UK Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Price Updated on 14 Oct 2022
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across UK. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 95 Pound/Tonne for heavy irony aluminum scrap to 2680 Pound/Tonne for al/cu radiators scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 2000 Pound/Tonne for brass scrap clean to 4750 Pound/Tonne for gunmetal scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 200 Pound/Tonne for electric motors scrap to 6410 Pound/Tonne for copper dry bright scrap.
- Electronics scrap price is 250 Pound/Tonne for Floppy/CD Drive.
- Iron scrap prices range from 80 Pound/Tonne for light iron scrap to 210 Pound/Tonne for cast iron.
- Lead scrap prices range from 325 Pound/Tonne for lead batteries scrap to 1540 Pound/Tonne for lead scrap.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 50 Pound/Tonne for stainless steel turning scrap to 1200 Pound/Tonne for 316 stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap price is 80 Pound/Tonne for Mixed Steel Scrap.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 250 Pound/Tonne for zinc scrap to 1320 Pound/Tonne for roofing zinc scrap.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in UK. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
UK Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1972.5 | 2022.5 | 1922.5 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 275 | 275 | 275 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 810 | 810 | 810 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 750 | 750 | 750 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 512.5 | 608.33 | 416.67 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 450 | 600 | 300 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 700 | 700 | 700 | USD/LB | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 450 | 450 | 450 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1318 | 1328 | 1308 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 1400 | 1400 | 1400 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Heavy Irony Aluminum Scrap | 112.5 | 140 | 85 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 246.25 | 250 | 242.5 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 1087.5 | 1125 | 1050 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Mixed Metal Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 500 | 600 | 400 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Brass Borings Scrap | 2950 | 2950 | 2950 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 1 Brass Swarf Scrap | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Brass Borings | 3850 | 3850 | 3850 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Brass Cuttings Scrap | 4050 | 4050 | 4050 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Brass Rod Scrap | 4010 | 4010 | 4010 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2738.89 | 2977.78 | 2500 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Gun Metal Borings Scrap | 2100 | 2200 | 2000 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Gun Metal Solids Scrap | 2900 | 3000 | 2800 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Gunmetal Scrap | 3812.5 | 3812.5 | 3812.5 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 3406 | 3446 | 3366 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3100 | 3600 | 2600 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4860 | 4897.5 | 4822.5 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5181.67 | 5473.33 | 4890 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| #2 Burnt Wire Scrap | 4300 | 4300 | 4300 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 5750 | 5750 | 5750 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Armoured Cable Scrap | 880 | 880 | 880 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 6050 | 6050 | 6050 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Braziery Copper Scrap | 3817.5 | 4038.33 | 3596.67 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Bright Rope Wire Scrap | 6070 | 6070 | 6070 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Clean Copper Tanks Scrap | 5095 | 5095 | 5095 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Clean Pyro Scrap | 800 | 800 | 800 | USD/LB | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Clean Pyro Scrap | 1400 | 1500 | 1300 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Copper cable scrap | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Copper Dry Bright Scrap | 4791.25 | 5097.5 | 4485 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Copper Electrode (New) | 5700 | 5700 | 5700 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Copper Elements Scrap | 800 | 900 | 700 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 347.5 | 372.5 | 322.5 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Flat Electro Copper Scrap | 4650 | 4800 | 4500 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Greasy Bright Copper Wire Scrap | 5206.67 | 5240 | 5173.33 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Heavy Copper 98% Scrap | 5140 | 5223.33 | 5056.67 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| High Grade 60% Cable Scrap | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Household Cable PVC Scrap | 1150 | 1400 | 900 | USD/LB | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Household Cable PVC Scrap | 1525 | 1650 | 1400 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Insulated Heavy Copper Wire Scrap | 5200 | 5200 | 5200 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| PVC Pyro Scrap | 1150 | 1300 | 1000 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floppy/CD Drive | 250 | 250 | 250 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 170 | 170 | 170 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 100 | 115 | 85 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car batteries Scrap | 450 | 600 | 300 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 445.62 | 511.25 | 380 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Lead Scrap | 1176.15 | 1260.77 | 1091.54 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap | 775 | 775 | 775 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 900 | 900 | 900 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 569.09 | 614.55 | 523.64 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 80 | 80 | 80 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Zinc Scrap | 1320 | 1320 | 1320 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Zinc Scrap | 537.5 | 600 | 475 | Pound/Tonne | 14 Oct 2022 |
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- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in UK
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in UK
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in UK