How should you recycle scrap metal in 2026
For craftsmen, demolition firms and private individuals, the most important question is always the same: What is the scrap worth today? When you search for scrap prices per kg You often encounter a tight market and almost no company publishes scrap prices publicly - but Skrotify does! At the same time, a correct scrap price is still not worth much more than a figure if the sorting is not correct. Here we go through what you need to know to sort and dot the scrap class for maximum profit when recycling via Skrotify.
Scrap metal yielding the best yield right now
The price of metal is governed by the world market price and the purity of the material. Here are the fractions you should keep an extra eye on:
1. Copper — The Industry's “Red Gold”
Copper is undoubtedly the king of the scrap yard. But there are big price differences depending on the classification. And there is a doldis, far from the copper that you would quickly earn considerably more on if you get your hands on volume!
- CU - Millberry: Pure, shiny copper wire that offers the absolute highest price.
- CU - Second: Pipes and plates. The price drops a few cents here.
- CU - Electrolyte: Very high purity, at the same time can be difficult to classify without proper knowledge and experience
- CU - Granules: Here we class from 1-3 where 1 is of the purest form. Grade 1 granules shall be 97-99% pure and free of plastic residues.
- Sales Strategy: By scaling your electrical cables, you can often double the value per kilogram.
2. Brass — The Heavy Contender
Brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) is often an overlooked winning machine. Since the material is heavy, it quickly pulls away on the scales. You'll find it mainly in plumbing parts, faucets, and some auto parts. Sell brass is often very profitable if you separate it from stainless steel. Skrotify hints that larger volume brass and hidden scrap bearings can be found in marine environments where some alloys offer higher compensation than “regular” brass.
3. Carbide — The Industrial Winner
For workshops and industry carbide and turning inserts worth considerably more per kilogram than both copper and brass. The content of tungsten makes this a critical raw material. Mixing carbide with ordinary scrap iron is a costly mistake that many unfortunately make when knowledge is lacking. Skrotify pays a high price for carbide and offers insured pickup throughout Sweden.
4. Aluminium — The Importance of Volume
Aluminum has a lower price per kilogram but is often found in large quantities. Rims, profiles and radiators are sought after. Here, cleanliness is crucial; iron-free aluminum profiles provide significantly better pay than mixed waste.
Why does the scrap price per kg fluctuate?
It's not chance that determines what you get in your wallet. Three factors dominate the 2026 development:
- Commodity market: The world market price of raw materials forms the basis for how all metal trades are priced globally.
- Currency impact (USD/SEK): Since metals are traded in dollars, a weak krona causes the Swedish scrap price to rise, even if the world market price is stable.
- Demand for recycled materials: In line with tougher environmental requirements, the demand for circular metals increases, pushing up the prices of well-sorted scrap.
Strategy: Sell at the right time with Skrotify
Picking the right day for sales has historically been difficult. Med Skrotify Portal we digitize the process to give you full transparency.
- Real-time data: Follow how copper, brass and aluminium prices are moving every day with update at 9am
- Maximum compensation: By seeing exactly what different fractions give, you can determine whether it is worth spending extra time on sorting.
- Agile logistics: Book a pickup directly in the app when the price is highest.
Do you want to know today's value? On the Skrotify Portal you will always see up-to-date prices based on the world market and the dollar exchange rate.
See today's scrap prices and book pickup here: www.portal.krotify.se
