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Stainless pays well above ordinary steel because of its nickel and chromium, and clean 304 and 316 pay the most. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
Stainless is priced by grade: clean 304 and 316 pay the most, magnetic and mixed stainless less. The table shows typical rates; the sections below explain how each grade is identified and what lifts or lowers the price.
| Material / grade | Indicative guide | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless 304 / 316 (clean) | A$1.00-$1.80/kg | Non-magnetic sinks, benches, sheet, pipe and kitchen equipment with nothing attached. |
| Magnetic stainless (400-series) | Assessed in store | Lower nickel content, so it pays less than 304 and 316. |
| Stainless with attachments | Assessed in store | Steel brackets, timber or plastic still fixed on lower the grade until removed. |
Four steps from this guide to getting paid: identify your grade, prepare the load, and bring it to Green Fields, where we check, weigh and pay in the same visit.
Use the table as a starting point, not as a guaranteed payout.
Keep non-magnetic 304 and 316 apart from magnetic stainless, steel and aluminium.
Call 08 7225 9998 for current guidance, then bring it to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107.
Final value is confirmed in store after grading and weighing, and paid by bank transfer.
Two loads of “stainless” can pay very differently because the grade and what is attached to it differ.
| What we check | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| Grade | 316 pays more than 304, and both pay more than magnetic 400-series stainless. |
| Attachments | Steel brackets, screws, timber and plastic are removed or the grade is adjusted. |
| Mixed metals | Stainless mixed with aluminium or steel takes longer to grade and can be paid lower. |
| Weight | Final payment depends on the confirmed in-store weight after the material is checked. |
| Market movement | Stainless follows the nickel market, so guide ranges move over time. |
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
The most common grade: kitchen and laundry sinks, benches, catering equipment and most sheet. Non-magnetic.
Marine, chemical and food-processing grade: boat fittings, tanks and pipe. Non-magnetic and worth the most.
400-series stainless found in some cutlery, exhaust parts and appliance trims. Pays less.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
Three things make most of the difference to what you are paid: how well the load is sorted, how clean it is, and an accurate weigh in front of you.
A magnet and a few minutes of stripping make the biggest difference to a stainless load.
These examples show why the final price is confirmed only after the material is seen and weighed.
| Load | What it means for your price |
|---|---|
| Commercial kitchen strip-out | Usually 304; benches with timber or steel frames are stripped or graded down. |
| Fabrication offcuts | Clean, single-grade sheet and bar is the easiest stainless to grade well. |
| Household sinks and BBQs | Often 304 with taps, plastic or steel parts attached. |
We review these ranges against the global metal markets and current Adelaide trade prices at least once a month, and sooner when the market moves sharply. They tell you whether a load is worth bringing in. Your actual price is confirmed at our Green Fields yard once your metal is graded and weighed in front of you. For today’s rate, call 08 7225 9998.
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Clean 304 and 316 stainless sits around A$1.00-$1.80/kg on October 2026 Adelaide benchmarks. Magnetic 400-series stainless and stainless with steel, timber or plastic attached are assessed in store, and the final amount is set by grading and weighing.
316 contains molybdenum as well as nickel and chromium, which makes it more valuable to remelt. Both 304 and 316 pay more than magnetic stainless grades because of their nickel content.
Use a magnet. Most 304 and 316 is non-magnetic or only very slightly magnetic. If a magnet sticks firmly, it is usually a lower-nickel 400-series stainless or ordinary steel.
Yes, much more per kilo. Ordinary steel is priced per tonne at a fraction of the stainless rate, so keep stainless out of your steel pile. See the steel scrap price guide for comparison.
No. These are indicative guide ranges reviewed in October 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after your stainless is checked, graded and weighed in store.
Steel brackets and screws, timber benchtops, plastic feet, rubber, oil, liquids left in tanks, and stainless mixed with magnetic grades or aluminium.
To 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. We are open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday 7:30am to 2:00pm, with no booking needed. Bring photo ID and your bank details.
Fabricators, kitchen fitters and households bring stainless to our Green Fields yard from across the north and west.
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Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
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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