Copper Bright Wire
£8.60 / kg
Bright Wire Copper Pricing.
Weigh & Pay in Leeds
Current guide prices and collection advice for copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, scrap cable and other non-ferrous metals.
Weigh & Pay for Non-Ferrous Scrap in Leeds
Our weigh and pay service is for valuable non-ferrous scrap including copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and cable. These materials are assessed differently from general steel because value depends on grade, cleanliness, quantity, contamination and current market prices.
Send your postcode, clear photos and approximate weight where possible. We can then advise whether the load is suitable for collection, weigh and pay, or a standard scrap metal collection.
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Get a Price EstimateLeeds Weigh & Pay Guide Prices
Guide prices are shown for common non-ferrous metals. Final prices depend on grade, quantity, separation and condition.
Latest price update: 19 June 2026
New Copper Tube
£8.40 / kg
Clean(new) copper tube pricing.
Copper Tank
£7.40 / kg
Copper tank/cylinder scrap pricing.
98% Copper
£8.10 / kg
98% copper scrap pricing.
Copper Radiators
£0.00 / kg
Copper radiator scrap pricing.
Aluminium
£0.90 / kg
General clean aluminium scrap pricing.
Aluminium Extrusion (HE9)
£1.80 / kg
Clean aluminium extrusion (HE9) scrap pricing.
Aluminium Wheels
£1.40 / kg
Aluminium wheel scrap pricing.
Brass
£4.10 / kg
Mixed brass scrap pricing.
Pluggy Cable
£0.65 / kg
Scrap pluggy cable pricing.
Household Cable
£2.10 / kg
clean household electrical cable scrap pricing.
Armoured Cable
£1.15 / kg
Armoured cable scrap pricing.
Lead
£1.10 / kg
Lead scrap pricing.
Stainless Steel
£0.90 / kg
Stainless steel scrap pricing.
Electric Motors
£0.20 / kg
Electric motor scrap pricing.
Car Batteries
£4.00 each
Scrap battery pricing.
Metal Not Listed?
We handle mixed loads, unusual grades and larger commercial collections. Send photos and details for advice.
Ask About Your MetalBest Materials for Weigh & Pay
Copper pipe, copper tanks and clean copper wire
Brass taps, fittings, valves and mixed brass
Aluminium extrusion, wheels, sheet and frames
Scrap cable, household cable, armoured cable and data cable
Lead, stainless steel and other clean non-ferrous metals
Proof of Ownership
Marked cable, high-value commercial loads and certain materials may require proof of ownership. This protects both customers and OJ Metal Recycling and keeps the collection process compliant.
Call for AdviceHow Weigh & Pay Works
Weigh and pay is not a one-size-fits-all price. This process helps us assess your material properly and avoid misleading estimates.
01
Identify the Metal
Tell us whether you have copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel, cable or a mixed non-ferrous load.
02
Send Photos
Photos help us check grade, contamination, fittings, insulation, quantity and whether the load is clean or mixed.
03
Estimate Quantity
Approximate weight, number of bags, boxes, cylinders, lengths or pallets helps us assess suitability.
04
Grade & Condition
Clean copper pipe, mixed brass, aluminium wheels, armoured cable and household cable are all graded differently.
05
Collection Arranged
Once we understand the load, we arrange collection based on material, access, location and value.
06
Confirmed Assessment
Final assessment depends on the actual material presented, grade, contamination and market price at the time.
What Affects Weigh & Pay Value?
Current market price
Metal type and grade
Cleanliness and contamination
Quantity and collection distance
Whether materials are sorted or mixed
Plastic, rubber, steel or attachments
Cable copper percentage
Commercial markings or proof-of-ownership requirements
Why choose weigh & pay?
- Fair assessment based on current market rates
- Expert grading for mixed loads and unusual items
- Collection included for suitable quantities
- Fast payment on assessment
Weigh & Pay Questions
Common questions about pricing, payment and collection.
Our weigh and pay service is for valuable non-ferrous scrap including copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless steel and cable. These materials are assessed differently from general steel because value depends on grade, cleanliness, quantity, contamination and current market prices.
Marked cable, high-value commercial loads and certain materials may require proof of ownership. This protects both customers and OJ Metal Recycling and keeps the collection process compliant.
Send your postcode, clear photos and approximate weight where possible. We can then advise whether the load is suitable for collection, weigh and pay, or a standard scrap metal collection.
Request a Weigh & Pay Collection
Send your material details, postcode and photos. We will respond as quickly as possible with collection guidance.