If you live or work in Solihull and have scrap metal to sell, you have more options than you might think, but not every option pays the same. Whether you are a plumber with a van full of copper offcuts, a roofer with old lead flashing, or a homeowner clearing out the garage, this guide explains how to get the best...

Brass is one of the most common metals our customers bring in, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Two sellers can arrive with the same weight of brass and leave with very different payments, simply because of how the metal was sorted. If you sell brass in Walsall, Birmingham or Solihull, here is how...

More scrap metal sellers in Sutton Coldfield are choosing West Midlands Metals than ever before — our latest tracking shows demand from the area has grown faster than any other part of our patch this month. Here’s what’s behind the shift, and why it might be worth a visit if you haven’t sold...

If you’ve noticed brass prices softening in Birmingham recently, you’re not imagining it. Our latest market tracking shows brass values in the city have dipped more than any other metal we handle this month. Here’s what’s driving the change, and what it means if you’re planning to...

If you’re wondering whether now is a good time to sell scrap metal, the short answer is: yes — current market conditions in 2026 are generally favourable for sellers, especially for non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, and aluminium. Scrap metal prices are driven by global supply and demand, and in 2026 the market...

The UK Government has just announced a landmark Steel Strategy — and if you work in metals, recycling, or any trade that touches the supply chain, this is news worth paying attention to. Here at West Midlands Metals, Birmingham’s specialist non-ferrous scrap metal dealer, we’ve been watching these...