As two of the most popular types of metal, copper and brass usually fetch good prices with scrap dealers. But are these scrap metal prices related? If demand for copper goes up, will brass prices increase too? In this article we look at what affects the price of copper and [...]

Do you have a load of old cables lying around? Selling them to a scrap metal recycling centre is a quick and easy way to make money. Copper wires are key constituents of cabling, and non-ferrous metals like copper are always in high demand. What types of metal are in [...]

Copper is one of the most heavily used metals in the world because of its versatility, malleability and high conductivity. As it is used so frequently, it is one of the most recycled metals globally. Everyone needs copper, and there is plenty of it coming up for scrap. In this [...]

If you are a tradesperson of any kind, or work in construction or engineering, chances are that you will have large amounts of scrap metal lying around. This could be old equipment, disused parts, dead batteries, cable or components. You could turn this scrap into good money quite easily by [...]

Here at ASM Metal Recycling, we can help you get a competitive industry price for your scrap metal. As well as being able to receive your scrap at our yards, we also offer a collection service for businesses with large amounts of metal. There are a few things you can [...]

Scrap metal prices can vary wildly over days, weeks, months and years. In this article we look at how prices have changed over the past decade. There have been numerous shocks to the scrap metal market since 2012 – notably Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. But [...]

Scrap car recycling is booming. It’s a professional, heavily regulated industry that plays a key role in the UK’s drive to environmental sustainability. The scrap car recycling company CarTakeBack recently reported that in 2021, scrap car prices reached record highs in the UK. The average price in December was £266, [...]

Each year it’s estimated that the UK uses around 600 million aerosol cans, amounting to more than ten cans per person. Most aerosol cans (60%) are made using tin-plated steel, while the remaining 40% use high-grade aluminium, making them a highly recyclable product. Despite their recyclable properties, many people are [...]

Scrap metal should always be handled with care during the recycling process, regardless of whether it appears to be dangerous or not. If you are ever unsure of what to do, call an expert. Typically, most household scrap metal items are not hazardous, and you’ll be able to follow standard [...]

Almost all metals can be recycled into new high-quality metals, as their properties are not diminished during the recycling process. Environmentally, metal recycling has many perks, as fewer raw materials need to be extracted which reduces carbon emissions, and financial reward as many companies will buy and recycle your unwanted [...]