Copper pipe and cable
Offcuts of plumbing pipe, cylinders, and household or trade cable.
Public & trade welcome
Sell your scrap metal
That pile of old metal may be worth more than you think.
Whether it’s leftover copper pipe, cable, brass fittings, aluminium, stainless steel or ordinary steel, bring it to Peterhead or Fraserburgh. We’ll weigh it, grade it and pay you by bank transfer.
What can I bring?
Common examples
These are the things people most often bring us. It is not a full list — if you have metal that is not shown here, it is still worth asking.
Brass taps and fittings
Old taps, valves, radiator fittings and door furniture.
Aluminium
Window frames, ladders, wheels, guttering and sheet offcuts.
Stainless steel
Sinks, worktops, catering equipment and tanks.
Steel and iron
Gates, radiators, machinery, tools, fencing and general heavy metal.
Larger domestic or trade metal items
Boilers, agricultural and croft metal, plant parts and site clearances.
Not sure what you have? Call your nearest yard before travelling and our team will help.
How it works
Four steps
Bring it in
Bring your scrap to our Peterhead or Fraserburgh yard.
Report to the office
Our team will check the required identification and payment details.
We weigh and grade it
Your metal will be weighed and its type and grade confirmed.
Get paid
Payment is made directly into your bank account by bank transfer.
What should I bring?
Before you travel
Selling ordinary scrap metal
- Photo identification — a driving licence or passport.
- Your bank details — payment is made by bank transfer, not cash.
These requirements come from Scottish scrap metal regulations, which we follow at both yards.
Bringing an end of life vehicle
Vehicles need more paperwork than ordinary scrap:
- V5 registration document or the MOT certificate.
- Photo ID plus a utility bill in your name.
- Your bank details so we can pay you.
What affects the value?
Pricing
The type of metal
Copper, brass, aluminium, stainless and steel are all worth different amounts.
Its grade and condition
Clean, separated metal is usually worth more than mixed or contaminated material.
Its weight
Everything is weighed on our weighbridge, so the price you get reflects the actual weight.
The current market price
Metal prices move with the world market, so they change regularly.
We do not publish fixed prices, because they move with the market. Call the yard you plan to visit and the team will give you current guidance for what you have.
Choose your yard
Peterhead & Fraserburgh
Peterhead
Dales Industrial Estate
Damhead Circle, PeterheadAberdeenshire, AB42 3GX- Mon – Fri
- 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 7:00am – 12:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Drive onto the weighbridge and report to the office before unloading.
Fraserburgh
Natdian Recycling Centre
91 Commerce Street, FraserburghAberdeenshire, AB43 9LG- Mon – Fri
- 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 7:00am – 12:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Drive onto the weighbridge and report to the office before unloading.
Frequently asked questions
Selling scrap
- Can members of the public sell scrap?
- Yes. Both yards are open to the public as well as to trade customers, six days a week.
- Is a small amount worth bringing?
- Small loads are welcome — a boot full of copper, brass or cable is worth bringing in. If you are unsure, call your nearest yard first.
- What identification do I need?
- Scottish scrap metal law requires photo identification, such as a driving licence or passport. Bring your bank details too, as payment is made by bank transfer.
- How will I be paid?
- Payment is made by bank transfer directly into your account, in line with Scottish scrap metal regulations. Cash payment is not available.
- Do scrap prices change?
- Yes. Metal prices follow the world market and change regularly, so call the yard for guidance on the day you plan to come in.
- What if I do not know what type of metal I have?
- That is completely normal. Call your nearest yard and describe what you have, or bring it in and the yard team will identify and grade it for you.
- Can I bring an old vehicle?
- Yes — cars and vans are de-polluted on site. Vehicles need extra paperwork, so see our end of life vehicle information first. End of life vehicle information