Scrap Metal Prices in Edinburgh
Check current scrap rates at yards across Edinburgh. Compare local prices against the national average.
Best Metals to Sell in Edinburgh Right Now
Ranked by current local price per kg — highest paying first.
Copper tracks the LME copper contract (COMEX + LME). Prices move with global manufacturing demand — particularly from China — and energy costs.
Brass value is derived from its copper content (typically 60–80%). When copper moves, brass follows.
Bronze contains copper and tin — its value tracks copper closely. Often found as heritage fittings, statues, or industrial bushings.
Current Local Prices
Indicative rates reported at Edinburgh scrap yards. Actual prices vary by yard, quantity, and material condition.
| Metal | Local Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | £4.20–£5.00/kg ≈ £4,200–£5,000/tonne | Details |
| Aluminium | £0.80–£1.20/kg ≈ £800–£1,200/tonne | Details |
| Brass | £2.80–£3.40/kg ≈ £2,800–£3,400/tonne | Details |
| Lead | £1.10–£1.40/kg ≈ £1,100–£1,400/tonne | Details |
| Iron | £0.12–£0.20/kg ≈ £120–£200/tonne | Details |
| Bronze | £2.40–£3.00/kg ≈ £2,400–£3,000/tonne | Details |
| Steel | £0.15–£0.25/kg ≈ £150–£250/tonne | Details |
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Selling Scrap Metal in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Scotland's most active cities for scrap metal, driven by ongoing tenement and Georgian property renovation across the Old and New Towns. Non-ferrous metals — particularly copper from plumbing upgrades and lead from roofing on historic properties — attract strong demand from the Leith, Granton, and Loanhead yards that serve the city.
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 applies across Scotland, so all payments must be made by bank transfer or cheque. Always bring photo ID every visit.
Local Tips for Getting a Better Price in Edinburgh
Edinburgh yards are fewer than Glasgow but prices are broadly similar — worth the drive to compare.
The city's older tenement housing is a good source of lead pipe and copper plumbing for renovation contractors.
Call ahead — some Edinburgh yards have restricted hours compared to larger English cities.
Know what you have. Use our grade identification guide before you go — grades can mean 2–3× more money for the same weight.
Scrap Yards in Edinburgh
View AllCommon Questions
Can I sell scrap metal for cash in Edinburgh?▾
No. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 applies across Scotland. All yards must pay by bank transfer or cheque — cash payments are illegal at every registered dealer.
Where are the scrap yards in Edinburgh?▾
Most yards are located in Leith, Granton, and the Loanhead industrial area south of the city.
What is Edinburgh's most commonly scrapped metal?▾
Copper plumbing from tenement renovations and lead roofing from older buildings are the most commonly traded materials in Edinburgh.
Do Edinburgh scrap prices differ from UK national rates?▾
Generally no — Edinburgh tracks UK commodity benchmarks closely. Copper and aluminium prices are usually within 2–3% of the national average.
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