Scrap Metal Hammersmith

The price depends on a number of factors. From the type of metal, through your location, the time of year, and the current market price, there are plenty of small elements that will influence the price you can expect for your scrap metal.

Copper is recognized as one of the most valuable and widely traded scrap metals. Its high demand, coupled with its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, contributes to its significant value in the scrap metal market. For more examples, see the article "Top 7 most valuable scrap metals".

The spring and summer months often see an increase in construction projects, infrastructure development and manufacturing activity, leading to higher demand for scrap metals. This increased demand can drive up scrap prices during these seasons. However, remember that scrap metal prices can fluctuate as they are influenced by many factors, including market demand and global economic conditions. It's best to monitor market trends and keep up with industry news. Feel free to consult with us to determine the best time to sell your scrap metal.

As a general rule, all ferrous metals, such as engineering grade carbon steels and other types of steel, can be recycled.

As with many other products, the price of scrap metal hinges on current supply and demand, as well as the cost of production.

Mining new metals from the Earth’s crust is a very invasive, costly, and time-consuming process. This, combined with the fact that metals are a finite resources, suggests that by recycling old metals, not only can everyone save a lot of money, but we can also waste less precious materials, resulting in more sustainable living all around.

A lot of scrap metal can be reused in construction, manufacturing, furniture, as well as in order to produce new, stronger metals. By properly disposing of your aluminium, copper, brass, steel, iron, etc., you can help create new metal objects at a lower cost.