Which household scrap metals sell best in the UK?
Short answer: Copper, in the form of pipe, cylinders and cable, is generally the most valuable common household metal, followed by brass fittings and lead from roofing and flashing, while aluminium, stainless steel and ordinary steel are worth less per kilogram but add up when there is a lot of it, so the best approach is to sort your metals and sell each type on its own merits.
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List Free →Copper and brass lead the way
Pipe, cylinders and cables contain copper, and taps and fittings are often brass, so these are the items most worth setting aside when you renovate.
Lead needs care but sells
Lead from old roof flashing and pipework is heavy and valuable, but it needs careful handling, and dealers may ask more questions about where it came from.
Do not overlook the bulk metals
Steel, cast iron and aluminium are worth less per kilogram but can add up when there is a lot, so keep them sorted and sell them in a sensible quantity.
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