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  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO SCRAP METAL

    Wondering how to scrap metal, what the process is and how payments work? Birmingham based West Midlands Metals has all the answers right here.

Read our FAQs

How do I set up an account?

Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 all customers are required by law to provide identification when weighing in scrap metal in the UK. Acceptable forms of ID are Photo Driving License, or passport and utility bill.

What are your payment terms?

We offer faster payment on all transactions to your nominated bank account. All payments are made to you the same day as soon as possible.

How to get the best price for your scrap metal in Birmingham

Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 all customers are required by law to provide identification when weighing in scrap metal in the UK. Acceptable forms of ID are a Photo Driving License, or passport and utility bill.

Check our website for daily updates on metal prices in Birmingham.

Where are you based?

We are based just off the A45, Small Heath Highway, 11-12 Lawden Road, Birmingham B10 0AB.

How often do prices change?

Scrap metal prices are based on the stock market. There are a number of different factors that affect the market so prices fluctuate daily. All our prices are updated daily ensuring you the top market price

What do you buy?

We specialise in non-ferrous and semi-precious metals. We buy copper, brass, lead, household and armoured cable, aluminium and all other grades of non-ferrous metals.


West Midlands Metals makes knowing how to scrap metal an easy process

We’ll be keeping our FAQs regularly updated and you are welcome to contact our Birmingham team anytime if you have a question that is not answered on this page.

Scrap Metal Prices

  • LAST UPDATED:
    October 7, 2024

DRY BRIGHT WIRE per kg

£6.40

CLEAN COPPER TUBE. per kg

£6.25

HEAVY COPPER TUBE 98%

£5.80

BRAIZERY

£5.50

GUN METAL

£4.10

BRASS

£3.40

HIGH GRADE CABLE

£3.00

HOUSEHOLD CABLE

£2.00

Alloy Wheels

£1.30

316 STAINLESS STEEL

£1.20

LOW GRADE CABLE

£1.15

LEAD

£1.10

H9 ALUMINIUM SECTION

£1.00

ALUMINIUM CUTTS

£0.85

OLD ROLLED ALUM

£0.75

STAINLESS STEEL

£0.70

Batteries

£0.40

West Midlands Metals
 11-12 The Arches Lawden Rd,
Birmingham, B10 0AB

Telephone:
0121 7980896

Email:
info@westmidlandsmetals.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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