Scrap Metal Recycling in Adelaide: The Complete 2026 Guide to Prices, Grades and Getting…
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Copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless, cable, batteries and motors.
Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:00pm, Sat 7:30am–2:00pm. 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107.
SA Copper Scraps has been buying and recycling scrap metal for Adelaide households, tradespeople, manufacturers and farmers since 2020. We specialise in non-ferrous metals — copper, brass, aluminium and lead — alongside cable, batteries, motors, converters and full vehicle buying. Bring your load to the Green Fields yard and we weigh it on certified scales while you watch, show you every reading, and pay you before you leave. From a few kilograms of copper pipe to multi-tonne industrial loads, there are no hidden fees and nothing deducted from your payout.
To make scrap metal recycling straightforward and worthwhile for every household and business in South Australia. Every kilo recovered is a kilo that does not go to landfill.
That you always know exactly what you are being paid and why — transparent grading, certified weighing and immediate payment, every time.
Got an old car taking up space in your driveway, or a written-off ute or truck you no longer need? SA Copper Scraps buys vehicles of any make, model, age or condition, running or not. Call 08 7225 9998 with the make, model, year and a few photos for a quote, then drive or deliver the vehicle to our Green Fields yard.
We check ownership, confirm the offer and pay you before you leave. No auctions, no online listings and no waiting for a buyer. The same goes for scrap metal: every load is graded and weighed at 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields.
Your metal is weighed on calibrated digital scales at our yard, sorted by grade, with every reading visible to you. You receive an itemised offer before anything is loaded, and payment by cash or bank transfer the same visit.
We track live metal commodity markets daily, so our rates move with the market rather than lagging it. Every customer gets our best available rate up front — whether you are bringing in one bag of offcuts or a truckload. No haggling required.
Whether you are clearing a garage, an electrician with cable offcuts, or a business decommissioning a factory, we buy and recycle the full range of scrap metals. Choose your material below for grades, preparation notes and current price guidance.
From old plumbing pipes to electrical wire — we pay the best copper scrap price in Adelaide. Bring it in or book a free quote!
Whole air con units contain copper coils, aluminium fins, and compressors — we dismantle and pay for the full unit.
Taps, valves, fittings, or mixed brass — we assess and pay for all grades. Quick turnaround, instant payment.
Damaged, corroded, or unwanted mag wheels — we pay for aluminium alloy wheels of any size or condition.
Extrusions, cans, sheets, or cast aluminium — all grades accepted.
Old car or industrial radiators are valuable — aluminium fins with copper tubes command premium rates.
Old pipes, roof flashings, wheel weights and battery plates. We buy all forms of lead scrap and recycle it responsibly from our Green Fields yard.
Air-con compressors, fridge compressors, industrial units — we take them all and pay based on weight and metal content.
We accept both stripped and insulated copper cables. Great rates per kilo — ideal for electricians and contractors.
Catalytic converters contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium — we assess and pay top market rates on the spot.
Don't throw away your old car batteries — we'll pay you for them and ensure responsible recycling.
Broken or old electric motors are full of valuable copper windings. We pay good money for motors of all sizes.
Heavy prepared steel, light mixed steel, cast iron and general ferrous scrap — accepted alongside our non-ferrous grades. Sorting pays on larger loads.
With dozens of scrap dealers in South Australia, choosing the right one matters. Here’s what makes SA Copper Scraps the clear choice for homeowners, tradespeople, and businesses across Adelaide.
08 7225 9998
Paid Before You Leave
Cash or bank transfer the same visit — no invoicing, no 30-day terms, no waiting for a cheque.
You See The Scales
Every load is weighed on calibrated digital scales in front of you, sorted by grade, with an itemised offer before anything is loaded.
A Registered South Australian Business
ABN 53 643 157 019, operating from a fixed yard at 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields since 2020, with receipted transactions and public liability cover.
Plan your visit with a price guide for each material. Rates move with the metal markets, and your final price is confirmed at the yard after grading and weighing.
Mixed metals guide
Pipe, wire and copper grades
Taps, valves and fittings
Extrusion, sheet and cast
Sheet, flashing and weights
Ferrous scrap guide
Car and truck batteries
Stripped and insulated cable
Coils, compressors and cases
Starter motors and windings
Serial and type-based value
Fridge and air con compressors
Alloy wheel scrap guide
Aluminium and copper radiators
Start with the main guide
From a bag of copper offcuts to a shed full of mixed metal, bring it to the Green Fields yard and we will grade it, weigh it in front of you and pay you before you leave. No appointment needed during opening hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrap Metal Recycling in Adelaide
We buy all non-ferrous metals including copper (all grades), brass, aluminium (cans, extrusions, cast), lead (pipe, roof, battery plates), and stainless steel. We also purchase stripped and insulated copper cables, car batteries, electric motors, catalytic converters, air conditioning compressors, whole aircon units, aluminium-copper radiators, mag wheels, and more. If you're unsure whether we accept your material, just call us on 08 7225 9998 — we almost certainly do.
Copper prices change daily based on the London Metal Exchange (LME). The rate you'll receive depends on the grade of your copper — bare bright wire commands the highest price, followed by #1 copper, #2 copper, and insulated wire at the lower end. For the most current copper price in Adelaide, visit our Copper Scrap Price page or call us directly for an instant phone quote. We explain how every grade is priced before you sell.
Yes. All scrap metal and vehicles are delivered to our yard at 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Once you arrive we weigh, sort and grade everything in front of you and pay you before you leave, with no hidden fees.
When you arrive at our yard, we weigh you in on certified, calibrated digital scales. We sort and weigh each metal type separately in front of you — you see every reading on the screen. We then calculate your payout based on current market rates for each grade and make you a clear, itemised offer. If you're happy with the price, we load everything, and you receive payment immediately — no waiting, no invoicing.
Bring it to SA Copper Scraps at 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. We recycle copper, brass, aluminium, lead, stainless, steel, cable, batteries, motors, radiators, converters and aircon units — and unlike a tip or transfer station, we pay you for it rather than charging a disposal fee.
Prices move daily with global commodity markets and vary by grade and cleanliness. Current public benchmarks for every material are on our price guide pages, and the final figure is confirmed at the yard after your load is graded and weighed. Call 08 7225 9998 for the rate on the day.
It helps but it is not required. Mixed loads are accepted. Keeping copper, brass and aluminium separate from steel and general rubbish means a clearer grade and usually a better result, but nothing needs to be dismantled unsafely.
Yes. Steel and ferrous scrap is accepted alongside non-ferrous metals. Heavier prepared steel is worth more per tonne than light mixed steel, so sorting is worthwhile on larger loads. See the steel price guide for current benchmarks.
Bring photo ID. For automotive components including batteries and catalytic converters, evidence of ownership may also be required for a compliant transaction. This is standard practice and protects legitimate sellers.
Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday. No appointment needed during opening hours. For public holidays or unusual materials, call 08 7225 9998 before visiting.
Call our friendly team on (08) 7225 9998 — we're available Monday to Friday 7:30 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM–2 PM.
“Good service and excellent price. Keep going guys.”
“Friendly staff, easy access, great pieces.”
“Great staff and very welcoming, and best prices in the market.”
“Perfect for plumbers. Quick, great rates, no messing around.”
“Very good staff and very good pricing. Definitely recommend.”
“Very well priced and very good customer service like always.”
“Great price, friendly staff.”
Customers bring scrap metal to our Green Fields yard from all over Adelaide and regional South Australia. Choose your suburb for local directions, what people nearby bring in and answers to common questions.
suburb guides
regions covered
days a week
Our home turf around Green Fields, Salisbury and Elizabeth.
Port Adelaide and the City of Charles Sturt.
From Semaphore down the coast to Glenelg.
Happy Valley, the Onkaparinga coast and McLaren Vale.
Adelaide Hills towns and the Gawler area.
We buy scrap metal from anywhere in South Australia. If you can bring it to Green Fields, we will grade it, weigh it in front of you and pay the same visit.
No booking needed. Bring photo ID and we pay by cash or bank transfer once your metal is graded and weighed.
Practical guides on grading, preparing and pricing scrap metal in Adelaide.
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Clean bare bright copper is worth roughly A$15.00–$18.00 per kilogram…
SA Copper Scraps is a scrap metal buyer and recycler at Green Fields in Adelaide’s north. Bring copper, brass, aluminium, cable, batteries and more to our yard. Every grade is weighed in front of you and paid the same visit.
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