Scrap Metal Prices & UK Dealers
Check out our locations of scrap metal 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 metal.
Scrap yard prices are listed per tonne / 1,000kg
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Compare Scrap Metal Prices Online
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).
Search by county to filter the best local deals. Don’t hesitate to call your local scrap metal yards and mention you found them on Scrappie.
Automotive Scrap Metal
| AUTOMOTIVE | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Wheels | – | – | |
| Alloy + Tyres | – | – | |
| Alternators | – | – | |
| Brake Discs | – | – | |
| Lead Acid Batteries | – | – | |
| Starter Motors | – | – | |
| Wiring Loom Clean | – | – | |
| Wiring Loom Pluggy | – | – | |
| Wiring Loom Low Grade | – | – |
Aluminium Scrap Metal
Brass Scrap Metal
| BRASS | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Clean | – | – | |
| Brass Mixed | – | – | |
| Brass Radiators (Cu) | – | – | |
| Brass No.2 Swarf | – | – | |
| Brass Rod Swarf | – | – |
Bronze Scrap Metal
| BRONZE | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Phosphor | – | – | |
| Bronze Gunmetal | – | – |
Cable & Wiring Scrap Metal
| CABLE | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Clean Pyro | – | – | |
| Cable Aluminium | – | – | |
| Cable Low Grade | – | – | |
| Cable Household | – | – | |
| Cable PVC Pyro | – | – | |
| Cable Singles (60% Cu) | – | – |
Copper Scrap Metal
Lead Scrap Metal
| LEAD | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Clean | – | – | |
| Lead Solder Joints | – | – |
Motor Scrap Metal
| MOTORS | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors No.2 | – | – | |
| Motors Electric | – | – |
Stainless Steel Scrap Metal
| STAINLESS STEEL | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel 316 | – | – | |
| Stainless Steel 316 Swarf | – | – | |
| Stainless Steel 18/8 | – | – | |
| Stainless Steel 18/8 Swarf | – | – |
Miscellaneous Scrap Metal
| GRADES | £/KG | £/MT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewter | – | – | |
| Tungsten Tips | – | – | |
| Zinc Sheet | – | – |
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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.
What Do I Bring To The Scrappie?
PHOTO ID
Driving License or Passport + Recent Utility Bill
BANK DETAILS
Account Number & Sort Code
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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