UK Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Price Updated on 2022-10-14
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 | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 275 | 275 | 275 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 810 | 810 | 810 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 750 | 750 | 750 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 512.5 | 608.33 | 416.67 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 450 | 600 | 300 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 700 | 700 | 700 | USD/LB | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 450 | 450 | 450 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1318 | 1328 | 1308 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 1400 | 1400 | 1400 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Heavy Irony Aluminum Scrap | 112.5 | 140 | 85 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 246.25 | 250 | 242.5 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 1087.5 | 1125 | 1050 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Mixed Metal Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 500 | 600 | 400 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
| 1 Brass Swarf Scrap | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Brass Borings | 3850 | 3850 | 3850 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Brass Cuttings Scrap | 4050 | 4050 | 4050 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Brass Rod Scrap | 4010 | 4010 | 4010 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2738.89 | 2977.78 | 2500 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Gun Metal Borings Scrap | 2100 | 2200 | 2000 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Gun Metal Solids Scrap | 2900 | 3000 | 2800 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Gunmetal Scrap | 3812.5 | 3812.5 | 3812.5 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 3406 | 3446 | 3366 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4860 | 4897.5 | 4822.5 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5181.67 | 5473.33 | 4890 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| #2 Burnt Wire Scrap | 4300 | 4300 | 4300 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 5750 | 5750 | 5750 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Armoured Cable Scrap | 880 | 880 | 880 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 6050 | 6050 | 6050 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Braziery Copper Scrap | 3817.5 | 4038.33 | 3596.67 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Bright Rope Wire Scrap | 6070 | 6070 | 6070 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Clean Copper Tanks Scrap | 5095 | 5095 | 5095 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Clean Pyro Scrap | 800 | 800 | 800 | USD/LB | 2022-10-14 |
| Clean Pyro Scrap | 1400 | 1500 | 1300 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Copper cable scrap | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Copper Dry Bright Scrap | 4791.25 | 5097.5 | 4485 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Copper Electrode (New) | 5700 | 5700 | 5700 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Copper Elements Scrap | 800 | 900 | 700 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 347.5 | 372.5 | 322.5 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Flat Electro Copper Scrap | 4650 | 4800 | 4500 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Greasy Bright Copper Wire Scrap | 5206.67 | 5240 | 5173.33 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Heavy Copper 98% Scrap | 5140 | 5223.33 | 5056.67 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| High Grade 60% Cable Scrap | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Household Cable PVC Scrap | 1150 | 1400 | 900 | USD/LB | 2022-10-14 |
| Household Cable PVC Scrap | 1525 | 1650 | 1400 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Insulated Heavy Copper Wire Scrap | 5200 | 5200 | 5200 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| PVC Pyro Scrap | 1150 | 1300 | 1000 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 170 | 170 | 170 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 100 | 115 | 85 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 445.62 | 511.25 | 380 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Lead Scrap | 1176.15 | 1260.77 | 1091.54 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 900 | 900 | 900 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 569.09 | 614.55 | 523.64 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
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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 | 2022-10-14 |
| Zinc Scrap | 537.5 | 600 | 475 | Pound/Tonne | 2022-10-14 |
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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