Price guide reviewed 25 September 2026

Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide – Extrusion, Domestic Aluminium and Mags

Aluminium pricing is sensitive to alloy type and attachments. Window frames, extrusion, domestic aluminium, cast parts and mag wheels are each graded separately. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.

Current market guide

How much is scrap aluminium worth in Adelaide?

Aluminium pricing is sensitive to alloy type and attachments. Window frames, extrusion, domestic aluminium, cast parts and mag wheels are each graded separately. The table shows typical rates; the sections below explain how each grade is identified and what lifts or lowers the price.

Material / gradeIndicative public benchmarkPricing note
Aluminium extrusionA$2.50-$3.50/kgClean extrusion, frames and profiles without steel attachments.
Aluminium domesticA$1.50-$2.50/kgMixed household aluminium, sheet and light domestic material.
Mag wheelsA$2.50-$3.00/kgClean alloy wheels; tyres and steel attachments reduce value.
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.
Pricing process

How We Price Aluminium: Four Steps

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.

1

Compare the public guide

Use the table as a starting point, not as a guaranteed payout.

2

Sort the material

Keep aluminium separate from steel, rubbish and unrelated metals where practical.

3

Call or visit

Call 08 7225 9998 for current guidance, then bring material to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107.

4

Grade, weigh and pay

Final value is confirmed in store after inspection, grade confirmation and weighing.

Value factors

What Changes the Price Paid for Aluminium?

Two loads with the same material name can pay differently because grades, attachments and recoverable metal content are different.

What we checkWhat it means for your price
GradeAluminium extrusion, Domestic aluminium, Cast aluminium and mag wheels
CleanlinessDry, sorted material with fewer attachments is faster to assess and usually clearer to grade.
WeightFinal payment depends on the confirmed in-store weight after the material is checked.
Market movementPublic benchmark ranges can move with copper, aluminium, lead, steel, currency and local yard demand.
ContaminationSteel, plastic, rubber, oil, paint, moisture, mixed rubbish and unsafe handling can reduce value.
Material categories

Aluminium Grades and Common Examples

Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.

Aluminium extrusion

Window frames, profiles and channels usually grade better when screws, rubber and steel are removed.

Domestic aluminium

Sheet, pans, light trims and household pieces are assessed differently from extrusion.

Cast aluminium and mag wheels

Heavier cast parts and clean alloy wheels may sit in their own value category.

Want a Price on Your Aluminium?

Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.

Scrap value guide

How to Get a Better Price for Aluminium

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.

Sorted scrap metal ready for grading at the SA Copper Scraps yard in Green Fields
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.
Scrap metal being graded and weighed in store at Green Fields
Final price after gradingBring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107; final payment follows inspection and weighing.
Preparation

Aluminium Sorting Tips

Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.

Checklist

  • Keep extrusion separate from domestic sheet.
  • Remove steel screws, rubber seals and plastic strips where practical.
  • Do not mix stainless steel with aluminium.
  • Separate clean mag wheels from wheels with tyres or steel attachments.
Load examples

Aluminium Price Factors

These examples show why the final price is confirmed only after the material is seen and weighed.

What we checkWhat it means for your price
Window frame loadRubber, glass, screws and steel affect the final grade.
Domestic aluminium bagLight mixed pieces are assessed as a different category.
Mag wheel setClean alloy wheels normally grade clearer than wheels with tyres.
About these prices

How We Set These Guide Ranges

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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FAQs

Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide FAQs

How much is scrap aluminium worth in Adelaide?

Aluminium pricing is sensitive to alloy type and attachments. Window frames, extrusion, domestic aluminium, cast parts and mag wheels are each graded separately. Public September 2026 benchmarks start around A$2.50-$3.50/kg, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.

Which types of aluminium should I keep apart?

Aluminium extrusion, Domestic aluminium, Cast aluminium and mag wheels are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.

How should I prepare aluminium?

Keep extrusion separate from domestic sheet. Remove steel screws, rubber seals and plastic strips where practical. Do not mix stainless steel with aluminium. Separate clean mag wheels from wheels with tyres or steel attachments.

Are these guaranteed SA Copper Scraps prices?

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

What can lower the final price?

The price for aluminium can be lowered by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.

How does SA Copper Scraps confirm the final price?

The team checks the material type, separates the grade where needed, weighs the accepted material and confirms the current in-store rate before payment.

Should I separate scrap before visiting?

Yes. Separating aluminium from steel, rubbish, plastic, rubber and other metals makes the assessment clearer and helps avoid mixed-load pricing.

Why can another website show a different price?

Public scrap guides use different update times, grade assumptions and market references. Treat online figures as guidance only until the yard checks the exact material.

Can trade or business quantities be assessed?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, estimated quantity and condition so the team can give practical guidance before you bring the load to Green Fields.

Can I call before visiting?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade 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.

What should I do before bringing aluminium in?

Sort your aluminium using the checklist above, call 08 7225 9998 for today’s rate, then bring it to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields.

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We buy aluminium from customers right across Adelaide at our Green Fields yard.

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