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Scrap Metal Prices in the UK from December 2025: What to Expect

Scrap metal prices in the UK have seen notable shifts heading into December 2025, influenced by global demand, supply chain changes, and commodity markets. For households clearing garages or businesses managing waste in areas like Manchester or Birmingham, current rates offer opportunities to turn metal into cash. Metal recycling prices vary by type—copper, aluminium, steel—and location, with yards paying per tonne or kilogram. This guide covers typical prices for common metals, factors driving changes, and tips for getting quotes, based on industry data from the British Metals Recycling Association and market trackers.