Your Local Metal Merchants
AR Metal Recycling is a scrap metal merchant based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. We offer fast and reliable metal recycling services both locally and nationwide to commercial/industrial as well as domestic customers. We pay competitive prices for all grades of ferrous and non ferrous metal.

Get Paid For Your Scrap Metal Today!
Here at AR Metal Recycling we offer competitive pricing for all grades of ferrous and non ferrous metals, you can get paid the very same day by either bank transfer, cheque or PayPal.
Scrap/End Of Life Vehicles
We take vehicles in any condition whether it is a write off or non runners, We collect the same day and even do all the paperwork for you. So whether its failed its mot or just unwanted call us, we are a registered company with a Waste carriers & Scrap metal license. For more information call us with make, model, condition, registration and wheel (steel or alloy) and we'll give you a quote.


Collection Services
Need a regular collection or maybe just a one off? We offer a range of reliable and free collection services, that includes small wheeled bins for indoor storage, large roll on/roll off bins for outdoor storage as well as wait and load caged vehicles. However you need it to be collected, we've got you covered. They can be collected regularly or upon request, waste transfer note provided upon sale completion.
How Can I Get The Best Value For My Scrap Metal?
Not sure what your metals worth? Not sure what grades of metal you have? Well never fear with our grading consultation service, we can help you sort your metal into the correct grade for maximum value. Speak with one our friendly advisors to book an appointment for an expert member of our team to visit you and grade your metal correctly.


Weigh & Pay
You weigh & we pay. Bring your metal down to us, once it has been weighed (on our Trade Approved weighing system) and graded, you will get a same day instant payment. Our staff look forward to hearing from you!
Scrap Metal Prices
Grade | Price Per Tonne | Example |
Copper Bright Wire | £3600 - £4600 | Clean copper cable without PVC or any casing |
Heavy Copper | £3000 - £3800 | Clean copper without any fittings |
Braziery Copper | £2600 - £3600 | Copper pipe with brass fittings |
Brass | £2100 - £3000 | Plumbing/gas fittings, taps and door handles |
Household Cable | £1000 - £1500 | Twin and Earth, home electrical cables, data cables |
Low Grade Cable | £500 - £850 | Steel armoured Cables |
Lead | £900 - £1200 | Old water pipe, roofing lead |
Batteries | £300 - £600 | Vehicle batteries, Lead Acid Batteries |
Aluminum | £350 - £900 | Ladders, window/ door frames |
Alloy Wheels | £750 - £1000 | Vehicle wheels |
Stainless Steel | £500 - £800 | Catering/kitchen equipment and utensils, handrails |
Electric Motors | £200 - £400 | Copper coiled electric motors |
Light Iron | £60 - £100 | Household goods, thin gauged steel, appliances |
Heavy Iron | £80 - £130 | RSJ's, engine blocks, thick gauged steel |
Disclaimers
These prices are subject to change as the world market prices change day to day, so we match our prices accordingly whilst still offering you the best value for your metal. Minimum quantity required for iron purchases please call us on 02392 174114 for more information or the latest prices.
ID required for all metal purchases - No cash payments - Waste transfer note provided - Grading required before purchase.
For more information on the laws concerning metal and the purchase of metal check the link here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/10/enacted
For more information on the items we can and cannot take check the link here: www.ar-recycling.co.uk/faq
AR Metal Recycling Ltd is registered in England and Wales by Companies House as a Private Limited Company.
Company Number: 10975772
Registered Office Address: AR Metal Recycling Ltd, Unit 2C Shawcross Industrial Park, Ackworth Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5JP, UK.
Environment Agency Waste Carrier Upper Tier Registration Number: CBDU201294
T: 02392 174114 M: 07396 053386 E: info@armetal.co.uk W: www.armetal.co.uk