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How much is a copper tank worth for scrap?
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?
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"Between 60/90.00 scrap value depending on cylinder, wouldn't be no point in selling to be honest"
Answered on 6th May 2026 - Member since May 2023 -
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"We pay around £40 . And we pay cash upon collection ."
Answered on 6th May 2026 - Member since Dec 2022 -
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"Not alot classed as dirty as full of lime scale so not worth a lot"
Answered on 6th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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"Small (80–100L): ~20–30 kg → £80–£150
Medium (120–150L): ~30–50 kg → £120–£250
Large (180L+): 50 kg+ → £200–£300+"
Medium (120–150L): ~30–50 kg → £120–£250
Large (180L+): 50 kg+ → £200–£300+"
Answered on 6th May 2026 - Member since Jun 2024 -
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