Higher Value Scrap Metals
These materials are often more valuable because they are non-ferrous, recyclable, in demand and relatively easy to process when kept clean and separate.
Copper Pipe & Copper Tube
Copper pipe, tube and plumbing offcuts are usually among the most desirable scrap metals. Clean copper with minimal brass, solder, plastic or fittings attached is easier to grade and normally worth more than mixed copper loads.
- Common from plumbing work
- Often found in renovations
- Higher value when clean and sorted
Bright Copper Wire
Bright copper wire is clean, bare copper with no insulation, paint or heavy contamination. It is often one of the highest-value copper grades, but cable should only be stripped where it is safe, legal and worthwhile to do so.
- High copper purity
- No plastic insulation
- Common from prepared cable
Brass
Brass is commonly found in taps, valves, meters, fittings, locks and plumbing parts. It is usually worth more than steel but can vary depending on attached plastic, chrome plating, iron inserts or mixed fittings.
- Taps and valves
- Plumbing fittings
- Mixed yellow metal loads
Aluminium
Aluminium can be found in extrusion, wheels, window frames, sheet, ladders and lightweight fabricated items. Clean aluminium is usually more useful than mixed aluminium with rubber, steel screws or plastic still attached.
- Window frames and extrusion
- Aluminium wheels
- Sheet and fabricated aluminium
Lead
Lead sheet and pipe can be valuable but must be handled responsibly. It is commonly removed from roofing work, older pipework and building projects. Proof of ownership may be requested for certain loads.
- Roofing lead
- Older lead pipe
- Building and renovation scrap
Scrap Cable
Scrap cable value depends heavily on copper content. Household cable, armoured cable, data cable and high-grade cable can all look similar but behave very differently when assessed for recycling value.
- Household wiring
- Armoured and site cable
- Data and communication cable
Lower Value Scrap That Is Still Worth Collecting
Steel, iron and mixed ferrous scrap are usually lower value per kilogram than copper or brass, but they are still worth recycling. Large quantities from garages, sheds, workshops, warehouses and site clearances can be useful collections even when the individual items are not high-value.
Steel & Iron
Appliances, shelving, frames, radiators, pipe, machinery guards and general mixed metal.
Mixed Garage Scrap
Clearances often contain a blend of steel, aluminium, cable, tools, car parts and appliances.
Commercial Mixed Loads
Warehouses, workshops and factories often generate mixed metal that is best assessed as a whole load.
What Affects Scrap Value?
Metal Type
Copper and brass are generally worth more than steel because they are non-ferrous and more valuable to recover.
Cleanliness
Metal with less plastic, rubber, wood, dirt or mixed waste attached is easier to grade and process.
Sorting
Separating copper, brass, aluminium, lead, cable and steel often gives a clearer assessment than one mixed pile.
Quantity
Larger loads are easier to justify collecting and assessing, especially for commercial and repeat customers.
Access
Ground-floor access, loading space and clear photos help speed up collection and pricing decisions.
Market Prices
Scrap prices change. Weigh and pay values depend on market movement, grade and the load presented.
How to Prepare Scrap for a Better Assessment
FAQs
Scrap Value FAQs
What scrap metal is worth the most money?
Clean copper such as bright wire and copper pipe is usually worth the most, followed by brass, high-copper cable, aluminium and lead. Steel and iron are lower value per kilogram but still worth recycling in quantity. See our guide scrap prices for current figures.
Is brass worth anything as scrap?
Yes. Brass taps, valves, meters, fittings and locks are commonly collected scrap. Value depends on chrome plating, plastic attachments, iron inserts and whether the load is sorted.
How much is scrap copper worth per kg?
Scrap copper prices move with the market and depend on grade, cleanliness and quantity. Check our current guide prices and send photos of your load for an assessment.
Is lead worth anything as scrap?
Yes. Roofing lead and older lead pipe are commonly collected. Lead must be handled responsibly, and proof of ownership may be requested for certain loads.
Do you pay for e-waste such as laptops and circuit boards?
We pay for circuit boards, laptops, PCs, hard drives, RAM, CPUs, cable, phones and batteries. TVs, monitors and similar items are disposal-only — see our e-waste service for details.
How do I get my scrap collected?
Send your postcode, photos and a description of the materials using the form below. We confirm whether free collection or a weigh and pay assessment is suitable, then arrange a slot.
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Send the details of your collection and we will respond as quickly as possible. Photos, material type, access notes and postcode all help us assess the job properly.