cables 3-4 core from 20mm each core |
| Lead Armoured Cables | £600 updated 15/11/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GunMetal | £4,231 updated 18/02/2022 |
Cogs/ crown wheels, old pressure valves |
| Phos. Bronze | £4,324 updated 18/02/2022 |
Cogs/ crown wheels, old pressure valves |
| New Brass | £3,859 updated 18/02/2022 |
New / clean production brass bar |
| Mixed Brass | £3,000 updated 02/07/2021 |
Ornaments, kitchen/ bathroom Taps, door handles, plumbing fittings etc. |
| Brass Swarf/ Borings | £2,836 updated 18/02/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper/ Aluminium Radiators | £2,604 updated 18/02/2022 |
Air conditioning units |
| Alloy Wheels | £1,897 updated 18/02/2022 |
Cars / Vehicles |
| Old Rolled Aluminium | £900 updated 18/02/2022 |
Ladders, Pans, Signs, carpet grips, window frames, etc. |
| Cast Aluminium | £1,197 updated 18/02/2022 |
Outdoor furniture, (clean) Motor Parts |
| Irony Aluminium | £297 updated 18/02/2022 |
Gearboxes, motor parts, engines with aluminium block |
| Aluminium Radiators | £540 updated 18/02/2022 |
Vehicle radiators |
| Pure Aluminium Cutts | £1,197 updated 18/02/2022 |
Manufacturers sheet aluminium, production cuttings |
| HE 9 Aluminium Extrusion | £1,741 updated 18/02/2022 |
Manufacturers sheet aluminium, production cuttings |
| Aluminium Cans (Clean) | £1,897 updated 18/02/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | £1,359 updated 15/11/2021 |
Roofing lead, lead pipe, fishing weights, |
| Lead-Acid Batteries | £603 updated 18/02/2022 |
Car/ wagon/ leisure batteries. MUST BE LEAD ACID BATTERIES |
| Zinc | £891 updated 15/11/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18/8 – 304 Stainless | £1,440 updated 18/02/2022 |
Sinks, Kitchen Panelling, (some) cooking pans. |
| 316 Stainless | £2,148 updated 18/02/2022 |
(some) Catering Equipment, food grade manufacturing plans |
| Stainless Turnings | £1,305 updated 18/02/2022 |
Stainless works Engineering waste. |
| Grade | Price Per Ton | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light iron (frag feed) | £160 updated 09/12/2021 |
White goods, vehicle shells etc. |
| No.1&2 old steel scrap | £240 updated 09/12/2021 |
Wheel rims, box section, railings |
| Cast iron | £200 updated 09/12/2021 |
gutters, drain pipes, pls baths, machinery. |
| New production Cuttings | £160 updated 06/10/2021 |
Fabrication steel, thin sheet steel |
| OA plate & girders | £240 updated 09/12/2021 |
steel plates and construction steel |
| Steel turnings | £1,305 updated 18/02/2022 |
Milling / drilling machine waste |
| Small Domestic Appliances | £130 updated 06/10/2021 |
White Goods, Household Appliances, Electrical appliances free of plastic. |
| Complete Engines & Gearboxes | £350 updated 09/12/2021 |
Engines from vehicles, complete with gearboxes |
Scrap Local’s trusted team can help you find out everything you need to know about how to scrap your metal for the best scrap metal prices in the UK.
Read on for our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about scrap metal and scrap metal prices.
Scrap metal prices show how much you can earn by scrapping your metal waste with a local scrap yard.
Due to changes in supply and demand, there is no definitive list of scrap metal prices for different grades of scrap metal.
However, Scrap Local can help you find up-to-date scrap metal prices in the UK.
Scrap metal prices are always changing and it can be difficult to see how much you can make from scrapping your metal in the UK.
However, at Scrap Local we aim to make recycling metal quick and easy for customers across the country.
You can find our estimated prices and more information about ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal bought by most scrap yards in the UK.
Alternatively, you can browse our network to find scrap metal prices offered by Scrap Local’s trusted scrap agents.
We encourage our featured agents to showcase the current scrap metal prices they provide so that customers can find exactly what they need when scrapping their metal waste.
For the most part, scrap metal prices can rise and fall on a daily basis.
This is because the monetary value of most metal grades depends on changes in supply and demand.
Other factors such as the total weight of your scrap metal and its condition can also impact its scrap metal price, however it’s common knowledge in the scrap metal industry that changes in supply and demand primarily cause scrap metal prices to rise and fall.
If you want to find current scrap metal prices, then feel free to view the listing pages for Scrap Local’s trusted scrap agents.
Scrap metal dealers and local scrap yards featured on our network buy scrap metal for great scrap metal prices.
On our network, you can use our geo-location filter to find local scrap yards who buy scrap metal in your area within minutes!
Browse our network to find reliable scrap agents who can buy your scrap metal for some of the best scrap metal prices in the UK.
You can check the opening and closing times for local scrap yards who buy scrap metal by browsing their listing pages on our network.
You can also make a scrap metal enquiry with us to be connected with a local scrap agent in your area without any hassle.
Once you’ve submitted your details, one of our agents will get in touch with you to arrange a convenient time to weigh-in your scrap metal.
To scrap your metal with a reliable scrap agent in your area, browse our network and make a scrap metal enquiry with our team at Scrap Local today!
The vast majority of ferrous and non-ferrous metals fetch for a high scrap metal price. Scrap Local are proud to work alongside trusted scrap collectors who offer the best scrap metal prices for different kinds of metal.
Recently scrap copper has seen an increase in value, however it’s important to remember that scrap prices for all types of metal are subject to change as they are heavily dependent on supply and demand.
If you’re looking to make the most from your scrap metal waste, then submit an enquiry to Scrap Local to see how much we could offer you.
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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