Battery pricing is not a normal per-kilo metal page. Used lead-acid batteries are checked by type, condition, quantity and safe handling requirements. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
Battery pricing is not a normal per-kilo metal page. Used lead-acid batteries are checked by type, condition, quantity and safe handling requirements. The table gives a public guide, then the sections below explain the material categories that make this page different from other price pages.
| Material / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Car batteries | Around A$6 each | Public Adelaide benchmark for standard car batteries; bulk batteries assessed separately. |
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
Standard lead-acid vehicle batteries are usually the simplest category.
Larger units may be assessed by type, weight and quantity.
Leaking, cracked or swollen batteries need extra care and should be discussed first.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.



Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.
| Entity | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| car batteries | Single car battery | Usually checked quickly by type and condition. |
| car batteries | Bulk battery load | Quantity and safe handling affect assessment. |
| car batteries | Damaged battery | Safety condition matters before value is discussed. |
These links are kept focused on closely related material types so the page does not repeat the same internal-link block as every other price guide.
Battery pricing is not a normal per-kilo metal page. Used lead-acid batteries are checked by type, condition, quantity and safe handling requirements. Public May 2026 benchmarks start around Around A$6 each, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.
Car batteries, Truck and machinery batteries, Damaged batteries are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.
Keep batteries upright where possible. Avoid mixing damaged batteries with clean units. Do not drain battery fluid. Call first for larger or damaged battery loads.
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
car batteries can be reduced by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
Use the guide table, separate the material using the checklist on this page, then call or request a quote before visiting the Green Fields yard.
Customers compare scrap value from nearby suburbs before bringing material to the Green Fields yard.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.