Price guide reviewed 15 May 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 should be discussed as separate categories. 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 should be discussed as separate categories. The table gives a public guide, then the sections below explain the material categories that make this page different from other price pages.

Material / gradeIndicative public benchmarkPricing note
Aluminium extrusionA$2.30-$2.90/kgClean extrusion, frames and profiles without steel attachments.
Aluminium domesticA$1.60-$1.80/kgMixed household aluminium, sheet and light domestic material.
Mag wheelsA$2.80-$3.10/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 to Use This Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide Guide

The page is built for quick decisions before visiting the Green Fields yard. Use it to identify the likely grade, prepare the material and understand what the team checks in store.

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 Final Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide?

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

EntityAttributeValue
aluminiumGradeAluminium extrusion, Domestic aluminium, Cast aluminium and mag wheels
aluminiumCleanlinessDry, sorted material with fewer attachments is faster to assess and usually clearer to grade.
aluminiumWeightFinal payment depends on the confirmed in-store weight after the material is checked.
aluminiumMarket movementPublic benchmark ranges can move with copper, aluminium, lead, steel, currency and local yard demand.
aluminiumContaminationSteel, 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.

Get a Quote for Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide

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

What Helps Improve Aluminium 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.

Aluminium 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.
Aluminium 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.
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.

EntityAttributeValue
aluminiumWindow frame loadRubber, glass, screws and steel affect the final grade.
aluminiumDomestic aluminium bagLight mixed pieces are assessed as a different category.
aluminiumMag wheel setClean alloy wheels normally grade clearer than wheels with tyres.
Public references

How These Guide Ranges Were Prepared

These pages use public Adelaide and Australian scrap market references as decision support. SA Copper Scraps still confirms its own current in-store price after inspection.

ReferenceHow it is used on this page
Recycling Depot AdelaideLocal Adelaide public table showing common copper, brass, aluminium, lead, steel and battery benchmarks; visible update note says 22 April 2026.
Scrap Trade AustraliaAustralian indicative metal price guide showing prices as of 5 May 2026.
Scrap Trade Adelaide guideAdelaide-focused grade and pricing guidance crawled in May 2026.
Scrap Metal Prices AustraliaAdditional Australian grade ranges used only as supporting context for public benchmark language.
Publishing note: Keep the public ranges as indicative guidance. Do not present them as guaranteed prices because scrap markets and material grades change.
Related links

Relevant Price and Service Pages

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.

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 should be discussed as separate categories. Public May 2026 benchmarks start around A$2.30-$2.90/kg, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.

Which aluminium categories should I separate?

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 May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.

What can lower the final price?

aluminium can be reduced 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 is the clearest next step for Aluminium Scrap Price Adelaide?

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.

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