Prices from a London-area yard (Simvic, Chertsey), not a UK average.
Clean mixed HE9 price today
£1.40per kg
Clean mixed HE9
Yard price, verified . Final price depends on grade, condition and weight.
Pricier special grades on this page include Ali/Cu radiators at £3.20 – £3.50 per kg.
Aluminium · Surrey & London
Aluminium (Aluminum) Scrap Price per kg — £1.00–£1.40 (25 Oct)
Clean mixed HE9 is £1.00–£1.40 per kg (£1,000–£1,400 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026.
Aluminium, spelled aluminum in the US, is light, so it takes a lot of it to reach a meaningful weight — but it is plentiful in window frames, car parts, cookware, ladders and drinks cans. Grading matters because alloys and coatings vary widely.
Clean extrusion such as window profile is generally valued above cast aluminium, which is valued above painted sheet and cans. Steel inserts, glass, rubber seals and plastic thermal breaks are the most common reasons for deductions.
Compare with our full scrap metal price list, or check stainless steel prices and copper prices. Work out what your load is worth with the scrap metal price calculator, see our scrap metal prices for London, or request an aluminium quote.
Aluminium prices
Prices verified
| Metal / grade | £ per kg |
|---|---|
Ali/Cu radiators FreshVerified | £3.20 – £3.50 per kg |
Clean mixed HE9 FreshVerified | £1.00 – £1.40 per kg |
Aluminium wheels FreshVerified | £1.00 – £1.30 per kg |
Old rolled aluminium FreshVerified | £0.80 – £1.10 per kg |
Irony aluminium FreshVerified | £0.20 – £0.25 per kg |
Final price depends on the grade, condition and weight of your metal. Price badges: green under 4 days old, amber 4–14 days, grey older.
Aluminum scrap price per kg
Clean mixed HE9 is £1.00–£1.40 per kg (£1,000–£1,400 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026. Both spellings refer to the same metal; this headline rate is specifically for clean mixed HE9. Aluminium wheels and old rolled aluminium have separate rows, while an unpriced casting cannot be assigned the HE9 rate. Keep extruded profiles separate and remove accessible glass, rubber, plastic and steel attachments safely. The special aluminium/copper radiator grade is not the headline price for ordinary aluminium.
Aluminium grades and materials
Materials on our confirmed buying list. Acceptance and grading depend on condition; contact us about attachments, contamination or unusual items.
- Ali/Cu radiators
- Clean mixed HE9
- Aluminium wheels
- Old rolled aluminium
- Irony aluminium
- Clean mixed HE9
- Clean HE9 aluminium extrusion.
- Cast aluminiumNo price listed
- Engine parts, gearbox casings and other castings, free of steel and oil.
- Old rolled aluminium
- Old rolled aluminium, max 2% contamination, free from attachments, cans and Ali rads.
- Ali/Cu radiators
- Aluminium/copper radiators, free from attachments and iron.
- Aluminium wheels
- Alloy wheels free from valves, tyres and weights.
- Irony aluminium
- Aluminium with 30–35% iron attached.
How to identify aluminium
- Aluminium is silver-grey, light for its size and non-magnetic.
- Extrusions are long profiles with a constant cross-section, such as window and door frames.
- Cast aluminium is grainy and thicker, typical of engine blocks, gearbox casings and alloy wheels.
- Cans are thin and may be coated or painted.
Preparation and contamination
- Remove glass, rubber gaskets, steel screws and plastic thermal breaks from window frames.
- Drain oil from cast parts and remove steel bolts and inserts.
- Keep cans empty and dry; crushing saves space.
- Separate alloy wheels, as some yards price them on their own.
What affects the price
- Alloy family: extrusions, castings and wrought sheet are melted into different products.
- Contamination from steel, plastic, paint and oil.
- Global aluminium market reference prices.
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Estimated value = weight in kg × price per kg. For a price range we show both the low and high value.
Aluminium price FAQs
Is the aluminum scrap price different from aluminium?
No. These are two spellings for the same metal, not separate buying grades. Clean mixed HE9 is £1.00–£1.40 per kg (£1,000–£1,400 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026. Other aluminium grades have their own listed rates.
How much is scrap aluminium worth per kg today?
The headline aluminium grade, Clean mixed HE9, is up to £1.40 per kg at Simvic in Chertsey (verified 25 Oct 2026). Lower grades and contaminated material pay less; confirm before travelling.
Are aluminium window frames worth scrapping?
Yes, but expect a lower ‘dirty’ rate if glass, rubber and plastic thermal breaks are left in. Stripping them out can move the frames into a clean extrusion grade.
Why are cans priced lower than other aluminium?
Cans are very thin, coated and lacquered, and often contain liquid or debris, which reduces recoverable metal.
Will a London scrap yard pay me in cash?
No. Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, licensed dealers in England and Wales cannot pay for scrap metal in cash. Expect a bank transfer or cheque, and bring photo ID and proof of address, which dealers are required to record.