Non-Ferrous

Aluminium Scrap Prices UK

£0.87per kg▲ +0.4%30D
Low £0.60High £1.10

Aluminium is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, commonly found in cans, window frames, car parts, and aircraft. It is the most widely recycled non-ferrous metal in the UK.

Aluminium Price Chart

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Aluminium Grades

Updated 14 Apr 2026
GradeAvg Price30D Change
Clean Aluminium£0.81▲ +0.8%
Cast Aluminium£1.34▲ +2.3%
Aluminium Cans£0.200.0%

Aluminium News & Guides

Scrap Metal 101

How to Sell Scrap Metal in the UK: A Beginner's Guide

A plain-English guide to selling scrap metal in the UK, what's worth money, where to take it, what ID you need, and how to get a fair price.

14 Apr 2026 · 9 min read

Scrap Metal 101

What Scrap Metal Is Worth: A Plain-English Price Guide

A plain-English guide to what scrap metal is actually worth in the UK, copper, brass, aluminium, lead, steel, and common household items.

14 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Scrap Metal 101

Where's My Nearest Scrap Yard, and What Will They Take?

How to find a reputable scrap metal yard near you in the UK, what they'll accept, and what to ask before loading up the car.

14 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

For Tradespeople

The Tradesperson's Guide to Scrap Income

How UK tradespeople can turn everyday job scrap into a reliable second income, what to keep, how to sort, current prices, and what most people miss.

14 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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