Bristol Scrap Metal Prices - UK
Selling Scrap in Bristol
As with many places around the UK, more and more people in Bristol are looking to earn some extra cash by selling scrap metal. It is a growing industry with huge amounts of potential as people are buying more and manufacturing is on the up in the UK.
We have been working with newcomers for many years to help them learn the basics of the industry. What we find is that people new to the industry always want to know about getting the best price and sourcing material but often overlook the most important thing, the laws.
The most important thing to understand are laws that control the buying and selling of scrap metal in UK. If you are new to buying and selling scrap metal then read below to find the information. We have been through the legislation so you don't need to.
Bristol has some of our favourite scrap yards in the UK. We have done the research so you know the best places to buy and sell scrap in Bristol. Our top picks are Rob Perry Salvage and Manor Scrap Co LTD. Both have amazing prices and customer service. These are not the only good scrap yards in Bristol but definitely two of the best.
Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | £1.83 |
| Aluminium Alloy | £1.59 |
| Copper | £7.12 |
| Brass | £5.51 |
| Lead | £1.72 |
| Nickel | £18.58 |
| Tin | £18.66 |
| Zinc | £2.40 |
| Steel Scrap | £0.37 |
| Steel Rebar | £0.59 |
Last Updated On 2023-03-21
Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Aluminium 1100 | £1.27 |
| Aluminium 3003 | £1.27 |
| Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean) | £1.27 |
| Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty) | £0.90 |
| Aluminium 5052 Scrap | £1.71 |
| Aluminium 6061 Extrusions | £1.12 |
| Aluminium 6063 Extrusions | £1.49 |
| Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/Fe | £1.08 |
| Aluminium/Cu Radiators | £2.97 |
| Aluminium/Cu/Fe Radiators | £2.75 |
| Aluminium Radiators | £0.72 |
| Aluminium/Fe Radiators | £0.53 |
| Transformers | £0.31 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | £0.40 |
| Chrome Wheels | £1.19 |
| E.C. Wire | £1.96 |
| Litho Sheets | £1.27 |
| Mixed Turnings | £0.73 |
| MLC Clips | £1.25 |
| Aluminium Old Cast | £1.21 |
| Aluminium Old Sheet | £1.19 |
| Painted Siding | £1.17 |
| UBC | £1.25 |
| Zorba 90% NF | £1.19 |
| Aluminium Cans (clean) | £0.92 |
| Aluminium Cans (dirty) | £0.46 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | £3.75 |
| Yellow Brass | £3.53 |
| Brass Rod | £3.44 |
| Brass Hair Wire | £3.70 |
| Brass Pipe | £3.36 |
| Brass Radiators | £2.86 |
| Brass Shells | £3.18 |
| Brass Turnings | £3.24 |
| Bronze | £3.86 |
| Bronze Turnings | £2.02 |
| Dirty Brass | £1.68 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | £1.68 |
| Plumbers Brass | £3.36 |
| Semi-Red Brass | £3.41 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | £6.23 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | £5.82 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | £5.82 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | £5.49 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | £5.32 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | £4.99 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | £5.15 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | £4.82 |
| Electric Motors - Copper | £4.32 |
| Enameled Copper | £4.90 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | £4.99 |
| Lead Coated Copper | £4.21 |
| Silver Plated Copper | £5.32 |
| Tin Coated Copper | £4.65 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | £4.65 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | £0.36 |
| Lead Shot | £0.81 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | £0.52 |
| Solid Lead | £1.09 |
| Soft Lead | £1.12 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | £1.49 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | £1.28 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | £18.80 | £584.68 |
| 14ct Gold | £29.32 | £912.11 |
| 18ct Gold | £37.60 | £1,169.37 |
| 22ct Gold | £45.92 | £1,428.18 |
| 24ct Gold | £50.12 | £1,559.00 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | £26.74 | £831.74 |
| Platinum | £18.84 | £586.02 |
| Silver | £0.49 | £15.14 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | £0.21 |
| #1 Busheling | £0.21 |
| #1 HMS | £0.15 |
| HMS 80/20 | £0.13 |
| Sheet Metal | £0.12 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | £0.16 |
| Structural Steel | £0.15 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | £0.62 |
| 301 SS | £0.93 |
| 304 SS Solid | £1.33 |
| 304 SS Turning | £1.14 |
| 309 SS | £1.73 |
| 310 SS | £2.62 |
| 316 SS Solid | £1.73 |
| 330 SS | £4.27 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Kilogram
| Metal | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | £0.16 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | £0.18 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | £0.13 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | £0.14 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | £0.15 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | £0.22 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | £0.15 |
| Scrap Dryers | £0.15 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | £0.20 |
| Scrap Rebar | £0.44 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | £0.15 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | £0.15 |
Scrap Electronics Prices per Kilogram
| Electronics | Price Per Kilo |
|---|---|
| Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Cellphones | |
| Scrap Computer Wire | |
| Scrap CPU Chips | |
| Scrap CRT Monitors | |
| Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
| Scrap Graphics Cards | |
| Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
| Scrap Laptops | |
| Scrap LCD Monitors | |
| Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
| Scrap Mainframes | |
| Scrap Memory | |
| Scrap Mice | |
| Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
| Scrap PC Boards | |
| Scrap PC Tower | |
| Scrap Power Supplies | |
| Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
| Scrap Servers | |
| Scrap Speakers | |
| Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |
