Scrap Metal Prices, News and information on the scrap metal and recycling markets in the United Kingdom (UK) as well as the European Union Countries.


This page provides comprehensive coverage of European Union and United Kingdom current scrap metal prices as well as pricing on other recyclable commodities.

These scrap metal prices are for December 1, 2011 – Scrap Metal Prices in the United Kingdom

Non Ferrous Scrap Prices Ranges are in £/tonne ExWorks

Copper – Dry Bright 4660  4875
Braziery Copper 4635   4800
Copper Tube 4725   4875
Brass Cuttings 3600  3825
Mixed Brass 2975   3250
Aluminum Cuttings 1100    1375
Lead Scrap 1075    1300
Lead Batteries 525   615

Scrap Iron and Steel Prices – Ranges are in £/tonne ExWorks

Foundry Short Steel 285   320
Grade OA Structural Plate 270  315
Grade 1 Old Steel (#1 5 ft) 250    280
Grade 2 Old Steel (#2 2ft) 265   280
Car and Lorry Engines 270  315

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