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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.

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

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1972.52022.51922.5Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Cans Scrap275275275Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Cast Scrap810810810Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Radiators Scrap750750750Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Scrap512.5608.33416.67Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Scrap Dirty450600300Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Scrap Dirty700700700USD/LB14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Turning Scrap450450450Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap131813281308Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap140014001400Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Heavy Irony Aluminum Scrap112.514085Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Irony Aluminum Scrap246.25250242.5Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Litho Sheets Scrap1087.511251050Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Mixed Metal Scrap180180180Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Painted Aluminum Scrap500600400Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Brass Borings Scrap295029502950Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
1 Brass Swarf Scrap320032003200Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Brass Borings385038503850Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Brass Cuttings Scrap405040504050Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Brass Rod Scrap401040104010Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Brass Scrap Clean2738.892977.782500Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Gun Metal Borings Scrap210022002000Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Gun Metal Solids Scrap290030002800Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Gunmetal Scrap3812.53812.53812.5Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Mixed Brass Scrap340634463366Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap310036002600Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
#1 Copper Tube Scrap48604897.54822.5Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5181.675473.334890Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
#2 Burnt Wire Scrap430043004300Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
#2 Copper Wire Scrap575057505750Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Al/Cu Fins Scrap180018001800Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Armoured Cable Scrap880880880Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Bare Bright Copper Scrap605060506050Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Braziery Copper Scrap3817.54038.333596.67Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Bright Rope Wire Scrap607060706070Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Clean Copper Tanks Scrap509550955095Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Clean Pyro Scrap800800800USD/LB14 Oct 2022
Clean Pyro Scrap140015001300Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Copper cable scrap350035003500Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Copper Dry Bright Scrap4791.255097.54485Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Copper Electrode (New)570057005700Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Copper Elements Scrap800900700Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap180018001800Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Electric Motors Scrap347.5372.5322.5Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Flat Electro Copper Scrap465048004500Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Greasy Bright Copper Wire Scrap5206.6752405173.33Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Heavy Copper 98% Scrap51405223.335056.67Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
High Grade 60% Cable Scrap280028002800Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Household Cable PVC Scrap11501400900USD/LB14 Oct 2022
Household Cable PVC Scrap152516501400Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Household Copper Wire180018001800Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Insulated Heavy Copper Wire Scrap520052005200Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
PVC Pyro Scrap115013001000Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Floppy/CD Drive250250250Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron170170170Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Light Iron Scrap10011585Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Car batteries Scrap450600300Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Lead Batteries Scrap445.62511.25380Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Lead Scrap1176.151260.771091.54Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap775775775Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
316 Stainless Steel Scrap115011501150Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap900900900Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Stainless Steel Scrap569.09614.55523.64Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap225225225Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Mixed Steel Scrap808080Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Roofing Zinc Scrap132013201320Pound/Tonne14 Oct 2022
Zinc Scrap537.5600475Pound/Tonne14 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

Frequently Asked Questions


  • What is the current price of aluminum scrap in the UK today?
  • The average price for aluminum scrap in the UK today was $700/lb. Al/Cu Radiators Scrap received the highest price of 1972.5 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Heavy Irony Aluminum Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 112.5 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the UK today?
  • Brass Cuttings Scrap received the highest price of 4050 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Gun Metal Borings Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 2100 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the UK today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the UK today was $975/lb. Bright Rope Wire Scrap received the highest price of 6070 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Electric Motors Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 347.5 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the UK today?
  • Floppy/CD Drive received the highest price of 250 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Floppy/CD Drive is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 250 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the UK today?
  • Cast Iron received the highest price of 170 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Light Iron Scrap is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 100 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the UK today?
  • Lead Scrap received the highest price of 1176.15 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Lead Batteries Scrap is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 445.62 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of stainless steel scrap in the UK today?
  • 316 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 1150 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Stainless Steel Turning Scrap is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 225 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the UK today?
  • Mixed Steel Scrap received the highest price of 80 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Mixed Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 80 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.
  • What is the current price of zinc scrap in the UK today?
  • Roofing Zinc Scrap received the highest price of 1320 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022 in the UK scrap yards. Zinc Scrap is the lowest-priced zinc scrap material in the UK's scrap yards today. The price was 537.5 Pound/Tonne on 14 Oct 2022.

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