Common Scrap Items
Find out what your household or commercial items are worth as scrap metal. Click any item to see what metals it contains, typical payout ranges, and tips for getting the best price.
Copper Pipe & Plumbing
£40–£50 per item
Copper pipe is one of the most common things UK homeowners take to the scrap yard, particularly after a replumbing job.
Copper Wire & Cable
£12–£48 per item
Copper wire is one of the most valuable items you can bring to a scrap yard. The price depends on whether the wire is bare or insulated, and on the thickness.
Radiators (Central Heating)
£2–£15 per item
Old cast iron radiators fetch decent prices. Modern pressed steel radiators are less valuable. Aluminium radiators are higher value.
Lead Acid Batteries
£3–£8 per item
Car, van, and commercial vehicle batteries contain valuable lead. Most UK yards buy used batteries even if flat or old.
Catalytic Converters
£20–£500 per item
Catalytic converters contain platinum-group metals (PGM) — platinum, palladium, and rhodium — and can be among the most valuable car parts to scrap.
Alloy Wheels
£5–£20 per item
Alloy wheels from cars and vans are aluminium castings. Most scrap yards will take them without the tyres.
Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer
£5–£15 per item
Washing machines contain a mix of pressed steel, copper wire (motor windings), and stainless steel drum.
Fridge & Freezer
£2–£8 per item
Fridges must have refrigerant gases safely removed before scrapping. Certified yards can handle this.