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Today's Trade Price Rates: UBCs - baled or densified, palletised and strapped: £650/tonne UBCs - Loose and Flattened/Whole: £600/tonne

Other Non-Ferrous Metals and WEEE

Problems caused by non-ferrous metals:

  • Copper, brass, bronze and other non-ferrous metals will contaminate can sheet alloy, even in extremely small amounts.
  • Stray objects can damage processing equipment, in particular in the shredding operation.

Many non-ferrous metals command a higher value when sold separately.

How to avoid contamination from non-ferrous metals:

For more advice on reducing contamination, see Quality Matters: Earn More From Your Deliveries.

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