what is scrap metal used for

Scrap metal recycling plays a crucial role in today’s eco-conscious world by reducing landfill waste, conserving energy and lowering the environmental footprint associated with metal production. This blog will explore the many uses of scrap metal and highlight its benefits for both the environment and the economy.

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Copper wire

If you've checked out our scrap metal prices, you may have noticed that copper (and copper-based materials such as copper wire, brass and braziery) are right at the top of the list.

Copper wire in particular can command up to £4,500 per tonne!

So why exactly is copper so valuable?

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stack of scrap metal compressed into blocks - how are scrap metal prices determined

Scrap metal recycling plays a crucial role in mitigating pollution, conserving resources, minimising landfill waste, and safeguarding habitats from the impacts of mining. By recycling metals, we can actively preserve natural resources, diminish greenhouse gas emissions, and minimise energy consumption compared to the extraction and processing of virgin ore.

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what metals can be scrapped

There are lots of types of metal in the world, and the good news is, almost all of them can be scrapped and then recycled.

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 why recycle scrap metal

As society grows ever more eco-conscious, you may find yourself asking “why do we recycle metals?” There are so many reasons why recycling metal is beneficial, both to us and our environment. Here are 5 of the most common benefits...

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