Price guide reviewed 12 May 2026

Copper Scrap Price Adelaide – Bright Copper, Copper Pipe and PVC Wire

Current public benchmarks help you estimate value before visiting the yard. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.

Current market guide

How much is scrap copper worth in Adelaide?

Use this page as a decision guide before bringing scrap to SA Copper Scraps. Rates below combine current public Adelaide and Australian market benchmarks, then explain what affects the final in-store price.

Material / gradeIndicative public benchmarkPricing note
Copper Bright & ShinyA$13.50-$14.00/kgClean bright copper benchmark from May 2026 public Adelaide/Australia data.
Copper #1 / clean pipeA$13.00-$13.75/kgClean copper pipe, busbar and heavier copper without solder or contamination.
Copper PVC wireA$4.50-$5.15/kgInsulated copper wire varies by copper recovery and plastic content.
Important: Published scrap rates are indicative only. Contamination, mixed metals, steel attachments, moisture, plastic, paint, quantity and current market movement can change the final price.
Scrap value guide

What Helps Improve Copper Scrap Price Adelaide?

Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.

Copper Scrap Price Adelaide sorted scrap metal in Adelaide
Sort before visitingSeparating copper, brass, aluminium, lead, batteries and steel makes grading faster.
Clean copper and non-ferrous scrap for better pricing
Cleaner material grades betterRemove obvious steel, plastic, rubber or mixed attachments where practical.
Copper Scrap Price Adelaide in-store weighing and grading
Final price after gradingBring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107; final payment follows inspection and weighing.
Entity attributes

What Affects Copper Scrap Price Adelaide?

EntityAttributeValue
Scrap priceMetal gradeClean, separated and higher-purity material generally pays more.
Scrap priceWeightPayment is usually based on actual weight after grading.
Scrap priceContaminationSteel, plastic, paint, rubber, oil and mixed material can reduce the rate.
Scrap priceMarket dateGuide reviewed 12 May 2026; current yard price may differ.
Customer actionBefore visitingSeparate material, call for guidance and bring ID where needed.
FAQs

Copper Scrap Price Adelaide FAQs

How much is scrap copper worth in Adelaide?

Public May 2026 benchmarks put copper around A$13.50-$14.00/kg, but actual yard payment depends on grade, cleanliness, weight and current market rates.

Are these guaranteed SA Copper Scraps prices?

No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.

Why do scrap prices change?

Scrap prices move with global commodity markets, local yard demand, freight costs, exchange rates, grade, contamination and the amount of clean recoverable metal.

How do I get the best price?

Separate materials before arrival, remove obvious non-metal attachments where practical, keep copper and brass clean, and avoid mixing higher-value scrap with steel or rubbish.

Can I call before visiting?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.

Where do I bring scrap metal?

Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.

Do I need ID?

Bring valid identification and any ownership details that may be relevant, especially for batteries, catalytic converters, commercial material or higher-value loads.

Do you buy small loads?

Yes. Small and large loads can be assessed. Higher-value metals like copper, brass, batteries and cable can still be worthwhile in smaller quantities.

Want the Current In-Store Price?

Call SA Copper Scraps before visiting or bring your scrap to the yard for grading, certified weighing and payment.