How much is a copper tank worth for scrap?

Question

We're replacing our old copper hot water cylinder with a modern unvented unit. The old copper tank is coming out so is it worth selling for scrap and if so what's a rough price?

Gavin · Accepted Answer

Between 60/90.00 scrap value depending on cylinder, wouldn't be no point in selling to be honest

Eli · Answer

We pay around £40 . And we pay cash upon collection .

Alex · Answer

Depends on the size but you need to register at the scrap yard ect put in your car normally full of old limescale ect for between %30 and £80 .also of your hiring someone to do this we quite often factor in the scrap as part of the job example will need £40 in pipe and £20 in fittings the cylinder will cover that 
Plumber will obviously not say no when you say can you leave it but can be a bit annoyed just a tip from experience.

Ricky · Answer

Not alot classed as dirty as full of lime scale so not worth a lot

Krzysztof · Answer

Small (80–100L): ~20–30 kg → £80–£150
Medium (120–150L): ~30–50 kg → £120–£250
Large (180L+): 50 kg+ → £200–£300+

Reece · Answer

£60 to £80 depending on the grade and size of copper cylinder.

Steven · Answer

£60 upwards I would say, worth ringing around scrap yards see what prices are or look online for copper value. Prices vary depending on how clean the copper is as well.

Roy · Answer

between £4 and £7 a kg, roughly  £36 to £48 for the smallest one

Petr · Answer

The rough price would be around £35 when taking to scrap yard.

Dashamir · Answer

Yes — old copper hot water cylinders are usually worth scrapping, and they can often bring in a decent amount depending on size, weight, and how clean they are.

* Current UK scrap prices for copper tanks/cylinders are roughly £4–£6.50 per kg, depending on region and condition.

How much is a copper tank worth for scrap?

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