Find The Latest Scrap Metal Prices In The UK​

Scrap Local helps you find the most up to date scrap metal prices from scrapyards all over the UK.

We receive prices from your local scrapyards regularly, meaning we can keep you in the loop with the latest scrap prices near you!

Latest Prices For All Scrap Metal Grades

Scrap Metal Prices 2023

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.

Non-Ferrous Scrap Prices

Scrap Local works closely with specialist non ferrous metal buyers throughout the UK to get you the best prices for all of your non ferrous scrap such as aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel, cables and other refining grades.

Scrap Aluminium
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.
Aluminium GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Copper/ Aluminium Radiators246514/11/2023Found in air conditioning units
Alloy Wheels
126014/11/2023Wheels from cars & End of Life Vehicles ELV’s
Old Rolled Aluminium
85514/11/2023Overhead Power Cables
Cast Aluminium
87814/11/2023Outdoor furniture, (clean) Motor Parts
Irony Aluminium

26114/11/2023Gearboxes, motor parts, engines with aluminium block
Aluminium Radiators
27014/11/2023End of Life Vehicle radiators
Pure Aluminium Cutts £130014/11/2023Manufacturers sheet aluminium, production cuttings
HE 9 Aluminium Extrusion

122014/11/2023Manufactured aluminium, Stairlifts, bus shelters, industrial window frames, conservatories. Painted.
Aluminium Cans (Clean)
89005/03/2023Soft drink cans (free of steel)
Scrap Brass
Here’s the latest average prices for brass scrap, taken from our network of trusted non-ferrous scrap buyers.
Copper GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Gunmetal 436214/11/2023Cogs & crown wheels, old pressure valves
Phosphor Bronze445514/11/2023Cogs & crown wheels, old pressure valves
New Brass
345014/11/2023New / clean production brass bar
Mixed Brass 345014/11/2023Ornaments, kitchen/ bathroom Taps, door handles, plumbing fittings etc.
Brass Swarf / Borings

247414/11/2023Usually from manufacturers of brass.
Scrap Copper
With copper being a widely recycled metal grade we aim to keep you up to date with the UK’s latest copper scrap prices frequently. Get top prices on all copper grades such as Dry Bright, Braziery & Heavy Copper from Scrap Local.
Copper GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Dry Bright Wire579514/11/2023Stripped from pvc wire or cables, (no connections)
Clean Copper Electro566214/11/2023Transformer ends, Buzz bar from Mains Power cabinets etc.
Hard Drawn Copper557714/11/2023Overhead Power Cables
Greasy Bright Wire547214/11/2023From underground Cables, usually Lead armoured
New Copper Tube
562414/11/2023New/Clean copper pipe, free of paint, solder & fittings. (no brass)
Heavy Copper
529205/07/2023
Copper piping painted no fittings/joints. (98% Cu)
No.2 Copper508305/07/2023
CopperCopper piping with some joints/ fittings from central heating systems. (94% Copper no brass, plastic or steel)
Copper Tanks/ Cylinders
562405/07/2023
Copper Tanks & Cylinders from central heating systems.
Braziery Copper Fittings
463605/07/2023
Soldered copper joints & fittings only. NO BRASS!
Lead Washed Braziery
446505/07/2023
From Combi-boilers.
Electric Motors
41905/07/2023
(Under 1 Tonne) Motors from machines & appliances
Starter Motors & Alternators
65105/07/2023
Starter motors & Alternators from End of Life vehicles
Scrap Cable
From unstripped household wire to underground armoured cables – Scrap Local relies on a trusted network of UK metal dealers to give you the best price for recycling cables nationwide.
Cable GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Clean Pyro
191114/11/2023Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting power supply
PVC Pyro
141814/11/2023Same as pyro but pvc insulated
Pvc Wire/ Household Cable (No plugs)
180014/11/2023Cable from household appliances (plug free)
PVC Single Cables £350005/07/2023
Earth Cables, High Voltage Cables
Lowgrade Cables
103114/11/2023Lowgrade armoured cable, 3 phase cable
No.1 Armoured Cable
£220005/07/2023
Underground / overhead cables 3-4 core from 20mm each core
Lead Armoured Cables
24305/07/2023
High Voltage Cables (priced on valuation)
Scrap Lead
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.
Lead GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Lead 127814/11/2023Roofing lead, lead pipe, fishing weights,
Lead-Acid Batteries44114/11/2023Car, wagon & leisure batteries. MUST BE LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Zinc
85514/11/2023New / clean production brass bar
Stainless Steel Scrap
Stainless steel is a widely recycled metal grade most commonly found in kitchens, food manufacturing and outdoor storage facilities.
Stainless Steel GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
18/8 – 304 Stainless
81014/11/2023Sinks, Kitchen Panelling, (some) cooking pans.
316 Stainless
316
14/11/2023(some) Catering Equipment, food grade manufacturing plans
Stainless Turnings60314/11/2023Stainless works Engineering waste.

Ferrous Scrap Prices

View our up to date pricing on all ferrous metals for all grades of steel and iron including No1&2 Steel, Light Iron, steel turnings, cuttings in addition to Plate and Girders and small domestic appliances.

The ferrous scrap metal prices fluctuate frequently but our prices table below is populated from hundreds of scrapyards throughout the UK – giving you the latest national average ferrous scrap metal prices.

Ferrous GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Light iron (frag feed)
18514/11/2023White goods, vehicle shells etc.
No.1&2 old steel scrap
20014/11/2023Wheel rims, box section, railings
Cast iron
18014/11/2023gutters, drain pipes, old baths, machinery.
New Production Steel Cuttings
14/11/2023Fabrication steel, thin sheet steel.
Plates & Girders
23014/11/2023steel plates and construction steel.
Steel Turnings19014/11/2023Milling / drilling machine waste.
Complete Engines & Gearboxes
14/11/2023Engines from vehicles, complete with gearboxes.
Chrome Iron£22014/11/2023Chrome plated iron.

*The scrap metal prices displayed on this page are kept as up-to-date as possible but should be used as a guide only. Our displayed prices are based on a national average from the scrap metal prices provided to us by our network of scrapyards & collection agents. 

Prices may have changed since the date and time our prices were updated and will fluctuate based on your location, quantity of metal, quality and grade of metal and are an average of the collected & delivered in prices of our members. 

For accurate, guaranteed prices from your local scrapyard – you must make a scrap metal price enquiry and a local scrapyard will give you a quote or you can browse our network to Find a local scrapyard to price up your scrap over the phone.

Scrap Hazardous Waste Prices

View our up to date pricing on all ferrous metals for all grades of steel and iron including No1&2 Steel, Light Iron, steel turnings, cuttings in addition to Plate and Girders and small domestic appliances.

The ferrous scrap metal prices fluctuate frequently but our prices table below is populated from hundreds of scrapyards throughout the UK – giving you the latest national average ferrous scrap metal prices.

Ferrous GradePrice Per Ton £Date UpdatedDescription
Light iron (frag feed)
18514/11/2023White goods, vehicle shells etc.
No.1&2 old steel scrap
20014/11/2023Wheel rims, box section, railings
Cast iron
18014/11/2023gutters, drain pipes, old baths, machinery.
New Production Steel Cuttings
14/11/2023Fabrication steel, thin sheet steel.
Plates & Girders
23014/11/2023steel plates and construction steel.
Steel Turnings19014/11/2023Milling / drilling machine waste.
Complete Engines & Gearboxes
14/11/2023Engines from vehicles, complete with gearboxes.
Chrome Iron£22014/11/2023Chrome plated iron.

*The scrap metal prices displayed on this page are kept as up-to-date as possible but should be used as a guide only. Our displayed prices are based on a national average from the scrap metal prices provided to us by our network of scrapyards & collection agents. 

Prices may have changed since the date and time our prices were updated and will fluctuate based on your location, quantity of metal, quality and grade of metal and are an average of the collected & delivered in prices of our members. 

For accurate, guaranteed prices from your local scrapyard – you must make a scrap metal price enquiry and a local scrapyard will give you a quote or you can browse our network to Find a local scrapyard to price up your scrap over the phone.

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