Stainless Steel

£0.50/kg

West Midlands Metals Fully Licensed and Insured

We Buy Stainless Steel

Premium prices for stainless steel scrap. 304, 316, all grades. Sinks, worktops, fabrication, industrial. Expert grading, same-day payment. Birmingham's stainless steel specialists since 1964.

CHROMIUM

10-30%

MAGNETIC

VARIES

GRADE

ALL

VALUE

HIGH

Whats is Stainless Steel

Corrosion-resistant steel alloy containing chromium. Multiple grades with varying properties and values. Widely used in commercial and industrial applications.

Stainless Steel Grades

  • 316 Stainless (Marine) - Premium
  • 304 Stainless (18/8) - High
  • Clean Stainless - Good
  • Mixed Stainless - Standard
  • Contaminated Stainless - Reduced
  • Magnetic Stainless - Lower

Key Properties

  • Corrosion resistant
  • Contains chromium
  • Various grades available
  • 304 & 316 common
  • Non-magnetic (usually)
  • High scrap value
  • 100% recyclable
  • Durable material

Types of Stainless Steel We Buy

We buy all grades and forms of stainless steel from commercial, industrial, and domestic sources across the Midlands.

SINKS & WORKTOPS

Stainless steel kitchen sinks, commercial sinks, worktops, splashbacks. Most common domestic and commercial stainless.

  • Kitchen sinks
  • Commercial catering sinks
  • Worktops & counters
  • Splashbacks

CATERING EQUIPMENT

Commercial kitchen equipment. Prep tables, shelving, trolleys, food service equipment. Usually 304 grade stainless.

  • Prep tables
  • Catering shelving
  • Trolleys & racks
  • Kitchen equipment

INDUSTRIAL STAINLESS

Industrial equipment and components. Tanks, vessels, pipework, fabricated items. Various grades including 316.

  • Storage tanks
  • Process equipment
  • Industrial pipework
  • Fabricated items

SHEET & PLATE

Flat stainless steel sheet and plate. Fabrication offcuts, cladding, architectural stainless. Clean material preferred.

  • Fabrication offcuts
  • Stainless sheet
  • Plate material
  • Cladding panels

FABRICATION SCRAP

Workshop stainless steel waste. Offcuts, turnings, swarf, fabrication remnants. Mixed grades and forms acceptable.

  • Workshop offcuts
  • Machining swarf
  • Turnings & borings
  • Fabrication waste

MIXED STAINLESS SCRAP

General stainless steel scrap. Various items, grades, and forms. Household, commercial, industrial stainless.

  • Mixed items
  • Various grades
  • General scrap
  • Clearance lots

Stainless Steel Pricing

Understanding these factors helps you know what to expect for your stainless steel scrap.

GRADE IDENTIFICATION

316 (marine grade) commands premium over 304. Confirmed grades receive best pricing. Unknown grades priced conservatively until identified. Magnet test helps identify types.

CLEANLINESS

Clean stainless with minimal contamination receives premium rates. Heavy attachments (steel, plastic, rubber) reduce value. Remove obvious non-stainless parts if easily separated.

FORM & CONDITION

Solid items (sinks, sheet) pay well. Turnings and swarf acceptable but lower rates. Mixed forms standard pricing. Burnt or damaged stainless may receive reduced rates.

MARKET CONDITIONS

Stainless prices fluctuate based on nickel and chromium markets. Premium grades (316) track nickel prices closely. Our pricing reflects current market conditions.

Dry Bright Wire
£7.80/kg
Clean Copper Tube
£7.60/kg
Heavy Copper Tube 98%
£7.10/kg
Braizery
£6.30/kg
Brass
£4.00/kg
Gun Metal
£4.70/kg
High Grade Cable
£3.80/kg
Household Cable
£2.50/kg
Low Grade Cable / SWA
£1.45/kg
Lead
£1.15/kg
H9 Aluminium Section
£1.30/kg
Alloy Wheels
£1.30/kg
Aluminium Cutts
£1.10/kg
Old Rolled Alum
£0.80/kg
Batteries
£0.30/kg
316 Stainless Steel
£1.20/kg

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Ready to sell your Stainless Steel

Premium pricing for all stainless grades. Expert identification, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's stainless steel scrap specialists since 1964.

Best Prices paid for Stainless Steel Scrap

CONVENIENCE

No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.

TOP PRICES

Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.

FULLY LICENSED

Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.

SAME DAY PAYMENT

Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.