Scrap Aluminium

Drop Off Locations & Prices

Explore scrap yards near you & call about selling your scrap aluminium.

Check out our locations of scrap aluminium dealers & prices nationwide. Latest metal rates available. Contact scrap yards in your local area. Mention you found them on Scrappie and make a deal today for your scrap aluminium.

Aluminium Cable Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium cable is used in electrical wiring systems for its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Examples include power distribution lines, overhead transmission lines, and electrical cables in buildings.

Aluminium Cast Prices

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Description: Scrap cast refers to aluminium material produced by casting processes, such as sand casting or die casting. Examples include engine components, automotive parts, and machinery housings.

Aluminium Can Prices

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Description: Cleaned cans are aluminium containers commonly used for packaging beverages and food products. Examples include aluminium beverage cans, food cans, and aerosol cans.

Aluminium HE30 New Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium HE30 (New) refers to new offcuts of aluminium HE30 grade, known for its high strength and corrosion resistance. Examples include aluminium bars, sheets, and tubes used in aerospace and engineering.

Aluminium HE30 Used Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium HE30 (Used) refers to used material of HE30 grade, commonly sourced from dismantled structures or machinery. Examples include used aluminium beams, plates, and components.

Aluminium HE9 New Prices

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Description: Aluminium HE9 (Clean) refers to clean aluminium material of HE9 grade, commonly used in aerospace, marine, and architectural applications. Examples include extrusions, beams, and panels free from contaminants.

Aluminium HE9 Painted Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium HE9 (Painted) refers to painted material of HE9 grade, commonly used in construction and industrial applications. Examples include painted aluminium extrusions, panels, and structures.

Irony Aluminium Prices

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Description: Scrap irony aluminium consists of material contaminated with traces of other metals or impurities. Examples include aluminium scrap with visible discoloration or metallic inclusions.

Aluminium Litho Loose Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium litho (loose) is aluminium material derived from lithographic printing plates, without compaction. Examples include loose lithographic printing plates suitable for recycling.

Aluminium Litho Baled Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium litho (baled) is aluminium material derived from lithographic printing plates, compacted into bales for recycling. Examples include used lithographic printing plates from the printing industry.

Aluminium Old Rolled Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium old rolled refers to rolled aluminium material reclaimed from old or obsolete products. Examples include old aluminium sheet metal, foils, and plates suitable for recycling.

Aluminium Quadrant Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium quadrant refers to aluminium material shaped in a quadrant profile, commonly used in construction, engineering, and architectural applications. Examples include trim profiles, corner guards, and edging strips.

Aluminium Radiator Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium radiators are heat exchange devices commonly found in automotive engines and heating systems. Examples include aluminium car radiators, heating radiators, and industrial cooling units.

Aluminium Turning Prices

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Description: Scrap aluminium turnings are small pieces of aluminium resulting from machining or shaping processes. They are commonly found in manufacturing facilities and metalworking shops. Examples include swarf, shavings, and offcuts.

Aluminium Wheel Prices

Average Price: £1,300 Tonne

Description: Scrap aluminium wheels are discarded rims that have been stripped of tyres and, in some cases, valves, making them ready for efficient recycling.

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

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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 aluminium for sale. Here are just some of the answers to the most popular questions.

How Much Is Scrap Aluminium Worth?

Today, average scrap aluminium prices are: £XXX MT / £X.XX KG / £X.XX LB. 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 latest dealer prices. Check out how much you can get paid in your local area. Tell them you found their details on Scrappie.

What Is Scrap Aluminium?

Scrap aluminium refers to aluminium metal that has been discarded or no longer in use, which can be recycled to recover valuable aluminium materials.

Who Can Sell Scrap Aluminium?

Anyone with scrap aluminium can sell it. This includes individuals, construction companies, manufacturers, and businesses that deal with aluminium materials. Selling scrap aluminium is a way to not only dispose of unwanted items but also earn money from the valuable metal they contain.

How To Sell Scrap Aluminium?

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

Where Can I Sell Scrap Aluminium?

You can sell scrap aluminium at various locations, including local scrap yards, recycling centres, online platforms like Scrappie, and some metal recycling facilities.

When Should I Sell Scrap Aluminium?

The ideal time to sell scrap aluminium is when you no longer need it or when you have accumulated a sufficient quantity for sale. Selling promptly when metal prices are favourable can also help you maximize your earnings.

Why Should I Recycle Scrap Aluminium?

Recycling scrap aluminium is environmentally responsible and offers 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 Aluminium?

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

How Do I Get Paid for Scrap Aluminium?

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.

What Do I Bring To The Scrappie?

PHOTO ID
Driving Licence or Passport + Recent Utility Bill

BANK DETAILS
Account Number & Sort Code

Can I Deliver To The Scrappie?

If you have a small quantity of material, many buyers won’t collect & pay due to the cost of fuel, time & manpower involved. Your best bet would be to deliver your goods to a licenced 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 Aluminium?

Your scrap aluminium 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 very quantity to recycle.

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